Workshop Structure
Rio Tempisque, Costa Rica

I. Opening Session

II. WETMAAP Introduction

III. Pre-test: Wetland and interpretative techniques knowledge assessment quiz

IV. Materials introduction: Binders and supplies

V. Introductory Exercise
    A. “Finders Keepers,” San Jose, Costa Rica

VI. Basic concepts for understanding wetlands
    A. Functions and Values

VII. Map Use (Introduction to Scale and Area Measurement)
    A. Exercises:
        1. Site Location Skill 1, Element 1
        2. Scale of Map Skill 2, Element 1
        3. Area of Site Tech 1, Element 1
        4. Feature Identification Skill 1, Element 2

VIII. Manual GIS
    A. Exercises:
        1. Features Overlays Tech 2, Element 1

IX. Geographic Background
    A. Presentation: Rio Tempisque Basin

X. Field Trip: Walk to “The Rock”

XI. Field Trip: To the River

XII. Presentation: 2003 CARTA I Mission

XIII. Wetlands (Using Habitat Maps)
    A. Exercises:
        1. Classification of Habitats Skill 1, Element 3
        2. Comparison of Habitat Maps Skill 3, Element 1
        3. Evaluate Habitat Change Tech 3, Element 1
        4. Habitat Maps and Other Features Tech 2, Element 2
        5. Habitat Maps and Feature Overlays Skill 3, Element 2
        6. Cause and Effect Tech 4, Element 1
        7. Comparison of Aerial Photograph with Skill 1, Element 4
            Photographic Essay

XIV. MASTER Imagery
    A. Exercise
        1. Use of MASTER Images Skill 1, Element 26
        2. Determining Scale of 2003 Aerial Photo Skill 2, Element 2

XV. Website (www. wetmaap.org)
    A. Using and accessing the website

XVI. Summary
    A. Concepts, skills, and techniques

XVII. Post-test: Wetland and interpretative techniques knowledge assessment quiz

XVIII. Workshop evaluation

XIX. Closing Ceremony