ABOUT

Why are wetlands important?
Wetlands are protected by federal, state, and local laws. They provide flood control, water cleansing/filtration, and bird habitat. Any building projects in wetland areas are regulated by the Army Corps of Engineers.

What we do:
WCWT trains professionals to make wetland determinations and delineations. Our courses prepare professionals to complete required Army Corps of Engineers forms so that they may be submitted on behalf of clients.

Who is this course for?

Environmental consultants seeking to gain their basic wetland delineation training so they are field-ready.
Environmental scientists who have already received basic wetland delineation training, have field experience, and are seeking a refresher course.

What sets us apart:

WCWT focuses on wetlands found on the west coast -- in California and (coming soon) in Oregon, and Washington.
We provide a low student-to-teacher ratio. Average classes range between 5-8 students.
We offer courses in the same location several times per year to better fit the needs of professionals with busy schedules.
Our presentation format is clear and focuses on training our students in the practical field skills needed to successfully conduct wetland delineations on their own. We provide step-by-step practical instructions for filling out the necessary Army Corps of Engineers data forms and we explain all technical terms and jargon.
Our scientist instructors also have extensive teaching experience. They provide context for the information they give so that our students immediately understand when and why that information is needed. We hope to surpass your expectations.
We incorporate the suggestions from our students' course evaluation forms into our course curriculum, ensuring a more superior product with each passing year.

Our staff:
The owner of WCWT, Cheryl Balderrama, has been a wetland biologist for more than 20 years. She teaches most of the courses. All of our course instructors are environmental scientists and environmental consultants who have a minimum of 7 years field experience delineating wetlands. They have experience with a broad range of wetland types and delineation scenarios on the west coast and beyond and have extensive teaching experience.