Hot News Items - August 2006
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Introduction to ArcGIS 9: Two-Day ESRI Training Workshop
Location: CSU East Bay (Hayward Campus)
Date: 09/18 and 09/19
Cost: $850 (two days)

More info | Registration form (PDF)

ESRI ArcGIS User Group Locations
ArcGIS User Groups provide a forum for ESRI users to share their experiences with each other, exchange best practices, and learn about new technology. These groups are very effective for new as well as experienced users. Topics range from entry level to advanced. Each meeting offers a focused, education-based agenda. Register now for the upcoming meeting in your area: http://gis2.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/ugselect.cfm

Upcoming Environmental Training Events from the Northwest Environmental Training Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit program of the Northwest Environmental Education Council

Complete Training Catalog: http://www.nwetc.org/training.htm

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry - A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment
(CHEM-403A: Course 1 of 2 in a Series)
August 23, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (1 Day), Portland, OR. $195.
Website: http://www.nwetc.org/chem-403a_08-06_portland.htm

Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
(CHEM-403B: Course 2 of 2 in a Series)
August 24 - 25, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Days), Portland, OR.
$350. Website: http://www.nwetc.org/chem-403b_08-06_portland.htm

Backpack Electrofishing and Fish Handling Techniques - Effective Methods for Maximizing Fish Capture and Survival (BIO-407)
August 24 - 25, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Days), Sacramento, CA.
$495. Website: http://www.nwetc.org/bio-407_08-06_sacramento.htm

Endangered Species Act Implementation and Compliance - An overview / refresher on Sections 4, 7, 10, and emerging issues (POL-301: Course 1 of 2 in a Series)
August 30, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (1 Day), Portland, OR. $215.
Website: http://www.nwetc.org/pol-301_08-06_portland.htm

NEPA Review, Habitat Conservation Planning, and NEPA Requirements for Section 10 Incidental Take Activities (POL-303: Course 2 of 2 in a Series)
August 31, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (1 Day), Portland, OR. $215.
Website: http://www.nwetc.org/pol-303_08-06_portland.htm

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New Course at American River College, Sacramento:
GEOG 342: Introduction to Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing
TU 6-9:10 pm (16-week course starting Sept 5th, 2 weeks into the Fall Semester)

This course introduces the principles and concepts of remote sensing and digital image processing as it relates to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Fundamentals of remote sensing, aerial photography, satellite imagery, photogrammetry, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) and Laser Incidence Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) are taught. A variety of digital image processing techniques are presented to analyze various remote sensing platforms.

• Download informational flyer (PDF)
• Website: http://www.losrios.edu/arc/fall/ethan/Geography-GEOG.htm