Modeling habitat for fish and invertebrates with MesoHABSIM
Location: Conference and Recreation Center EKWOS in Grebiszew, 37 km east of Warsaw (www.EKWOS.com.pl)
Date: September 28th - October 1st 2010
Costs: Two Day Intro Course: $499 ($599 Starting August 15, 2010)
Four Day Indepth Course: $950 ($1050 Starting August 15, 2010)
The MesoHABSIM approach is designed as a support tool for the planning of restoration and management of running waters. Using computer simulation, it offers a new impressive level of detail and accuracy in fully capturing significant portions of riverine environment and aquatic communities. This physical habitat simulation model describes the utility of instream habitat conditions for aquatic fauna, allowing the user to simulate change in habitat quality and quantity in response to alterations of flows or river morphology. The software integrates field collected data with biologic literature based data, and enables the user to extrapolate the impact of multiple variables upon the river such as rainfall, water withdrawals, dam removals and climate change. SimStream includes multiple reporting options, such as time series charts, drop box selection of sites for comparison, and the overlay of data onto satellite imagery, thus providing the user with comprehensive and flexible tools for interpretation.
Modeling with the help of tools such as MesoHABSIM, allows for more adequate planning of instream flow and river restoration scenarios by predicting future outcomes or references with help of quantitative simulation that offers a more cost effective approach than the typical try-and-error selection of river restoration measures. This advanced planning tool is what you need for the application of a Water Framework Directive and adaptive river management process.
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MesoHABSIM Instream Data Collection and Modeling
Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Date: May 25, 2010 - May 28, 2010
Cost: $950 ($1050 Starting April 15, 2010)
* Course will be taught in English *
* Bring own field gear and laptop *
This course is intended for decision makers and conservationists who plan to use the MesoHABSIM method in the near future for research and environmental studies. It will teach the basics of data collection techniques within the MesoHABSIM framework, data processing with MesoHABSIM software and the creation of GIS habitat models. Course participants will have any opportunity to conduct stream habitat mapping with a Pocket PC, sample fish using the grid electrofishing technique, compute multivariable habitat suitability criteria for native fish species, create habitat suitability maps, create habitat-flow rating curves and habitat time series analysis (UCUT Curves), develop flow augmentation scenarios and simulate habitat improvement measures. This course also includes hands-on training in our SimStream07 software.
This course fullfills educational requirements for mesoHABSIM user certification. To learn more about this certification click here.
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Two Day Introduction to MesoHABSIM Instream Data Collection and Modeling
Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Date: May 25, 2010 - May 26, 2010
Cost: $499 ($599 Starting April 15, 2010)
* Course will be taught in English *
* Bring your own field gear *
This introductory course is intended for decision makers and conservationists who want to have a good understanding of the MesoHABSIM method but do not plan to apply the technique to a project in the near future. We will teach the theory of data collection techniques within the MesoHABSIM framework along with analysis and interpretation of project based data. Course participants will have an opportunity to learn about multivariable habitat suitability criteria for native fish species, habitat-flow rating curves, habitat time series analysis (UCUT Curves) and action guides for river decision makers. We will discuss interpretation of flow augmentation scenarios and simulations for determination of habitat improvement measures.
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