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COURSE TITLE: Convergence of Wetland Science and Technology

INSTRUCTORS Jeremy Schewe

COURSE DESCRIPTION Date: Apr 16, 2020
Title: Convergence of Wetland Science and Technology

Abstract: As an ecologist conducting wetlands delineations, threatened & endangered species surveys, and baseline ecological inventories for over 17 years around the world, I have been able to avoid the rise of tech for many years more than people in most other professions, due to the lack of quality tools available to environmental scientists. It is the 21st century, however, and the wheel of innovation is rolling through every profession, including earth sciences. In this presentation, we will discuss how it is essential that tech be simple, intuitive, and shaped by scientists. We need technology that wraps and enhances our existing methodologies and protocols. Our shared vision as scientists is that good technology should be almost invisible and is not simply a transference of inefficiency from one process to another. The wrong kind of technology just adds to the stresses of balancing conservation and monitoring with permitting and state and federal changes in legal jurisdiction of water bodies. Data collection and analysis are the foundation for the creation of knowledge, and knowledge leads to the protection of our natural resources while enabling economic progress. The right kind of technology gets out of the scientistâ��s way and allows for a greater percentage of attention and focus on the creation of this critical knowledge. In this webinar, we will discuss technology trends in the wetland science community from GPS collectors, field equipment, data collection applications, digitization of the regulatory review process, with the goal setting a high bar of expectations for new technologies that are becoming part of our everyday workflows.

Bio:
Jeremy Schewe
Jeremy's niche lies in the delineation of sensitive habitats, wetlands ecology, and responsible stewardship of the Earth's natural resources. From combining Earth sciences and tech, raising capital and running successful businesses, to protecting thousands of acres of untouched wilderness, Jeremy lives life to its fullest. As an entrepreneur, professional ecologist, botanist, environmental consultant, and executive at a tech startup, he has over 17 years of project management experience in the Americas, South Pacific, Middle East, and Europe. Jeremy is passionate and devoted to projects that enable sustainable economic growth, dovetailed with the conservation of the world's natural resources and indigenous rights. He is a problem solver and has an innate ability to recognize patterns, socially as well as ecologically, geologically, and economically; and, how they can either be amplified or tempered as necessary. He loves life. Jeremy works in the interchange between people and sensitive habitats via wetlands delineations, T&E surveys, biological inventories, botanical inventories, EIS, AIA for PSD applications, 404/401 permits, and more. Jeremy has also been heavily involved as an expert witness for sensitive and at-risk projects, as well as indigenous and environmental justice projects around the world.

Credit Points: 0.06

SYLLABUS/TOPICAL OUTLINE 1)Jeremy Scheweâ��s background an ecologist conducting wetlands delineations, threatened & endangered species surveys, and baseline ecological inventories (15 min.); 2)Facets of the appropriate technology for ecological work (15 min.); 3)Technological trends in the wetland science community (15 min.); 4)Questions and answers (15 min.).

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