Date & Time:
Friday, October 2, 2026, 9:00am–6:00pm
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00am–4:00pm
Instructors:
Alice L. Thompson is a wetland ecologist and an independent wetland consultant since 1989. She is certified by the Society of Wetland Scientists as a Senior Professional Wetland Scientist (SPWS), and by the WDNR as an “assured” wetland delineator since 2006. She obtained a Master’s degree in biological sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1995. Her professional interests include wetland delineation, restoration, mitigation, and the control of invasive plant species. She enjoys sharing wetland delineation knowledge in a field course format.
The Course:
This course is intended to amplify your knowledge of wetland delineation, particularly in problem areas such as agricultural fields and other human disturbances. We will also discuss problem soils found in the region. This field class is intended for persons who have taken a beginner’s class in wetland delineation. After a brief catch up on your knowledge of basic principles of delineation we will focus on “Chapter 5- Difficult Wetland Situations in the Northcentral and Northeast Region”( Regional Supplement -USACE, 2012). We will learn from real-world situations how to approach a difficult delineation. The Off-Site Map Review will be taught and practiced to determine hydrologic indicators in agricultural fields. We will look at disturbed soils and how to evaluate them.
Class Schedule:
Friday 9 am – 6 pm & Saturday 9 am – 4 pm.
Discussion, individual study in the lab, or social activities are available Friday evening.
Useful materials to bring:
Students should come prepared to get wet and/or muddy for the field component, and dress appropriately for outdoors. Wading will not be required, but rubber boots may be useful for soggy wet ground. Please bring:
- long sleeves
- long pants
- a hat for sun
- a water bottle.
- a laptop computer if possible to assist in learning and practicing an off -site map review
- a field notebook
- any plant identification guides that you have
The following items will be useful, so bring them along if you have them:
- sharpshooter shovel (long, narrow bladed shovel)
- soil corer
- Munsell soil color book
- folding ruler
- clipboard
- camera
Lodging Accommodations & Food:
The workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However, tent camping space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information.
Workshop fee:
$200. Not offered for college credit, 1.4 CEU
Registration:
Registration is now open! Click the link here to register using a credit card. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu.
