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Fieldwork might look like this picture right now, but spring sunshine will be here before we know it! If you're in the southern US enjoying temperatures in the mid-60s... we're jealous. ?? : Fieldwork with snow geese in Addison County, VT by Lee Toomey, DuBois & King, Inc.

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Overview of Final Ordinary High Water Mark Field Delineation Manual for Rivers and Streams! ?? Dive into the essential topic of Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) delineation, crucial for federal regulatory decisions under the Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act. The recently released National OHWM Field Delineation Manual offers a rapid, consistent, and scientifically robust framework, benefiting regulators and practitioners nationwide. ?? Thursday, March 20, 1:00 - 2:00pm ET Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of OHWM delineation! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gtYN4cMk

Will you be at the Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists (CAWS) Annual Conference tomorrow? We’re excited to sponsor again this year. Grab a soil guide and some wetland-themed stickers at the registration table! See the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/ehQwQY7T

In the spirit of #WorldWildlifeDay, here are some critter photos snapped by customers in the field. Our wetlands support many forms of life, and each deserves our protection. ?? : Goat in Nevada by Adalie Strong, Olsson Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus) by Kaitlyn Meadows, USDA Red-Bellied Turtles (Pseudemys rubriventris) by Autumn M. Thomas, PWS, Davey Resource Group, Inc. Garter Snake in Indiana by Lucas Foertsch, PWS, Lochmueller Group

We’re excited to sponsor the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) Annual Environmental Conference again on Saturday! Grab one of Ecobot’s soil guides at the registration table, and don’t miss this year’s educational workshops. It was hard to choose favorites, but here are a few we have our eyes on: 1?? Identifying Woody Wetland Plants in Winter (9:45am-12:30pm): This two-session workshop will focus on the most frequently encountered trees, shrubs, and vines of swamps, bogs, marshes, and other freshwater wetlands in Massachusetts. The classroom set-up will include live winter specimens, which, along with additional photos and field guides, will help attendees recognize common freshwater wetland plants in the field using the most prominent features of each plant. 2?? Digging Deeper: Soils Classification and Textures (9:45-11am): Make sure to grab a soil guide on your way into this one! Designed for wetlands scientists and related practitioners, as well as regulators and conservation commission members, this hands-on workshop will provide an overview of major soil classification topics and “real-feel” practice for determining soil textures. 3?? Wetlands Restoration: Aligning Progress with Goals and Urgency (2:15-3:15pm): The Commonwealth has ambitious goals for coastal and inland restoration, in support of goals for climate mitigation and resiliency, biodiversity, and Environmental Justice (EJ). This workshop will share examples of successes and challenges in restoration and upcoming opportunities for conservation commissions to learn more and advance restoration in their communities. Will you be attending? Tell us which sessions you're excited for! See the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eJAW5tYq

This wetland complex is a busy place at night! Swipe through to see a fox hunting, a coyote hot on the trail of an eastern cottontail, a curious buck, and a sauntering raccoon. #madscientistassociates #makingadifference #ifyoubuildittheywillcome #wetlands #ohiowildlife #wildlife #buck #coyote #cottontail #raccoon #predatorprey

What changed in Version 9.0 of the Field Indicators of Hydric Soils? Dig in with Mike Callahan, CPSS of Soil Hub in the newest guest article on Ecobot Resources:?https://lnkd.in/g6kiRxUy

We can practically feel the warmth in this picture ?? Warmer field days are ahead! Happy Friday. Trumpet flower (Campsis radicans) ?? by Kenan Lochmueller, Lochmueller Group

Subregion (LRR) ? Soil Map Unit Name ? NWI Classification ? Section, Township, Range ? State ? City/County ? Did you look these up manually last time you filled out a wetland delineation data sheet... or did you save your time and use Ecobot to auto-fill it? Give it a try! https://lnkd.in/excVvs5F