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Municipal Inland Wetland Commissioners
Training Program

marsh wetlands

Sponsored by:
State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection
79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106-5127
Gina McCarthy, Commissioner
www.ct.gov/dep
Who Should Attend:
  • Appointed or elected members of municipal inland wetlands agencies/commissions
  • Authorized municipal Inland Wetlands Agents
  • Municipal Inland Wetlands staff members
The Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act requires at least one member of a municipal inland wetlands agency, or staff of the agency, to complete this training program. In addition, this training program meets the agent training requirements pursuant to CT General Statute Section 22a-42a(c)(2). The Statute requires duly authorized wetland agents to complete the DEP’s comprehensive training program before the above authority can be delegated to them by their inland wetlands agency. Agents who have completed all segments of a DEP Municipal Inland Wetland Commissioners Training Program offered annually since 1995 meet this requirement. Other agents must complete all segments of this or a future training program to meet this requirement.
Program:

The annual program covers a broad range of legal, administrative and scientific subjects relevant to municipal inland wetlands regulation.

The training is organized into three segments in order to meet the varying needs and diverse backgrounds of agency members and staff. Each segment is offered several times at different locations to meet the scheduling needs of participants.

Segment I

Connecticut's Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act: A Primer for New Inland Wetlands Agency Members and Staff (March/April)

This segment is designed for new agency members and staff.  Participants will learn the fundamentals of the Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act, and will receive a presentation on wetland soils, a lesson on site plan review and map reading, and a brief summary of the functions and values of wetlands and watercourses.
Segment II

Connecticut's Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act: A Legal, Administrative, and Resource Management Update(May/June)

This segment is recommended for all agency members and staff.  During the first half of the workshop representatives from the Office of the Attorney General will provide a synopsis of any 2008 legislative amendments to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act, a review of recent court cases, and a discussion on permitted operations and uses focusing on the agricultural exemptions.  The workshop will continue with a presentation by the Connecticut Siting Council regarding their program elements as they relate to wetland and watercourse jurisdiction.

The second half of the workshop will provide an overview of meeting conduct and parliamentary procedure using Robert's Rules of Order, and will discuss how the Rules relate to municipal inland wetlands agencies.  This discussion will be followed by a presentation on how to properly conduct a public hearing.  Guest speakers Dr. Rollin Shoemaker, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, and the attorneys of Branse, Willis & Knapp, LLC, will present the second half of the workshop
Segment III

Connecticut ’s Inland Wetlands & Watercourses:  Field Focus (topic to be announced) (October)

This segment is designed for municipal inland wetlands agents, enforcement officers and experienced commission members. This all-day program will begin with a series of indoor presentations to provide participants with an understanding of the chosen topic and will conclude with a field visit to further explore the subject matter.

If you have program content questions, please contact Darcy Winther, Inland Water Resources Division, Bureau of Water Management, DEP, at 860-424-3063 or darcy.winther@po.state.ct.us.
We have provided links for directions to facilities.
 
Registration and Fees:

To register for this training segment click on segment link of your choice:

  • Segment I (Registration now available)
  • Segment II (Registration now available)
  • Segment III (Registration open in Sept/Oct 2008)

Registration is on a first-come, first served basis with priority being given to inland wetlands agency members and staff.

Fee:  $55 per course section which includes handouts and refreshments.

CT General Statute Section 22a-42(d) provides that the DEP waive program registration fees for one person from each town. A Voucher for Segments I & II of the Municipal Wetland Commissioners Training Program is sent to each town’s inland wetlands agency with instructions as to its use, in early spring. A Voucher for Segment III of the Training Program is sent each fall.

To be eligible for free registration, the person selected by his or her wetlands agency must indicate the voucher code on the online registration form. For registration by mail, or fax, the voucher must be included with the registration form.

The voucher is not transferable and therefore participant substitution is not allowed for those registrants.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR USE OF A PURCHASE ORDER: If you plan to use a Purchase Order to complete online registration you must receive prior validation. Please call 860-486-2947 and have the Purchase Order number and the issuing institution or company name, address, and contact number ready.

 
Waitlist:

Enrollment in these sessions is limited. If you are unable to register for the desired section, you may call the Center for Continuing Studies business office at 877-892-6264 or 860-486-4905 to be placed on a waitlist. You will be notified as soon as possible if you can be admitted to the section or if another section has space available.

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

Registration fees are refundable only if cancellation is received at least 48 hours prior to the start of the program. Failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. Please call the Center for Continuing Studies business office at 877-892-6264 or 860-486-4905 to withdraw. This will allow those on the waitlist to be enrolled in the course.

The DEP reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the training program. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible time and offered a different date/location. If the participant is unable to switch to a different date/location any paid registration fees will be refunded in full.