TECHNO-ECOLOGY and ENDANGERED SPECIES UPDATE
As part of our annual endangered species update, the Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals is pleased to present a panel of four excellent speakers who will address how technology is used to detect species, how to navigate a permitting portal, the process of listing species and an update of federally threatened and endangered species. This event is geared toward environmental consultants, attorneys, wetland specialists, ecologists, engineers, and municipal, state and federal agencies.
Speakers:
Kraig McPeek, Field Office Supervisor, Illinois & Iowa ES Field Office, USFWS will present:
“Update on Federally Threatened and Endangered Species”
Nathan Rathbun, Regional Recovery Permit Coordinator, USFWS will present:
“Navigating USFWS’ ePermits Portal”
Dr. Jeremie Fant, Board Member, Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board will provide an informal talk about:
“The Listing Process for Species in Illinois in Preparation for the 2025 Update”
John Higley, CEO, EQO will present on:
“eDNA and Aquatic Systems – Environmental Genomics”
Moderator: Robert Sliwinski, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd
Kraig McPeek, Field Office Supervisor, Illinois & Iowa ES Field Office, USFWS will present:
“Update on Federally Threatened and Endangered Species”
Nathan Rathbun, Regional Recovery Permit Coordinator, USFWS will present:
“Navigating USFWS’ ePermits Portal”
Dr. Jeremie Fant, Board Member, Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board will provide an informal talk about:
“The Listing Process for Species in Illinois in Preparation for the 2025 Update”
John Higley, CEO, EQO will present on:
“eDNA and Aquatic Systems – Environmental Genomics”
Moderator: Robert Sliwinski, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd
Date: April 18, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (CST)
Location: At your desk (via Zoom)
Cost: IAEP Members: Free
Non-members: $40
Registration: Online Registration Required
IAEP will provide a certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours to webinar attendee within 3 weeks following this event. It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine if this course meets the requirements of professional development for each license and state of licensure for which the attendee is claiming continuing education credit.
Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (CST)
Location: At your desk (via Zoom)
Cost: IAEP Members: Free
Non-members: $40
Registration: Online Registration Required
IAEP will provide a certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours to webinar attendee within 3 weeks following this event. It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine if this course meets the requirements of professional development for each license and state of licensure for which the attendee is claiming continuing education credit.