ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AND ASSESMENTS

Catalog description

The course seeks the understanding of all aspects regarding the permit process related to the environment, and the evaluation of the environmental impacts associated with human activities. Particular attention will be given to important permit procedures such as wetland mitigation, and sedimentation and erosion control. The environmental impacts of proposed projects that may alter the wellbeing of communities will be evaluated and discussed with community leaders and agency personnel. Additionally, participating students will prepare an environmental evaluation of a project.