This course is an introduction to governmental policy and regulations. Students will learn about policies and regulations including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The course will also include an introduction to governmental reporting on data obtained in the field.
This course will introduce students to the typical standards of governmental analysis and reporting that employees in the natural resources field should be familiar with. This course will also allow students to work directly in the field to obtain data in which they will report according to these governmental standards.
This course will include:
• Understanding and practice of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
• Understanding and practice of Environmental Assessments (EAs)
• Understanding and practice of Finding of No Significant Impact Statements (FONSIs)
• Understanding and practice of other regulatory documents as needed
• Analysis and use of data to create high-quality EISs, EAs, FONSIs, or other environmental documents using approved NEPA guidelines.