Ecobite Episode 2: The keys to impactful environmental decision-making, with EPIC's Jessie Mahr

Posted by Ecobot on May 3, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Jessie Mahr, Director of Technology at Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), has dedicated her career to all things wetland. She believes better technology and better data are the keys to impactful environmental decision-making. 

 

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Topics: wetlands, monitoring, ecosystem, conservation, technology, mapping, drone, environmental permitting, wetland delineation, natural resources, natural resource identification, efficiency software, wetland mitigation, policy

Kelp Forest Monitoring & Remote Sensing

Posted by Ecobot on Apr 12, 2022 10:42:00 AM

The KelpRes project in Galway, Ireland gives a glimpse of the ecological importance of kelp forests.

This topic was covered in the 16th episode of Ecobot's webinar series, Convergence of Wetland Science and Technology. View recorded episodes here. 

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Topics: climate, scientists, ecosystem, science, kelp

Streamlining Environmental Reviews

Posted by Ecobot on Mar 8, 2022 10:22:00 AM

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s IPaC software makes environmental review and permitting more straightforward, efficient, and transparent than ever for the Service and users alike.

This topic was covered in the 14th episode of Ecobot's webinar series, Convergence of Wetland Science and Technology. View recorded episodes here. 

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Topics: Ecobot, ecosystem, technology, science, mapping, environmental permitting, natural resources, natural resource identification, efficiency software, ipac, USFWS

Habitat Conservation Planning BMPs

Posted by Ecobot on Mar 3, 2022 8:53:00 AM

Experts from inside the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the environmental consulting world discuss Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP)–what they are, what factors to consider when creating an HCP, and best management practices for doing so.

This topic was covered in the 20th episode of Ecobot's webinar series, Convergence of Wetland Science and Technology. View recorded episodes here. 

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Topics: ecosystem, conservation, USFWS, HCP, habitat conservation plan

Challenges & Successes of State 404 Assumption

Posted by Ecobot on Feb 17, 2022 8:46:00 AM

Hear from practitioners in New Jersey and Michigan about the  successes and pitfalls of state 404 assumption in both states.

This topic was covered in the 20th episode of Ecobot's webinar series, Convergence of Wetland Science and Technology. View recorded episodes here. 

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Topics: wetlands, climate, ecosystem, Clean Water Act, EPA, Navigable Water Rule, 404, wetland delineation, natural resource identification, wetland mitigation, 404 assumption, Florida