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AIS Detector Core Course - Duluth professional

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Date

Add to Calendar 2024-06-07 09:00:00 2024-06-07 17:00:00 AIS Detector Core Course - Duluth professional The AIS Detectors Core Course is an introduction to aquatic invasive species (AIS) science, identification and surveillance. You will learn how to identify and report invasive species, best practices for preventing the spread of AIS, relevant rules and regulations, and how to search for AIS on your own.This course consists of two portions: a self-paced online course and a live workshop with the instructors. The self-paced online course takes approximately 8 hours to complete. It is followed by either a one day in-person workshop or two 3-hour virtual workshops.The self-paced online content must be completed prior to the start of the live workshops. You must complete both workshop sessions in order to receive credit for the course and become a Certified AIS Detector.The self-paced online course opens on Monday, April 3, 2024. You will receive a link to the online course after registering.Learn more about AIS Detector workshops. Great Lakes Aquarium Great Lakes Aquarium Great Lakes Aquarium America/Chicago public

Time

Central time

Location

Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Dr
Duluth, MN 55802

Contact

Megan Weber, mmweber@umn.edu or 763-767-3874

The AIS Detectors Core Course is an introduction to aquatic invasive species (AIS) science, identification and surveillance. You will learn how to identify and report invasive species, best practices for preventing the spread of AIS, relevant rules and regulations, and how to search for AIS on your own.

This course consists of two portions: a self-paced online course and a live workshop with the instructors. The self-paced online course takes approximately 8 hours to complete. It is followed by either a one day in-person workshop or two 3-hour virtual workshops.

The self-paced online content must be completed prior to the start of the live workshops. You must complete both workshop sessions in order to receive credit for the course and become a Certified AIS Detector.

The self-paced online course opens on Monday, April 3, 2024. You will receive a link to the online course after registering.

Learn more about AIS Detector workshops.

Audience

The Professional track is for those who wish to increase their knowledge base for work-related activities. Please select the appropriate track when you register, as they involve some differences in course content.

Cost

Free

Registration for the Duluth option is available at no cost to you this year thanks to a grant from the NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Registration

To attend this in-person session for the core course, select "EXT XFO.0063 - Duluth Professional" on the registration page. Registration closes on June 3 at 11:59 p.m.

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Megan Weber two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

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