December 7, 2018
ENS 101: Course Announcement & Registration Information
Are you new to the Corps or new to the role of Environmental Stewardship? Do you a have a
need or desire to develop a better understanding of your role in the responsible management
and conservation of Corps land and water resources?
If so, I encourage you to learn more about "ENS-101" and consider registering for the
course.
Important to Note: This is the first time this class is being offered. Students should be
prepared to offer constructive criticism of the course agenda and educational material
presented in an effort to make this class as efficient and effective as possible.
Course Dates: January 29-31 (Travel Dates January 28 & February 1)
Course Location: J. Percy Priest Lake, Nashville, TN
Tuition: There is no tuition cost for this training. However, labor and travel are the responsibility
of each student's organization.
This course will cover all aspects of the environmental stewardship program.
Students will gain an understanding of the guiding principles of the USACE environmental
stewardship program and will have an awareness of the resources available to manage a
program at the project level.
Project, District, and MSC level managers will also explore skills needed to plan and execute
local, regional, and national agency initiatives. Greater awareness of tools, resources, and
knowledge sources available to the manager will also be shared.
Students will be introduced to topics such as master plans and operations management plan
development, commodities management, and habitat management for fish and wildlife. Aquatic
and land management strategies for various habitats such as forest, grassland, and wetlands
will be discussed through lectures, case histories, field visits, and structured student
discussion.
Registration Suspense Date: December 31, 2018. Instructions to complete registration are
included in the attachment.
Full details on ENS 101 are included in the attachment.
Please share and encourage attendance where feasible. Slots are limited, but future sessions
will be held depending on demand.
HQ Point of Contact is Jeremy Crossland at (202) 761-4259 or
jeremy.m.crossland@usace.army.mil. Secondary contact is Tara Whitsel at 814-641-3080 or
tara.j.whitsel@usace.army.mil
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeffrey F. Krause
Chief, Natural Resources Management
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