Testimonials

Here’s what participants had to say about recent learning sessions:

Emergence of a New Paradigm

"This subject was fascinating!"

Dr. Norman Halden, Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources at the University of Manitoba gave an overview of new and emerging environmental programs at the U of M, followed by a fascinating presentation of on-going & emerging research. He provided an overview of the considerable array of analytical equipment that is being applied to a wide array of environmental projects. This session was held on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at FortWhyte Alive.

Environmental Sampling

"I really appreciated the practical experience. I am a very new grad and it was very helpful to see what to expect in the field"

"Speakers present an example of testing from start to finish"

"Interesting and informative – loved hands on demo"

This well-attended one day seminar held on May 20, 2009 at the University of Manitoba provided hands on field instruction in soil sampling and drill rig safety.  Classroom presentations included air sampling; microbiology testing; organic and inorganic testing and limnology testing.  Further instruction covered relative environmental and provincial guidelines and standards, Codes or Practice, etc.   The afternoon session involved a drill rig demonstration and instruction on a variety of soil and water sampling techniques and analysis.

Of particular note, this course is being offered as a 1.5 credit hour course at the University of Manitoba.    The course number is ENVR 2010; titled Environmental Field Investigations.