Wetland Education and Training (WET) Workshops

Sydney Olympic Park Authority offer a number of Wetland Education and Training (WET) Workshops each year. The WET Workshops are designed to facilitate the sharing of scientific research findings and the successful implementation of research in the management of the wetlands at Sydney Olympic Park. 

Register now for the next WET workshop on 5-6 June 2008

Climate Change, Sea Level Rise and Wetland Adaptations

Download the June 2008 workshop program and registration form (PDF 583k) or a detailed program outline (PDF 93k) for more information and booking details. 

The workshops offer a hands-on experiential learning approach and training is focused on building skills in assessment, planning, restoration, monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems and resources. Numerous examples are taken from both natural and man-made wetlands and a variety of sites are visited and analysed. Highly skilled experts and practising ecologists deliver the tutorials and field studies lessons. These workshops are primarily aimed at professionals who are currently working in the field of wetland management or who are involved in the academic and/or policy arena.

The major benefits of the WET Workshops include:

• specialised education and training in wetland restoration and management
• hands-on training in wetland assessment, monitoring and management
• practical understanding in wetland repair, restoration and conservation related problems and solutions
• being abreast of contemporary issues and developments in the industry
• networking; and
• quality services at a reasonable cost.

Order a copy of the WET Workshop DVD
If you would like more information and testimonials about the WET Workshop program please order a copy of our free DVD presentation. To place your order please email wetworkshop@sopa.nsw.gov.au providing your contact and address details and how many copies of the DVD you require (if more than 1 copy is required).

Past Workshops
In the last six years, 19 workshops had been delivered. For a full listing, download the Past WET Workshops (PDF 43k) document.

The workshops were delivered on a variety of subjects including freshwater, estuarine and coastal wetlands as well as on a diverse range of contemporary issues such as saltmarsh restoration, mosquito control, toxic blue-green algae control, wetland construction and maintenance, water quality, etc.

Attendee Profile
Past workshops were attended by participants from diverse backgrounds. They were either directly involved in repair, restoration and conservation of wetlands or in the academic and/or policy arena. Overall, the audiences consisted of about 25% council staff, 20% consulting companies, 15% University staff/students, 15% local and commonwealth govenment employees, 15% individuals and the rest a mixture. Small groups, consisting of 20-40 participants attend these workshops and participants come from all over Australia.

Past workshops were particularly successful and the participants were extremely satisfied. Download the Feedback Diagram (PDF - 16k) which illustrates participants satisfaction levels.

Future Workshops

For more information about future workshops, email wetworkshop@sopa.nsw.gov.au.