The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) hosted a training program to assist VSP counties using WDFW’s High Resolution Change Detection (HRCD) data to monitor critical areas on agricultural land. Thanks to the Center for Technical Development (CTD) for supporting this training.

View recordings and slides here.
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This training program was developed to improve VSP counties understanding of HRCD data and support counties with the development and implementation of the VSP monitoring plan.

Part 1: What is HRCD?

Overview of WDFW’s HRCD program, data products, and how the data can be used to monitor critical areas. Will also cover the data’s strengths & limitations, including quality control and assurance information counties need to include in their monitoring plans. Potential to include a case study to demonstrate how a VSP county is using HRCD data to support their program needs. Will include time at the end for questions and assistance with individual county needs.

Part 2: How to Use HRCD Data

Overview of how to use the data and gain the information needed to understand changes to critical areas. We will explore, analyze, and interpret the HRCD data products to help counties answer VSP monitoring questions and build the technical skillset to maximize the use of this data to support their county’s VSP needs. Live demonstrations from the HRCD team. Best for a technical audience with basic GIS skills.

For questions about this training series, please contact:

Sean Williams - Voluntary Stewardship Program Coordinator
Habitat Program Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sean.Williams@dfw.wa.gov or 206-561-8791

or 

Robin Hale - HRCD Project Manager
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
‍robin.hale@dfw.wa.gov