Welcome to the Department of Land Management


Phase I ESA Masterclass: Essential Training for Environmental Professionals New

Course categoryDepartment of Land Management

This course will give you an understanding of performing a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment following the federal requirements under the ASTM 1527-21 ruling, the All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) rule, and the difference with the Transaction Screen Assessment ASTM rule.

Teacher: Lori Reese

Phase I ESA Masterclass: Essential Training for Environmental Professionals

Course categoryDepartment of Land Management

This course will give you an understanding of performing a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment following the federal requirements under the ASTM 1527-21 ruling, the All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) rule, and the difference with the Transaction Screen Assessment ASTM rule.

Ecological Risk Assessment Training [OD]

Course categoryDepartment of Land Management

An Ecological Risk Assessment is the practice of determining the effects of human caused changes on animals, plants, and the environment. A properly conducted assessment will allow you to prioritize the actions that you will take to mitigate risk.

This course, which is based on the guidelines provided by the Environmental Protection Agency, features the following topics.

  • Understanding of risk analysis concepts
  • Overview of the EPAs Risk Assessment Guidelines
  • Importance of ecological risk assessments
  • Formulating a problem statement
  • How to conduct a risk assessment
  • Prioritizing the potential risks
  • Developing action plans for mitigating the risks

Teacher: Lori Reese

Wetlands and Real Estate [North Carolina 2025]

Course categoryDepartment of Land Management

The class is approved for 4 Continuing Education NCREC elective credits that can count towards your North Carolina Real Estate License renewal. The NCREC approved course number is: 4011.  The Swamp School is  listed as a NCREC Education Provider #:  1624.

Phase 1 ESAs for Real Estate [2025]

Course categoryDepartment of Land Management

This course will give you an understanding of performing a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment following the federal requirements under the ASTM 1527-21 ruling, the All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) rule, and the difference with the Transaction Screen Assessment ASTM rule.