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Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI)

A photograph of a small stream of water running through the woods with a logo for the Canadian Rivers Institute on top

We have partnered with the Canadian Rivers Institute to offer two certificate programs.

Featured programs

  • CPTR 1100 online portion
  • CPTR 1101 field practicum

This course is recognized by DFO as an acceptable backpack electrofishing training course. Register as soon as possible to ensure timely and sufficient access to the online materials before the field practicum.

Please note: There are reduced rates for full-time students and NGOs, please contact the CABIN online training program coordinator (unbcricourses@unb.ca) for more information.

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  • CABIN Training Program
  • CPTR 1001-1002

The national CABIN team of Environment Canada in partnership with the Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI) at the University of New Brunswick has developed a new online training program to provide interested participants with a nationally standardized protocol for aquatic biomonitoring.

The program will consist of six online learning modules including a field certification workshop.

Please note: There are reduced rates for full-time students and NGOs, please contact the CABIN online training program coordinator (unbcricourses@unb.ca) for more information.

Learn more & register