New: Merch
Hi there, we've put together a little shop with a few fun Section 7 mugs like this in it. Hit the button if you'd like to check it out -- Thanks for looking!
Create an Account /
Subscribe to Updates
Sign up to be notified about training course openings, to enroll in courses, or to be able to comment on blog posts.
Don't worry, we won't spam you, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Get hard to find, essential training from a section 7 expert with no travel required.
Open the dropdown below to see our currently available courses and the dates they will be presented.
Essentials of Section 7 Consultation
September course completed
New dates to be announced soon
Essentials of
Programmatic Consultations
September course completed
New dates to be announced soon
Would you like to be notified whenever New Course Dates are added?
Create an Account /
Subscribe to Updates
Sign up to be notified about training course openings, to enroll in courses, or to be able to comment on blog posts.
Don't worry, we won't spam you, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
The easiest way to stay up to date on courses and availability
New: Request a Custom Course Date
If the course dates above do not fit your schedule, or you would like to have a course presented exclusively to your own agency or group, we now offer the ability to request a custom course date.
Please click the "More Info" button to learn more about this option.
The documents below are available to view or download as PDF files. Please note that some browser settings may cause PDF files, especially those with comments, to not display properly in the browser's PDF viewer. Viewing such files in a different browser or downloading them to view in a stand alone viewer (such as Adobe Reader) should fix any display issues.
Reference Materials
A handy glossary of terms used in the Section 7 consultation process
Full text of the 1998 Endangered Species Consultation Handbook annotated with Updated Comments for 2025
Regulatory Documents
Federal Register Notice of 07-14-2026 regarding Rescission of Harm Definition
Full text of 50 CFR 402 Regulations with 2024 Revisions shown in redline strikeout
Federal Register Notice of 04-05-2024 regarding Revision of Regulations for Interagency Consultation.
Federal Register Notice of 08-27-2019 regarding Revision of Regulations for Interagency Consultation.
Federal Register Notice of 06-03-1986 regarding Consultation Regulations Final Rulemaking
Federal Register Notice of 05-11-2015 regarding Incidental Take Final Rulemaking
Federal Register Notice of 02-11-2016 regarding Destruction and Modification Final Rulemaking
Helpful Links
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 50 (50 CFR): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-50
Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/
USFWS IPac (Information for Planning and Consultation): https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/
NOAA Fisheries - Endangered Species Act Consultations: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/consultations#endangered-species-act-consultations
Invoice Request for Enrollment in Course:
Biological Assessment Essentials
Invoice Request for Enrollment in Course:
Essentials of Programmatic Consultations
Invoice Request for Enrollment in Course:
Essentials of Section 7 Consultation
Create an Account /
Subscribe to Updates
Sign up to be notified about training course openings, to enroll in courses, or to be able to comment on blog posts.
Don't worry, we won't spam you, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
