Alabama Water Watch

CANCELLED Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Mobile County, AL
2018-09-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | University of South AL, 5871 USA Dr. N, Mobile, AL, 36688, United States
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Trainers: Jason Kudulis and Mimi Fearn
Workshop Contact Email: jwilson@mobilebaynep.com
Workshop Contact Phone: 251-459-9813
Workshop Location:
University of South Alabama
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

Bacteriological Monitoring Workshop - Lee County, AL
2018-09-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Alabama Water Watch, 559 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Trainers: Sydney Smith
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
CASIC Building
559 Devall Drive
Auburn, AL 36849
Workshop Description: Detect levels of E.coli and other coliform bacteria in water as indicators of contamination. Determine if water is safe for drinking, swimming and aquatic life.

Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Lee County, AL
2018-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Alabama Water Watch, 559 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Trainers: Sydney Smith
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
CASIC Building
559 Devall Drive
Auburn, AL 36849
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

Alabama Rivers Book Talk - B.B. Comer Memorial Library
2018-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | AL
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
B.B. Comer Memorial Library
314 N Broadway Ave

Bacteriological Monitoring Workshop - Marshall County, AL
2018-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Wetland Environmental Learning Projects (WELP), 10139 Alabama Hwy 79 S, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Trainers: Sydney Smith and Sergio Ruiz-Cordova
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
Wetland Environmental Learning Projects (WELP)
10139 Alabama Hwy 79 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
Workshop Description: Detect levels of E.coli and other coliform bacteria in water as indicators of contamination. Determine if water is safe for drinking, swimming and aquatic life.

Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Marshall County, AL
2018-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Wetland Environmental Learning Projects (WELP), 10139 Alabama Hwy 79 S, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Trainers: Sydney Smith and Sergio Ruiz-Cordova
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
Wetland Environmental Learning Projects (WELP)
10139 Alabama Hwy 79 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Birmingham Zoo
2018-10-22 09:00 - 15:30 | Birmingham Zoo
Trainer: Hana Berres, Dana Herren, and Tayler Steele
Workshop Contact Email: hana.berres@jccal.org
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.
There will be a short break for lunch, so you might want to bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Please wear clothes and shoes that you would not mind getting wet or dirty. If it’s a sunny day, you might want to bring a hat and wear sunscreen because we will do some field work after lunch if the weather permits.

Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Lee Co, AL
2018-11-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-01-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Alabama Water Watch, 559 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Trainers: TBD
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
CASIC Building
559 Devall Drive
Auburn AL, 36849
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Calhoun Co
2019-01-19 10:00 - 15:00 | JSU’s Martin Hall – Room 202 (Collaborative Classroom), 700 Pelham Rd N, Jacksonville, AL, 36265, United States
Trainers: Whitney Flynn
Workshop Contact Email: whitneyh777@gmail.com
Workshop Location:
Jacksonville State University
Martin Science Hall Room 202 (Collaborative Classroom)
700 Pelham Rd Jacksonville, AL 36265
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

Bacteriological Monitoring Workshop - Lee Co, AL
2019-01-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Alabama Water Watch, 559 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Trainers: TBD
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
CASIC Building
559 Devall Drive
Auburn, AL 36849
Workshop Description: Detect levels of E.coli and other coliform bacteria in water as indicators of contamination. Determine if water is safe for drinking, swimming and aquatic life.

Bacteriological Monitoring Workshop - Baldwin Co
2019-01-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Graham Creek Interpretative Center, 23030 Wolf Bay Dr., Foley , AL, 36535, United States
Trainers: Jacqueline McGonigal and Mimi Fearn
Workshop Contact Email: jmcgonigal@cityoffoley.org
Workshop Contact Phone: 251-923-4267
Workshop Location:
Graham Creek Nature Preserve Interpretive Center
23030 Wolf Bay Dr.
Foley, AL 36535
Workshop Description: Detect levels of E.coli and other coliform bacteria in water as indicators of contamination. Determine if water is safe for drinking, swimming, and wildlife.

Bacteriological Monitoring Workshop - Tuscaloosa Co
2019-02-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Gordon Palmer Hall Room 204, 505 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Trainers: TBD
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
Gordon Palmer Hall Room 204
505 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Workshop Description: Detect levels of E.coli and other coliform bacteria in water as indicators of contamination. Determine if water is safe for drinking, swimming, and aquatic life.

Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Tuscaloosa Co
2019-02-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 2513 7th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Trainers: TBD
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
Tuscaloosa County Extension Office
2513 7th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

Environmental Education Association of Alabama Conference
2019-02-28 - 2019-03-02 | AL
The Environmental Education Association of Alabama (EEAA) is a non-profit group comprised of educators and professionals involved in teaching about the environment. EEAA is an affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE).

Bacteriological Monitoring Workshop - Calhoun Co
2019-03-02 10:00 - 13:00 | JSU’s Martin Hall – Room 202 (Collaborative Classroom), 700 Pelham Rd N, Jacksonville, AL, 36265, United States
Trainers: Whitney Flynn and Dana Herren
Workshop Contact Email: whitneyh777@gmail.com
Workshop Location:
Jacksonville State University
Martin Science Hall Room 202 (Collaborative Classroom)
700 Pelham Rd Jacksonville, AL 36265
Workshop Description: Detect levels of E.coli and other coliform bacteria in water as indicators of contamination. Determine if water is safe for drinking, swimming and aquatic life.

River Rendezvous with Chattahoochee River Keeper
2019-03-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Valley City Hall, 20 Fob James Dr., Valley, AL, 36584, United States
**This event is not hosted by Alabama Water Watch**
Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about the Moores Creek stream project and collect water samples. This will be a fun, family-friendly event – bring your friends and kids!
Registration begins at Valley City Hall at 9:30 am Eastern. Breakfast will be provided.
View event flyer here.
Valley City Hall
20 Fob James Dr.
Valley, AL 36854

Alabama Rivers Alliance Water Rally 2019
2019-03-15 08:00 - 2019-03-17 17:00 | Camp Beckwith, 10400 Beckwith Lane, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
When: March 15-17
Where: Camp Beckwith in Fairhope, AL
Event Host: Alabama Rivers Alliance
Event Website: https://alabamarivers.org/?event=alabama-water-rally-2019
Alabama Water Rally is the annual gathering of Alabama’s network of water advocates and allies hosted by the Alabama Rivers Alliance. This is an educational, networking and celebratory event for community and watershed based organizations as well as individual Alabamians interested in #CleanWater and protection of all our waterways. The conference moves to different regions of the state each year so that it is accessible to citizens and groups from all parts of Alabama. In 2019, we escape together to Camp Beckwith in beautiful Fairhope, Alabama.
Dr. Bill Deutsch will be the keynote speaker at Alabama Water Rally. He will inspire with a presentation from his new book, Alabama Rivers, A Celebration and Challenge.
Check website for registration and lodging details and fees.
CLICK HERE FOR 2019 ALABAMA WATER RALLY REGISTRATION

CANCELLED - Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Dale Co
2019-03-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Dale County Extension Office, 202 AL-123, Ozark, AL, 36360, United States
**This workshop has been cancelled. Participants registered for this workshop will be given registration priority when the workshop is re-scheduled.**
Trainers: TBD
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
Dale County Extension Office
202 AL-123
Ozark, AL 36360
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

World Water Day
2019-03-22 | AL
http://www.worldwaterday.org/

Alabama Water Watch Benefit Bass Tournament
2019-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Wind Creek State Park, 4325 AL-128, Alexander City, AL, 35010, United States
Saturday, March 23 2019
Safe Light – 3:00 PM Central
Wind Creek State Park
Open boat benefit bass tournament for Auburn University affiliated Alabama Water Watch Program. Entry fee is $120 per boat and we will fish from Safe Light until 3pm central.
Follow the links below to learn more.
Click here to register online.
Mail-in Entry Form (PDF)

CANCELLED - Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Lee Co, AL
2019-04-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Alabama Water Watch, 559 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
**This workshop has been cancelled. Participants registered for this workshop will be given registration priority when the workshop is re-scheduled.**
Trainers: TBD
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
CASIC Building
559 Devall Drive
Auburn, AL 36849
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

Alabama Book Festival
2019-04-13 | Old Alabama Town, 301 Columbus Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
Dr. Bill Deutsch will be on the panel of authors at this year’s Alabama Book Festival! He will talk about his new book, Alabama Rivers, A Celebration and Challenge.
Festival activities include panels with Alabama-native authors, vendors, exhibitors, and book signings. Check out the event website for more information!
http://www.alabamabookfestival.org/welcome.html
This event is not hosted by Alabama Water Watch.

Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - St. Clair County
2019-04-13 09:30 - 14:30 | Lakeside Landing Marina Conference Room, 4600 Martin St. South, Cropwell, AL, 35054, United States
Trainer: Linda Ruethemann
Workshop Contact: Isabella Trussell
Workshop Contact Email: itrussell@aol.com
Workshop Contact Phone: 205-884-4169
Workshop Location:
Lakeside Landing Conference Room
4600 Martin St. South
Cropwell, AL 35054
Workshop Description: Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.
Message from the Trainer: Bring a sack lunch (drinks provided). Wear sunscreen and shoes that can get wet and muddy during the outdoor portion of the training. A hat or visor would be handy as sunglasses are not worn during practice tests.

Bacteriological Monitoring Workshop - Baldwin County
2019-05-04 08:30 - 12:30 | Graham Creek Nature Preserve – Kayak Launch, Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL, 36535, United States
Trainer: Jackie McGonigal and Homer Singleton
Workshop Contact: Homer Singleton
Workshop Contact Email: 1fishawk@gmail.com
Workshop Contact Phone:251-597-3455
Workshop Location:
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
23030 Wolf Bay Drive
Foley, AL 36535
Workshop Description: Become a certified volunteer water monitor! Learn to detect levels of E.coli and other coliform bacteria in water as indicators of contamination. Determine if water is safe for drinking, swimming and aquatic life.

Alabama Coastal Foundation - Good Life Ride
2019-05-11 | Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, Orange Beach, AL, 36561, United States
*This event is not hosted by Alabama Water Watch*
Event Description: A scenic coastal Alabama, environmentally conscious, and fun bicycle ride. The Alabama Coastal Foundation is hosting the 10th Annual Good Life Ride on May 11, which is the Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend. This year, we are excited to provide three routes – 2, 9, and 19 miles – taking place in the beautiful Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail!
The deadline for online registration is Wednesday, May 8th. Registration fees vary. See event website for details.
Click here to go to the event’s website.

Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Dale County
2019-05-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Dale County Extension Office, 202 AL-123, Ozark, AL, 36360, United States
Trainers: AWW Staff
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location:
Dale County Extension Office
202 AL-123
Ozark, AL 36360
Workshop Description: Become a certified volunteer water quality monitor! Learn to test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

Water Chemistry Monitoring Workshop - Baldwin County
2019-05-25 08:30 - 13:30 | Graham Creek Nature Preserve – Kayak Launch, Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL, 36535, United States
Trainer: Jackie McGonigal and Homer Singleton
Workshop Contact: Homer Singleton
Workshop Contact Email: 1fishawk@gmail.com
Workshop Contact Phone:251-597-3455
Workshop Location:
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
23030 Wolf Bay Drive
Foley, AL 36535
Workshop Description: Become a certified volunteer water quality monitor! Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.

Alabama Rivers Educator Workshop - Camp McDowell
2019-06-05 08:00 - 2019-06-06 12:00 | Camp McDowell, 105 Delong Rd, Nauvoo, AL, 35578, United States
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5PM TODAY!!!
Calling all educators, outreach and Extension specialists, classroom teachers and volunteers who work with 4th-12th grades!
SAVE THE DATE for a new workshop series based on AWW Founder Dr. Bill Deutsch’s new book, Alabama Rivers, A Celebration and Challenge. The workshop will cover a brand-new curriculum based on the book, and will cover natural and human history, geology, geography, and many more topics as they relate to Alabama’s rivers. More information on venues and registration coming soon.
When: June 5-6, 2019
Where: Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, AL
Registration Fee: $35
VIEW WORKSHOP FLYER HERE
With Registration Fee, Participants Receive:

Certification as a facilitator of the Alabama Rivers workshop curriculum
Copy of Alabama Rivers, A Celebration and Challenge by Dr. Bill Deutsch
Book reading guide/companion curriculum
Access to supplemental online digital resources
Continuing Education Units from Auburn University
Support with the implementation of the curriculum and activities
Programs specific to workshop host environmental centers (including floats, boat tours, and more!)
Food and lodging during the workshop
