AWW Stream Biomonitoring Training - Auburn
2026-10-16 08:30 - 12:30 UTC | AL
Alabama Water Watch Stream Biomonitoring Training – Auburn, AL
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Stream Biomonitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
Learn more about Stream Biomonitoring with Alabama Water Watch.
Register Here
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by September 29th, 2026.
On September 29th
Participate in the Kick-Off Zoom from 12-1 pm. This is not required for certification but will help you navigate the training process and meet AWW Staff.

Use the link and instructions you receive via email following the Kick-Off Zoom to enroll in the Online Courses required for the certification type(s) you requested.

By Midnight on October 13th
Complete the self-paced, online coursework for the monitoring type(s) of interest.

Introduction to AL Water Watch – This course is required for all monitoring types and must be completed to unlock all other AWW Online Courses. (1 hour)
Stream Biomonitoring Course (90 minutes)

On October 16th
Attend the in-person Field Day in Auburn, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer.
Location:
TBD – Auburn, AL Area
Field Day Schedule:
8:30am – Stream Biomonitoring Training Session
12:30pm – End of Training
You will receive additional details for each of these steps closer to the workshop date.
Only your name, email, phone number, and mailing address are required to register for this event. We ask for optional information so we can better understand our effectiveness in serving all Alabama citizens and for reporting general, anonymous statistics to our federal and state funders. We do not share any specific information you provide.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.

SAVE THE DATE - Making a Splash Water Education Made Easy with 4-H AWW
2026-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Auburn University
SAVE THE DATE
Educator Professional Development Opportunity!
Making a Splash
Water Education Made Easy with 4-H Alabama Water Watch
December 2, 2026
Auburn, AL
Workshop description:
Discover how easy and valuable it is to incorporate water lessons into your outreach and classroom efforts with Making a Splash: Water Education Made Easy with 4-H Alabama Water Watch! Making a Splash is an initiative to engage extension agents, classroom educators, and informal educators across the state in teaching AWW’s water resources programming. More info to come!
Registration will open August 3, 2026!
