Basin Banter with Bill - Alabama River Basin
2021-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
A monthly series on the major river basins of Alabama featuring Dr. Bill Deutsch, author of Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge. This Basin Talk will explore the Alabama River Basin.

Basin Banter with Bill - Coastal Plain Streams & Chattahoochee River Basins
2021-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
A monthly series on the major river basins of Alabama featuring Dr. Bill Deutsch, author of Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge. This Basin Talk will explore the Coastal Plain Streams and Chattahoochee River Basins.

WRC Water Webinar - Patrick Thompson - Alabama Canebrake Pitcher Plant Bogs: Natural Heritage on the Brink
2021-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
Alabama Canebrake Pitcher Plant Bogs: Natural Heritage on the Brink featuring Patrick Thompson, special collections curator for the Donald E. Davis Arboretum, part of the Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics.
The Alabama Canebrake Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia rubra ssp. alabamensis) is Alabama-endemic carnivorous plant that grows in wet sandy clay soils of seepage bogs.
Free Registration: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctf-irpjgsGtV5xcDhMSKPcPXseCPLSuiX

Basin Banter with Bill - Mobile, Tensaw & Tombigbee River Basins
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
A monthly series on the major river basins of Alabama featuring Dr. Bill Deutsch, author of Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge. This Basin Talk will explore the Mobile, Tensaw, and Tombigbee River Basins.

Free Registration: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudeyprD4vGNLwaeUfgs761cA2bY8aaJs1

WRC Water Webinar - Brenda Ortiz - Putting Smart Irrigation Tools in the Hands of Alabama Stakeholders
2021-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
Putting Smart Irrigation Tools in the Hands of Alabama Stakeholders featuring Dr. Brenda Ortiz.
Dr. Ortiz is a Professor in the Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences and an Extension Specialist for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Her research includes impacts of weather and climate on agriculture especially corn and wheat crops, identification of adaptation strategies to reduce climate-related risk in agriculture, evaluation of irrigation scheduling strategies (sensor-based) for corn and soybean production, and evaluation of crop sensing technologies for variable rate application of nitrogen.
Free Registration: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApde-vrz0jE9Xkg8oP1LrxKnDA-XIf-Drp

Talladega National Forest Water Monitoring Workshop
2021-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL, 36258, United States
Alabama Water Watch, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is excited to expand our water monitoring project in National Forests in Alabama by conducting a workshop in the Talladega National Forest.
This project’s goal is to promote citizens to discover the National Forests in Alabama by monitoring their waters. Volunteer monitors will gather water chemistry and bacteriological monitoring data on select stream locations within the National Forests in Alabama.

This workshop will have virtual and in-person components and will cover information related to the water environment, forests and watershed health, pollution, water quality standards, and data management. Workshop participants will be trained and certified in AWW Water Chemistry and Bacteriological Monitoring.

This workshop will consist of:

1. A 1-hour Kickoff Virtual Meeting (via Zoom) on Thursday, September 16, 2021 – 5-6PM
2. Self-paced, online coursework for AWW Bacteriological Monitoring and AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring (to be completed during the 2 weeks prior to the Field Day)
3. A Field Day at Cheaha State Park on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 9am – 4pm.

*You must complete all three components to receive your AWW monitoring certifications.

During the in-person Field Day (10/1/21) of the workshop, participants will head outdoors to conduct Bacteriological and Water Chemistry monitoring practices and visit pre-selected monitoring sites in the Talladega National Forest.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Alabama Rivers Educator Workshop - Cheaha State Park
2021-10-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL, 36258, United States
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
Registration Fee: $35
Trainers: AWW Staff
Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Location: Cheaha State Park, Delta, AL
Workshop Description: MidSouth RC&D is supporting the continuation of the Alabama Rivers Educator Workshops based on An Educator’s Guide to Alabama Rivers Curriculum. The curriculum will assist educators to impart Alabama rivers related knowledge, inspiration, and challenges to young students throughout the state.
The curriculum correlates to the Alabama Course of Study Standards for Social Studies, Science, Social Science, Arts and more for grades 4-7, but is adaptable for any grade!
During the one-day workshop, participants will receive instruction on how to use the curriculum with their students.
With registration fee, participants will receive:

Certification as an Alabama Rivers Educator
Copy of Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge by Dr. Bill Deutsch
Copy of An Educator’s Guide to Alabama Rivers Curriculum
Access to online Digital Resources
Continuing Education Units from Auburn University and Professional Development Credits through PowerSchool
Lunch during the workshop

Participants will be expected to COVID-19 guidelines outlined by the CDC during the workshop.

Basin Banter with Bill - Tennessee River Basin
2021-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
A monthly series on the major river basins of Alabama featuring Dr. Bill Deutsch, author of Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge. This Basin Talk will explore the Tennessee River Basin.

WRC Water Webinar - Wesley Anderson - Catching Frogs and Trapping Hogs - A Story of Water and Wildlife
2021-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
Catching Frogs and Trapping Hogs – A Story of Water and Wildlife featuring Dr. Wesley Anderson.
Dr. Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and Extension Specialist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Unit. He is an expert in wildlife damage management, invasive species control, and non-game species ecology and conservation – particularly in agroecosystems and wetlands.
Free Registration: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpduyvrTsuGNxyBpHMIRJa1-edHmekHrNB

WRC Water Webinar - Ann Ojeda - Perceptions, Risk, and Reality of Septic System Impacts on Water Resources
2021-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
Perceptions, Risk, and Reality of Septic System Impacts on Water Resources featuring Dr. Ann Ojeda.
Dr. Ojeda is an Assistant Professor in the Auburn University College of Science and Mathematics’ Department of Geosciences. Ojeda’s research is the intersection of geology, environmental science, and human health, particularly, concerning the nature of toxic organic contaminants in the environment.
Free Registration: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdumrrTwqHN07zRxryCHfwB_uvsvB_oj_

AWW Monitoring Training - Auburn
2022-02-18 09:00 - 16:00 | CASIC Building, 559 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
February 2022 Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training
Registration is required: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aChDxf7DLyhLuu
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.

Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by February 1st.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On February 1st

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 February 15th

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)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)

On February 18th
Attend the in-person Field Day in Auburn where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the trainings.
Field Day Schedule:
8:45 am Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
9:00 am Bacteriological Monitoring Session
11:00 am Lunch Break (lunch provided by the City of Auburn)
12:45 pm Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
4:00 pm Adjourn
You will receive additional details for each of these steps once you register.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.

Red Algal Citizen Science - A Search For Alabama’s Unknown Red Algal Biodiversity
2022-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
There is incredible biodiversity in the state of Alabama – including freshwater snails, mussels, fish, and turtles. However, much of our biodiversity remains enigmatic. One group of organisms we lack critical information about are freshwater red macroalgae. Though rarely truly red in color, they provide food and habitat for macroinvertebrates and may serve as indicators of good water quality. However, they are not included in current biodiversity surveys in Alabama. To better understand the ecological role and potential usefulness of these algae as bioindicators, we first need to figure out where to find them.
This is where Alabama Water Watch monitors come in! We are asking for your help in identifying potential freshwater red algal habitat by taking photos of your monitoring sites. Our lab will examine the photographs to assess whether they may provide good freshwater red habitat and to determine if they should be included in our surveys. In the future, we plan to provide training and supplies for interested AWW monitors to collect and send algal samples to the Krueger-Hadfield lab at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Free Registration

WRC Water Webinar - Impacts of Invasive Wild Pigs, Sus Scrofa, on Water Quality and Wetland Ecosystem Health
2022-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
Impacts of Invasive Wild Pigs, Sus scrofa, on Water Quality and Wetland Ecosystem Health featuring Auburn University’s Elizabeth Bradley.
Registration is free and required: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-6spj4pG9Tr5agIBM5LMj6qA0VqR8Iq
Elizabeth A. Bradley is a PhD student in Dr. Graeme Lockaby’s lab at Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. She received her BS in Biology with High-Distinguished Honors from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Bradley’s PhD project explores the impacts of invasive wild pigs on water quality, wetland ecosystem health, and the resulting implications on pathogen transmission.

AWW Monitoring Training - Camp McDowell (Nauvoo, AL)
2022-03-25 09:00 - 14:30 | Camp McDowell, 105 Delong Rd, Nauvoo, AL, 35578, United States
March 2022 Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training
Registration is required: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rQXrEf7H1k0HoW
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.

Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by March 7th.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On March 7th

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 March 22nd

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)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)

On March 25th
Attend the in-person Field Day at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the trainings.
Field Day Schedule:
8:45 am Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
9:00 am Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
12:00 pm Lunch Break (option to purchase boxed lunch)
12:15 pm Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
12:30 pm Bacteriological Monitoring Session
2:30 pm Adjourn *Participants who also plan to attend the ARA River Rally will finish at 2pm*
You will receive additional details for each of these steps once you register.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.

WRC Water Webinar - Fostering a Successful Future for the Water Resources Field in Alabama
2022-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
A panel of water resources professionals discuss their educational and professional paths, roles in the water resources field in Alabama, and the most pressing needs for water resources research in Alabama and beyond.
Panelists include:
Sandy Faulkner | Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board
Chris Johnson | Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
Tom Littlepage | Alabama Office of Water Resources
Sabra Sutton | Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
Registration is free and required:https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/86242204845

AWW Monitoring Training - Birmingham
2022-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Birmingham Zoo
May 2022 Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training
Registration is required: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42BtOaeeIuBNqrs
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.

Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by April 19th.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On April 19th

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 May 3rd

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)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)

On May 6th
Attend the in-person Field Day in Birmingham where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the trainings.
Field Day Schedule:
9:45 am Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
10:00 am Bacteriological Monitoring Session
12:00 pm Lunch Break (bring a sack lunch)
12:45 pm Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
4:00 pm Adjourn
You will receive additional details for each of these steps once you register.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.

WRC Water Webinar - Smoke on the Water: Fire Effects on Black Rails and Other Coastal Marsh Birds
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Video Webinar), AL, United States
Smoke on the Water: Fire Effects on Black Rails and Other Coastal Marsh Birds featuring Dr. Jim Cox and Heather Levy of the Stoddard Bird Lab at Tall Timbers Research Station (TTRS).
Jim Cox heads up the Stoddard Bird Lab at TTRS. The focus of the award-winning lab ranges from assessing how fire management affects habitat for several birds that inhabit coastal marshes and upland pine forests to performing hands-on activities that benefit Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Brown-headed Nuthatch, and Frosted Elfin (an imperiled butterfly).
Heather Levy is an avian biologist in the Stoddard Bird Lab at TTRS. She has been studying Florida avifauna associated with fire for over 5 years, focusing on endemic and endangered species conservation and habitat management.
Registration is free and required: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduurpzspGdJFBQGEd_uwo9T2qyZbVvXA

Green Infrastructure Tour of Auburn University
2022-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | ARTF Building, 570 Devall Drive, Auburn University, AL, 36849, United States
*THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE TOUR ONLY*
REGISTER HERE
Green Infrastructure Tour
Friday, June 10, 2022 from 2pm – 4pm

We will host a guided Green Infrastructure Tour of Auburn University. We will travel by bus to several points of interest during the approximately two hour tour. Spots are limited and are given on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Meeting Location: Details coming soon!

A few stops will include:

Parkerson Mill Creek Stream Restoration
Toomers Corner Tree Boxes and Permeable Pavers
Brown Kopel Green Roof Courtyard
Foy Union Rain Garden
Arboretum Pitcher Plant Bog

Registration Fee: $5

$5 non-refundable fee per person which will go towards the cost of the bus.

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.
Questions? Contact awwprog@auburn.edu or 334-844-4785

2022 AWW Annual Meeting
2022-06-11 10:00 - 15:00 | CASIC Building, 559 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Celebrate 30 years of Alabama Water Watch with us at the 2022 Annual Meeting! – Registration Closed
When:
Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 10am – 3pm
Where:
Center for Advanced Science, Innovation, and Commerce (CASIC) Building
559 Devall Drive
Auburn, AL 36849
Schedule:
10:00 am – Welcome and Introductions
10:30 am – Program Updates from AWW, the AU Water Resources Center, and Global Water Watch
11:00 am – AWW at Work: Highlights and Opportunities with Tom McCauley (Auburn University Risk Management & Safety), Morgan Counts (Dog River Clearwater Revival), Scott Rogers (Alabama Dept. of Transportation), and Natalie Parsons (Alabama Dept. of Public Health – Lee County).
12 pm – Lunch
12:45 pm – 30 Years of AWW – guest presentation by Dr. Bill Deutsch
1:30 pm – AWW Awards Ceremony & Special Presentation
2:45 pm – Closing Comments
3pm – End
Registration Fees:

Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for youth 18 and under.
For couples and families, the fee for an add-on registration is $20 per additional person.
Each registration includes a catered lunch from Chappy’s Deli and a one-year membership with the Alabama Water Watch Association.
Registration closes on June 6th.

*We are offering a 2-hour Green Infrastructure Tour in Auburn on Friday (6/10/22) at 2pm, but spaces are limited. See more details in the registration form. If you are only interested in participating in the Green Infrastructure Tour on Friday afternoon, June 10th, email the AWW Office at awwprog@auburn.edu for registration options.

Exploring Our Living Streams Educator Workshop
2022-06-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Benjamin Moore Pell City, 109 Bamberg Dr, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Exploring Our Living Streams Educator Workshop
*Registration priority will be for formal and informal educators and volunteers who plan to conduct environmental education programming with youth.*
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Registration Fee: $35
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, JUNE 24. Refunds will only be given until Friday, June 24.
Trainers: AWW Staff
Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Date & Location:

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
10am – 5pm
Benjamin Moore
Pell City, AL
Workshop Description: Teachers and informal educators including 4-H Agents are invited to participate in this full day in-person training that will provide hands-on education about volunteer monitoring, water quality standards, and water pollution, and stream biomonitoring as presented in AWW’s curriculum, Exploring Our Living Streams Curriculum (EOLS).
The curriculum correlates to the Alabama Course of Study Standards for Science (Grades 4 and 6), Biology (Grades 9-12), Environmental Science (Grades 9-12), Life Science (Grade 7), and Earth Science (Grade 6).
During the workshop, educators will conduct stream biomonitoring on Fishing Creek in Pell City.
Participants will receive:

Certification as an Exploring Our Living Streams Educator
Certification as an Alabama Water Watch Stream BioMonitor
Copy of Exploring Our Living Streams: Stream Biomonitoring Curriculum
Access to online Digital Resources
Continuing Education Units from Auburn University and Professional Development Credits through PowerSchool
Lunch during the workshop

On June 14th
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 Course, Introduction to AL Water Watch (1 hour to complete).

By Midnight on June 27th
Complete the self-paced, online coursework for the Introduction to AL Water Watch.

On June 29th
Attend the in-person Field Day at Benjamin Moore in Pell City where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer.

Field Day Schedule:
9:45 am Check-In
10:00 am Welcome, Introductions, and Overview of 4-H AWW
10:30 am Practices of Stream Biomonitoring @ the Stream
12:30 pm Lunch Break & Special Presentation from Benjamin Moore Staff about their Environmental Education Programs
1:00 pm Principles of Stream Biomonitoring in Classroom
3:00 pm Activities from EOLS Curriculum
4:30pm Next Steps
5:00 pm Wrap Up!

Participants will be expected to follow COVID-19 guidelines outlined by the CDC during the workshop.
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.

Alabama Rivers Educator Workshop - Auburn - CANCELED
2022-07-19 10:00 - 17:00 | CASIC Building, 559 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
CANCELED
Alabama Rivers Educator Workshop Registration – CANCELED
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration Fee: $35
Trainers: AWW Staff
Workshop Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Date & Location:

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
10am – 5pm
Auburn University, AL
Workshop Description: MidSouth RC&D is supporting the continuation of the Alabama Rivers Educator Workshops based on An Educator’s Guide to Alabama Rivers Curriculum. The curriculum will assist educators to impart Alabama rivers related knowledge, inspiration, and challenges to young students throughout the state.
The curriculum correlates to the Alabama Course of Study Standards for Social Studies, Science, Social Science, Arts and more for grades 4-7, but is adaptable for any grade!
During the one-day workshop, participants will receive instruction on how to use the curriculum with their students.
Participants will receive:

Certification as an Alabama Rivers Educator
Copy of Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge by Dr. Bill Deutsch
Copy of An Educator’s Guide to Alabama Rivers Curriculum
Access to online Digital Resources
Continuing Education Units from Auburn University and Professional Development Credits through PowerSchool
Lunch during the workshop

Participants will be expected to follow COVID-19 guidelines outlined by the CDC during the workshop.
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.

AWW Monitoring Training - Prattville
2022-08-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Trustmark Bank Community Room, 148 E Main Street, Prattville, AL, 36054, United States
Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training
Registration is required!
**This registration is for new monitors seeking certification who will go through the Online Courses and participate in an in-person Field Day. If you are seeking recertification, please contact the Alabama Water Watch Office.
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring . You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by August 2nd.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On August 2nd

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 August 16th

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)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)

On August 19th
Attend the in-person Field Day in Prattville – Trustmark Bank Community Room where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the training.

Field Day Schedule: 8:45 am Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
9:00 am Water Chemistry Monitoring Session

12:00 pm Lunch Break (bring a sack lunch)
12:45 pm Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Bacteriological Monitoring Session
3:00 pm Adjourn

You will receive additional details for each of these steps once you register. 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.

AWW Monitoring Training - Enterprise
2022-09-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Enterprise State Community College, 600 Plaza Drive, Enterprise, AL, 36330, United States
September 2022 Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training
Registration is required: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rQXrEf7H1k0HoW
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
This workshop is provided in conjunction with Alabama Watershed Stewards (AWS), a statewide science-based educational program that promotes healthy watersheds, increases understanding of water pollution, and provides the knowledge to prevent and resolve local water quality problems. AWS is funded by a Clean Water Act 319 Partnership grant through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management and EPA Region 4.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by September 13th.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On September 13th

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 September 27th

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)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)

On September 30th
Attend the in-person Field Day at Enterprise State Community College in Enterprise, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the trainings.
Field Day Schedule:
8:45 am Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
9:00 am Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
12:15 pm Lunch Break (bring a sack lunch)
12:45 pm Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Bacteriological Monitoring Session
3:00 pm Adjourn
You will receive additional details for each of these steps once you register.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.

AWW Monitoring Training - Cheaha
2022-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL, 36258, United States
October 2022 Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training
Registration is required: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aChDxf7DLyhLuu
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.

Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by September 20th.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On September 20th

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 4th

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)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)

On October 7th
Attend the in-person Field Day at the Cheaha State Park Interpretive Center where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the trainings.
Field Day Schedule:
9:45 am Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
10:00 am Bacteriological Monitoring Session
12:00 pm Lunch Break (bring a sack lunch)
12:45 pm Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
4:00 pm Adjourn
You will receive additional details for each of these steps once you register.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.

Alabama Rivers Educator Workshop - Cheaha State Park
2022-10-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL, 36258, United States
Alabama Rivers Educator Workshop Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration Fee: $25
Trainers: AWW Staff Workshop
Contact Email: awwprog@auburn.edu
Workshop Contact Phone: 334-844-4785
Workshop Date & Location:

Saturday, October 8, 2022
10am – 5pm
Cheaha State Park
Delta, AL
Workshop Description: MidSouth RC&D is supporting the continuation of the Alabama Rivers Educator Workshops based on An Educator’s Guide to Alabama Rivers Curriculum. The curriculum will assist educators to impart Alabama rivers related knowledge, inspiration, and challenges to young students throughout the state.
The curriculum correlates to the Alabama Course of Study Standards for Social Studies, Science, Social Science, Arts and more for grades 4-7, but is adaptable for any grade!
During the one-day workshop, participants will receive instruction on how to use the curriculum with their students. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch.
Participants will receive:

Certification as an Alabama Rivers Educator
Copy of Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge by Dr. Bill Deutsch
Copy of An Educator’s Guide to Alabama Rivers Curriculum
Access to online Digital Resources
Continuing Education Units from Auburn University and Professional Development Credits through PowerSchool
One year Alabama Water Watch Association Membership

Participants will be expected to follow COVID-19 guidelines outlined by the CDC during the workshop.
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.

4-H AL Water Watch Bacteriological Monitoring Project Info Session for Educators
2023-02-09 16:00 - 17:00
**This event is for classroom educators who teach students 9-18 years old. If you are interested in getting involved with 4-H Alabama Water Watch as a volunteer or other type of educator, please contact us at awwprog@auburn.edu**
4-H AL Water Watch Bacteriological Monitoring Project Info Session for Educators
Want the opportunity to engage your students in citizen science?
The Exploring Pathogen Pollution in Our Waters project funded through NOAA can help you do just that.
Join our informational Zoom call on Thursday, February 9 at 4pm to find out more! Register through Zoom: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEld-6sqTgqG9brzNE8r8rc4_gTvgvzRHDG
Project Goal: To provide classroom educators with the training, materials, and support needed to engage students (ages 9-18) with Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences focused on understanding, detecting, and mitigating pathogen pollution in local waters.
Participation Includes:

Completing a 1.5 day, paid Professional Development Workshop at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, AL on June 6-7, 2023

Bacteriological monitoring with students

Completing a water stewardship outreach activity with students

Benefits Educators will Receive:

Food, lodging, and Professional Development Hours for June Workshop
Water Monitoring Materials
Support from 4-H AWW Staff
Stipend upon Project Completion

Contact us if you are interested in learning more about participation or would like to sign up to be added to our contact list. AWW will provide you with a project packet and application when applications open on February 1.

REGISTRATION CLOSED - AWW Monitoring Training - Auburn
2023-02-16 10:00 - 16:00 | CASIC Building, 559 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training
Registration is required!
**This registration is for new monitors seeking certification who will go through the Online Courses and participate in an in-person Field Day. If you are seeking recertification, please contact the Alabama Water Watch Office.
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by January 31st, 2023.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On January 31st

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 February 14th

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)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)

On February 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. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the training.

Field Day Schedule:
9:45 am Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
10:00 am Bacteriological Monitoring Session
12:00 pm Lunch Break
12:45 pm Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
4:00 pm Adjourn

You will receive additional details for each of these steps once you register. 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.

4-H AL Water Watch Bacteriological Monitoring Project Info Session for Educators
2023-02-28 16:00 - 17:00
**This event is for classroom educators who teach students 9-18 years old. If you are interested in getting involved with 4-H Alabama Water Watch as a volunteer or other type of educator, please contact us at awwprog@auburn.edu**
4-H AL Water Watch Bacteriological Monitoring Project Info Session for Educators
Want the opportunity to engage your students in citizen science?
The Exploring Pathogen Pollution in Our Waters project funded through NOAA can help you do just that.
Join our informational Zoom call on Tuesday, February 28 at 4pm to find out more! Register through Zoom: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldO-vrTwoHdA4Y_aeUaAYjGI2xd5G3qOo
Project Goal: To provide classroom educators with the training, materials, and support needed to engage students (ages 9-18) with Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences focused on understanding, detecting, and mitigating pathogen pollution in local waters.
Participation Includes:

Completing a 1.5 day, paid Professional Development Workshop at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, AL on June 6-7, 2023

Bacteriological monitoring with students

Completing a water stewardship outreach activity with students

Benefits Educators will Receive:

Food, lodging, and Professional Development Hours for June Workshop
Water Monitoring Materials
Support from 4-H AWW Staff
Stipend upon Project Completion

Contact us if you are interested in learning more about participation or would like to sign up to be added to our contact list. AWW will provide you with a project packet and application when applications open on February 1.

REGISTRATION CLOSED - AWW Monitoring Training - Foley
2023-03-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Graham Creek Interpretative Center, 23030 Wolf Bay Dr., Foley , AL, 36535, United States
Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training

Registration is required!
**This registration is for new monitors seeking certification who will go through the Online Courses and participate in an in-person Field Day. If you are seeking recertification, please contact the Alabama Water Watch Office.
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by February 21st, 2023.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On February 21st

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 March 2nd

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)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)

On March 4th
Attend the in-person Field Day at Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the training.

Field Day Schedule: 9am-3pm
8:45 am Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
9:00 am Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
12:00 pm Lunch Break
12:45 pm Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Bacteriological Monitoring Session
3:00 pm Adjourn

You will receive additional details for each of these steps once you register.
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.

AWW Monitoring Training - Gadsden
2023-03-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Noccalula Falls Park, 1502 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, 35901, United States
Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training

Registration is required!
**This registration is for new monitors seeking certification who will go through the Online Courses and participate in an in-person Field Day. If you are seeking recertification, please contact the Alabama Water Watch Office.
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
This workshop is provided in conjunction with Alabama Watershed Stewards (AWS), a statewide science-based educational program that promotes healthy watersheds, increases understanding of water pollution, and provides the knowledge to prevent and resolve local water quality problems. AWS is funded by a Clean Water Act 319 Partnership grant through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management and EPA Region 4.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by February 21st, 2023.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On February 21st

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 March 7th

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)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)

On March 10th
Attend the in-person Field Day at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the training.

Field Day Schedule:
8:45 am Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
9:00 am Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
12:00 pm Lunch Break
12:45 pm Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Bacteriological Monitoring Session
3:00 pm Adjourn

You will receive additional details for each of these steps once you register.
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.
