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Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training – Northwest Alabama

March 25, 2022 @ 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Free

March AWW Workshop

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.

Venue

Camp McDowell
105 Delong Rd
Nauvoo, AL 35578 United States
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