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SUMMARY:National Forest Water Monitoring Training - Bankhead
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required! \nAlabama Water Watch\, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and Wild Alabama\, is excited to announce Phase III of the water monitoring project in the National Forests in Alabama! \nThis project’s goal is to promote citizens to discover the national forests in Alabama…by monitoring their waters!  Volunteer citizens will gather water chemistry and bacteriological monitoring data on select stream locations within the National Forests in Alabama. \nTwo hybrid (virtual and in-person components) water quality monitoring trainings will be held in March through May 2024 for the Oakmulgee and Bankhead National Forests. \nEach workshop will cover information related to the water environment\, forests and watershed health\, pollution\, water quality standards\, and data management. Training participants will be trained and certified in AWW Water Chemistry and Bacteriological Monitoring. Although these trainings are focused on the USFS Project and monitoring sites in the NFAL\, they are open to anyone interested in getting certified as AWW Water Monitors. \nParticipants will head outdoors to conduct monitoring practices and visit pre-selected monitoring sites on the National Forests. \nProfessional Development Hours are available through PowerSchool for educators who complete training. For more information\, please email awwvolunteers@auburn.edu. \nYou must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification. \nFollow these steps to get started: \n1.  Register for training through this form by April 2nd\, 2024. \n2.  Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form. \nOn April 2nd \nParticipate 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. \n\nUse 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.\n\nBy Midnight on April 17th \nComplete the self-paced\, online coursework for the monitoring type(s) of interest. Course enrollment information will be sent to registrants on April 2nd.  \n\nIntroduction 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)\nBacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)\nWater Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)\n\nOn April 20th\nAttend the in-person Field Day at Bankhead National Forest 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. \nField Day Schedule: 9am-4pm\n8:45 am Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session\n9:00 am Bacteriological Monitoring Session\n12:00 pm Lunch Break\n12:45 pm Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session\n1:00 pm Water Chemistry Monitoring Session\n4:00 pm Adjourn \nYou will receive additional details for each of these steps closer to the workshop date. \nOnly 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. \nThe 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. \nContact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.
URL:https://aaes.auburn.edu/wrc/event/national-forest-water-monitoring-training-bankhead/
LOCATION:Camp McDowell\, 105 Delong Rd\, Nauvoo\, AL\, 35578\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Water Watch":MAILTO:awwprog@auburn.edu
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