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EPA 841-D-98-001
December 1998
The Watershed Academy
• Information Transfer Series, No. 7 •
Inventory of Watershed
Training Courses
Assessment and Watershed Protection Division
Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (4503F)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
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This document was prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water under EPA
Contract 68-C7-0018. Anne Weinberg of the EPA Office of Water provided technical direction.
Notice:
This document has been extensively reviewed by individuals responsible for training programs, but its
contents do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or any
other organization mentioned within. Mention of trade names or commercial products or events does not
constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
This report should be cited as:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1998. Inventory of Watershed Training Courses. EPA841-D-98-
001. Office of Water (4503F), United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC., 200pp.
To obtain a copy free of charge, contact:
National Center for Environmental Publications and Information (NCEPI)
Phone: 513-489-8190
Fax: 513-489-8695
This EPA report is available on the Internet at:
http://wwv.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy/its.html
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Preface
More and more environmental programs in recent years have structured themselves around watersheds. The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water is among the many that have promoted watershed
approaches and witnessed their successes all around the country. Watershed approaches provide a flexible
coordinating framework that focus resources on targeted problems within specific drainage basins. The guiding
principles of watershed approaches include stakeholder partnerships, a geographic focus, and sound science.
On February 14, 1998, the President released the Clean Water Action Plan, a document that outlines actions to
protect public health and restore our nation's precious waterways by setting strong goals and providing states,
communities, farmers, and landowners the tools and resources to meet them. It charts a new course emphasizing
collaborative strategies built around watersheds and the communities that sustain them. Specifically, the Plan
proposes increased protection from public health threats posed by water pollution; more effective control of
polluted runoff; and promotion of water quality protection on a watershed basis.
EPA's Watershed Academy, located in the Office of Water, was formed to assist in the protection of water quality
on a watershed basis by offering training courses and developing educational materials. The Academy provides
training on watershed processes, functions, and management techniques, as well as publicizes watershed-related
training programs developed by others. In addition, the Academy prepares watershed-related documents through
its Information Transfer Series, provides watershed management facilitation services to help states and tribes
implement watershed approaches, and has developed the Academy 2000 Internet-based training modules.
The Watershed Academy was identified in one of the key action items in the Clean Water Action Plan to serve as
a focal point to promote watershed-related training courses. This key action item states that "federal agencies will
complete an inventory of watershed training programs. Relevant offerings will be promoted through the Watershed
Academy and through other means as appropriate." The Inventory of Watershed Training Courses was developed in
response to this action item.
This Inventory has a number of purposes: :
• to help readers find training/educational opportunities on watershed protection
• to provide summaries and contact information for training sources consistent with the main principles of
watershed approaches
• to inform watershed managers about federal and non-federal courses that are consistent with the above
mentioned watershed approaches
• to be presented in a format that is easily updated, or able to be stored on electronic bulletin boards or home
pages.
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This document is part of the Watershed Academy's Information Transfer Series. Other documents included in the
Information Transfer Series include:
no. 1:
no. 2:
no. 3:
no. 4:
no. 5:
no. 6:
no. 7:
no. 8:
no. 9:
no. 10:
no. 11:
no. 12:
Watershed protection: a project focus (EPA841-R-95-003)
Watershed protection: a statewide approach (EPA841-R-95-004)
Monitoring consortiums: a cost-elective means to enhancing watershed data collection and analysis
(EPA841-R-97-006)
Land cover digital data directory for the United States (EPA841-B-97-005)
Designing an in/ormation management system for watersheds (EPA841-R-97-005)
In/ormation management for the watershed approach in the Pacific Northwest (EPA841-R-97-004)
Inventory of watershed training courses (EPA841-D-98-001)
Statewide watershed management facilitation (EPA841-R-97-011)
Watershed approach framework (EPA840-S-96-001)
Top 10 watershed lessons learned (EPA840-F-97-001)
Catalog of Federal funding sources for watershed protection (EPA841-B-97-008)
Catalog of watershed training opportunities (EPA841-B-98-001)
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this document. We received much support
and assistance from several interagency training workgroups, an EPA training workgroup, the private sector, and
others. Their time and effort were invaluable in assuring the accuracy of the information presented.
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Table of Contents1
Preface ....
Introduction
Training Courses (organized by agency and topic)
Agencies (Federal)
Bureau of Land Management
General Watershed Courses
Characterization of Abandoned Mine (1703-14) 3
Professional Resource Management (7000-01) • 4
Placer Reclamation for Wetlands & Environment (3000-62) 5
Riparian Management (1737-01) 6
Watershed Components and Processes (1730-24) ' 7
Watershed Rehabilitation I - Uplands (7000-08) : 8
Water Quality Courses :
Stream Dynamics and Channel Design for Reclamation and Restoration (7000-11) 9
Erosion Prediction: Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (7000-14) • 10
Ground Water Hydrology (7000-18) 11
Non-point Source Pollution Control on Federal Lands (7000-09) 12
Ecosystem Management Courses
Rangeland Health Assessment (1730-37) 13
Riparian/Wetland Ecological Site Inventory (1737-04) 14
Role of Microbiotic Soil Crusts in Range Health (1730-41) 15
Aquatic Resource Monitoring for Natural Resource Specialists- 16
Ecological Approaches to Land Management (1730-17) ..; 17
Regulatory Courses
Environmental Site Characterization I (1703-03) ; 18
Advanced Placers (3000-76) 19
Data Collection and Management Courses
PFC Training: Assessing Proper Functioning Condition of Riparian/Wetlands 20
Federal Highway Administration
Water Quality Courses
Identifying and Controlling Runoff Pollution from Roads, Highways and Bridges (13445) 21
Identifying and Controlling Erosion and Sedimentation (13446) 22
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Ecosystem Management Courses
Functional Assessment of Wetlands (WET II14218) 23
Office of Surface Milling
Regulatory Courses
Permitting Hydrology 24
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
General Watershed Courses
Interagency—Working at a Watershed Level (USAGE) '. 25
Water and the Watershed 26
Water Quality Courses
Engineering and Design of Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality Improvement 27
Groundwater Hydrology 28
Ecosystem Management Courses
Coastal Ecology 29
Ecological Resources: Identification, Analysis, and Evaluation 30
Fundamentals of Wetlands Ecology 31
Interdisciplinary Training for Ecosystem Restoration 32
Riparian Zone Ecology, Restoration, and Management 33
Wetland Development and Restoration 34
Wetland Mitigation Bank Development and Management 35
Wetlands Evaluation Procedures 36
U.S. Department of Agriculture
General Watershed Courses
A Framework for Stream Corridor Restoration 37
Water Quality Courses
Drainage School: Agricultural Water Management 38
Introduction to Water Quality (Distance Learning) 39
Soil Bioengineering (TECH 505) 40
Forest Water Quality (TECH 620) 41
Water Quality - Resource Assessment (TECH 850) 42
Hydrology Tools for Wetland Determination (TECH 895) 43
Hydrology Training Series —Modules 101,102,103,104,105,106,107, 111, 116,151, 206A, 206B,
206D and 251 (Distance Learning) 44
Water Quality Monitoring — Modules 1-13 (Distance Learning) 45
Ecosystem Management Courses
Aquatic Herpetology 46
Introduction to Ecological Principles: A Basic Biology Course (Distance Learning) 47
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Plant-Herbivore Interactions (TECH 705) 48
Rangeland Ecology (TECH 816) '. • 49
Pastureland Ecology I (TECH 818) 50
Ecological Science for Engineering Applications (TECH 828) 51
Wetland Restoration and Enhancement (TECH 885) 52
Hydric Soils for Wetland Delineation (TECH 890) 53
Data Collection and Management Courses
Forestry/Agroforestry Soil-Based Interpretations (TECH 610) 54
Introduction to Digital Remote Sensing (TECH 654) : 55
Soil Technology - Measurement and Data Evaluation (TECH 956) 56
Soil Mechanics Training Series—Modules 1-5 (Distance Learning) 57
Soil Properties and Interpretations—Modules 1-3, 6, 9, 16 and 18 (Distance Learning) 58
S.W.A.T. (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) Workshop 59
Outreach and Public Involvement Courses
Developing Your Skills to Involve Communities in Implementing Locally Led Conservation 60
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
General Watershed Courses
Watershed Academy 2000 (Distance Learning) • 61
Watersheds 101: Applied Watershed Management 62
Watersheds 102: Statewide Approach to Watershed Management 63
Watersheds 103: TMDL Training for State Practitioners 64
Watersheds 104: Executive Overview of the Watershed Approach 65
Watersheds 105: Watershed Management Tools Primer 66
Watersheds 106: Watershed Partnership Seminar 67
Watersheds 107: Using Internet Resources 68
Working at a Watershed Level (Council of State Governments) 69
Working at a Watershed Level: Basic Principles of Watershed Management
(University of Washington-Seattle) 70
Local Government Workshops: Tools for Watershed Protection : 71
Source Water Assessment and Protection Seminars 72
Tribal Nonpoint Source Workshops 73
Water Quality Courses :
BASINS Modeling Course 74
Field Workshop on Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions 75
Source Water Protection Delineation Technical Training '. 76
Stream Investigation and Stabilization Workshops 77
Water Quality Enhancement Techniques for Reservoirs and Tailwaters 78
Water Quality Standards Academy 79
Ecosystem Management Courses
Stream Processes, Assessment and Restoration Workshop 80
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Regulatory Courses
Clean Water Act Section 404 Regulatory Issues Training Course , 81
NPDES Permit Writers' Course 82
SRF Funding Framework Workshops: Integrating the SRF into the States' Water Quality Programs 83
Underground Injection Control (UIC) Inspector Training 84
Source Water Protection Training Module 85
Wellhead Protection Workshop 86
Basic Pretreatment Course 87
Data Collection and Management Courses
Volunteer Monitoring for Estuaries 88
Getting in Step—A Pathway to Effective Participation in Your Watershed 89
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
General Watershed Courses
Fish and Wildlife Management Planning (FIS2118) 90
Internet Introduction for Conservation Professionals (TEC7152) 91
Water Quality Courses
Water Quality Monitoring (FIS3104) 92
Ecosystem Management Courses
An Approach to Ecosystem Conservation (FIS2119) 93
Conservation Biology: An Introduction (WLD2101) 94
Ecosystem Approach Seminars (WLD2121) 95
Fish Passageways and Diversion Structures - East (FIS2110) 96
Integrated Pest Management (WLD2124) 97
Investigating Fish Kills (FIS1135) 98
Wetland Restoration (ECS3105) 99
Regulatory Courses
Environmental Investigations (ECS3125) 100
Habitat Conservation Planning for Endangered Species (ECS3117) 101
Interagency Consultation for Endangered Species (ECS3116) 102
Natural Resource Damage Assessment (ECS3111) 103
Overview of Federal and State Water Rights (WLD4008) 104
Natural Resource Law (WLD2122) 105
Wetland Regulatory Program (ECS3112) '.'.106
Data Collection and Management Courses
Monitoring Aquatic Biota (FIS2117) 107
Basic Fisheries Biology and Techniques (FIS1130) 108
Environmental Contaminants Field and Laboratory Techniques (ECS3101) 109
CIS Design for Regional Conservation Planning (TEC7115) 110
GIS Vegetative Cover Mapping (TEC7134) HI
Biotelemetry Techniques for Aquatic Systems (FIS2116) 112
Multivariate Statistical Analysis Techniques for Ecological Data (FIS4101) 113
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Principles and Techniques of Electrofishing (FIS2101) 114
Sampling Design for Field Studies (FIS4103) 115
Outreach and Public Involvement Courses
Basics of Working with the News Media (OUT8181) 116
Building Community Support (OUT8111) : 117
Community-Based Consensus Building (EXC5136) 118
Complex Environmental Negotiations (EXC5103) 119
Conservation Partnerships (OUTS 110) • 120
Developing Festivals and Special Events (OUT8144) 121
Education Programs for Youth: After-School, Weekends, and Summers (OUTS 162) 122
Negotiation Strategies and Techniques (EXC5102) 123
Public Outreach and Education: Dealing with Controversial Issues (OUT8103) 124
Public Outreach and Education: Overview and Program Planning (OUT8101) 125
Volunteer Recruitment and Management (OUT8114) 126
U.S. Geological Survey
Water Quality Courses
Ground-Water Flow System Analysis and Modeling 127
Basic Hydraulic Principles 128
Modeling Flow and Transport in a Fuverine Environment 129
Surface Water Hydraulic Analysis .! 130
Concepts In Aquatic Ecology • 131
Watershed Biogeochemistry • 132
Data Collection and Management Courses
Using Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) and Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) Software 133
Instream Flow Incremental Methodology Overview (Distance Learning) 134
Theory and Concepts of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (Distance Learning) 135
Practical Applications of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology 136
Instream Flow Incremental Methodology Stream Habitat Sampling Techniques 137
Using the Computer-based Physical Habitat Simulation System • 138
Stream Temperature Modeling (Distance Learning) 139
Habitat Evaluation Procedures • 140
Introduction to Habitat Evaluation Procedure 141
Field Water-Quality Methods for Ground Water and Surface Water 142
Agencies (State and Local)
Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District
Data Collection and Management Courses
Aquatic's Sampling Training Course ...
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County Resource Conservation District
Outreach and Public Involvement Courses
Stewardship Watershed Planning 144
Organizations
Center for Watershed Protection
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General Watershed Courses
Watershed Planning and Site Design , 145
Conservation Technology Information Center
Outreach and Public Involvement Courses
Bridge Builder: Training for Watershed Partnerships 146
Ecosystem Recovery Institute, Inc.
General Watershed Courses
Stream Stewardship 147
Data Collection and Management Courses
Stream Assessment Field Techniques 148
International Erosion Control Association
Water Quality Courses
Move it But Don't Lose It: Practical and Profitable Tips for Earth Moving Activities 149
National Association of Service and Conservation Corps
General Watershed Courses
Stream Restoration Training Sessions 150
Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc. (Dave Rosgen)
Water Quality Courses
Applied Fluvial Geomorphology , 151
Fluvial Morphology for Engineers 152
Natural Channel Design and River Restoration 153
River Assessment and Monitoring 154
River Morphology and Applications 155
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Yellowstone Association
Ecosystem Management Courses
Headwater Watershed Ecology • •
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Universities
Clemson University
Ecosystem Management Courses
Managing Forest Ecosystems
Colorado State University
Water Quality Courses
Design of Water Quality Monitoring Networks 158
Cook College
Water Quality Courses
A Seminar Series in Land Management and Construction Phasing, Sequence and Methods, for
an Earth Activity 159
North Carolina State University
Data Collection and Management Courses ;
Stream Hydrology Monitoring and Restoration Design 160
Oklahoma State University
Regulatory Courses
Design of Stormwater, Sediment, and Erosion Control Systems 161
Environmental Compliance for Marginal Well Producers 162
Oil Pollution Prevention Preparedness and Planning 163
Source Water Protection (Safe Drinking Water Act) 164
Watershed Management Planning: Ground Water 165
Watershed Management Planning: Surface Waters 166
Wellhead Protection Planning 167
Data Collection and Management Courses
Environmental Sampling and Analysis 168
University of British Columbia
General Watershed Courses
Integrated Watershed Management, RMES 500b (Distance Learning) : 169
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University of Connecticut
Water Quality Courses
Ponds, Lakes and Dams, Seminar Series/Land Management: Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Measures ... 170
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Water Qttality Courses
Drainage System Design 171
Planning and Engineering Dam Projects (Removal and Rehabilitation) 172
Stormwater Detention Basin Design 173
Urban Channel Design and Rehabilitation 174
Incorporating Water Quality into Stormwater Design 175
Creating and Using Wetlands for Wastewater and Stormwater Treatment and Water Quality Improvement .. 176
Using HEC-RAS to Compute Water Surface Profiles for Floodplains, Bridge and Culvert Hydraulics 177
Regulatory Courses
Achieving Water Quality Standards Through the Use of TMDL 178
Planning, Implementing, and Financing Stormwater Management Programs 179
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Data Collection and Management Courses
Understanding Sediment Analysis and Interpretation 180
Utah State University
General Watershed Courses
Basin Surveys and Applications 181
Daw Colkction and Management Courses
Aquatic Monitoring for Natural Resource Specialists 182
Index by Topic Incjex 1
Appendix A Course Submittal Forms Al
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Introduction
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This document provides one-page summaries of 180 watershed-related training courses offered by federal and state
agencies, as well as resource professionals in the private sector. It was developed in response to a key action item
listed in the Clean Water Action Plan that states "federal agencies will complete an inventory of watershed
training programs. Relevant offerings will be promoted through the Watershed Academy and through other means
as appropriate." The inventory includes short courses (1 day-2weeks) offered for resource professionals. It does
not include courses offered by universities as part of their curricula. Also, the courses listed include on-site training
as well as several distance learning modules available on the Internet.
This Inventory has a number of purposes:
• to help readers find training/educational opportunities on watershed protection
• to provide summaries and contact information for training sources consistent with the main principles of
watershed approaches j
• to inform watershed managers about federal and non-federal courses that are consistent with watershed
approaches
• to be presented in a format that is easily updated, or able to be stored on electronic bulletin boards or home
pages. :
The Inventory contains course summaries that provide the reader with enough information to determine their level
of interest and who to contact for further information—much like a college course catalogue. To develop the
Inventory, we surveyed available watershed training courses within and outside federal government. The complete
document is located on the Watershed Academy website at http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/
wacademy/its.html. If you have information on a watershed-related training course not included in this Inventory,
please submit it to the Inventory by filling out a submittal form located in Appendix A.
How To Use This Document
To develop the course summaries listed in this document, the EPA Office of Water researched available training
courses within and outside of the EPA, including state, private, and other federal organizations. This Inventory
presents general course and contact information. '
Each course summary includes a brief description of the course, contact information for follow up, sponsoring
organization and general guidelines on schedules and recom'mended target audiences.
Training courses are first separated by the sponsoring agency or organization. Under each of these headings the
courses are further divided into the following four categories:
• General Watershed Courses (includes general survey or overview courses)
• Water Quality Courses (includes physical, chemical, geological processes)
• Ecosystem Management Courses (includes biological and habitat issues)
• Regulatory Courses (includes training to satisfy various regulatory needs)
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• Data Collection and Management Courses (includes GIS and field sampling procedures)
• Outreach and Public Involvement Courses (includes outreach, stakeholder, partnership issues)
Please refer to the Table of Contents or the Index to scan the categories you are interested in and then turn to the
relevant page.
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Characterization of Abandoned Mine (1703*14)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management
Hazardous materials coordinators and environmental specialists involved
in site evaluations.
Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
Denver, CO.
5 days
$400 for non-BLM enrollment.
Bob Sykes
602-906-5556/602-906-5577
rsykes@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
Course is being designed to focus on abandoned mine lands. Participants
will be able to perform in-house, low cost, environmental
characterizations using state-of-the-art field techniques and interpretative
tools. Prerequisite: Current OSHA/HAZWOPER 40 hours training or
current HAZWOPER 8 hours refresher.
reclamation, contaminants, sampling, groundwater, BLM
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Professional Resource Management (7000-01)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management
Personnel who routinely work with vegetative, wildlife, soil, water and air
resources or deal with livestock or wildlife issues. Individuals who require
a familiarity with soil, water, air, wildlife, vegetation and watershed
resources.
Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
National Training Center, Phoenix, AZ.
3 weeks
To be determined.
Russ Krapf
602-906-5503/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
The focus will be on the integration of rangeland, wildlife, and soil, water
and air resource activities within an interdisciplinary, ecosystem base
management atmosphere. Students will learn how to identify critical data
needs and then collect, analyze and interpret the data. The course
teaches various styles of data presentation for technical uses, briefing
papers and public awareness.
watershed, monitoring, inventory, standards and guidelines, management
actions, soil, water, air, rangeland management, BLM, NTC
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Placer Reclamation for Wetlands & Environment (3000-62)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management
BLM, USFS, and NFS geologists, mining engineers, hydrologists, civil
engineers, and other technical personnel working in rehabilitation of
watersheds and streams.
Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
Missoula, MT.
2 weeks
TBD
Matt Shumaker
602-906-5526/602-906-5577
mshumaker@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
Placer Reclamation will cover topics essential to successful placer-mined
stream channel restoration, without excessive duplication of other
courses. There will be advance reading assignments, field trips, and the
internal Saturday will be a work day. Topics covered include: (1) channel
morphology and sedimentation, (2) placer geology highlights, (3) placer
mining and reclamation concurrent with mining, (4) pre-site assessment,
(5) restoration and elevation of water table, (6) re-establishment of
wetlands, (7) dirtwork planning, (8) restoration planning, (9) bank
stabilization, (10) methodology, (11) subsurface dams, (12) sand pumps,
(13) natural vs. synthetic geotextiles, (14) compaction, (15) grading
plans, and (16) cost estimation.
reclamation, placer, restoration planning, bank stabilization, channel
morphology, sedimentation, natural vs. synthetic geotextiles, BLM
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Riparian Management (1737-01)
Sponsoring Organization Bureau of Land Management
Target Audience Employees involved in riparian assessment and management.
Attendance Restrictions Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
As needed.
7 days
$700 for non-BLM enrollment.
Russ Krapf
602-906-5503/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
Recognition of the natural processes, functions, and values needed to
protect and restore riparian/wetland systems. Course provides: objectives
for planning documents, resource-related management strategies and
actions, monitoring and evaluation methods, and an interdisciplinary
approach to developing a plan for riparian management.
habitat, wetlands, surface water, riparian, monitoring, management,
planning federal, BLM, USFS, NTC
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Watershed Components and Processes (173 0-24)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management
Resource specialists with related ecosystems responsibilities.
Priority to BLM &.USFS employees.
As needed. :
9 days
$700 for non-BLM enrollment.
Russ Krapf
602-906-5503/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
An overview of the components and processes of watershed management.
Includes discussion of case studies of selected watersheds, integration of
natural and human resources in watershed descriptions, contributions of
soil/water/air specialists to interdisciplinary teams, and the benefits and
limitations of watershed data sources.
ecosystem and watershed management, land use, watershed
characterization, data, planning, federal, USES, BLM, NTC
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Watershed Rehabilitation I - Uplands (7000-08)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mafl
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key words
Bureau of Land Management
Resource specialists from any natural resource management agencies.
Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
As needed.
5 days
$700 for non-BLM enrollment.
Russ Krapf
602-906-5503/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, KL
85051-2517
None
An introduction to the basic philosophies, principles, and techniques of
upland watershed protection and rehabilitation. Students conduct a
watershed evaluation and prepare a watershed rehabilitation plan.
watershed, restoration, management, planning, federal, BLM, NTC, USFS
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Stream Dynamics and Channel Design for Reclamation and Restoration
(7000-11)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key words
Bureau of Land Management
Individuals who will be responsible for designing, implementing,
managing,and reviewing stream restoration (channel rehabilitation)
projects. ',
Priority to BLM, NRCS & USFS employees.
As needed.
9 days
$700 for non-BLM enrollment.
Russ Krapf
602-906-5503/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
An introduction to the basic philosophies, principles, and techniques of
stream channel protection and rehabilitation. Prepare designs that repair
or maintain stream dynamics to sustain stream corridor ecosystems based
on an understanding of the function of stream corridor ecosystems and
recognizing existing or potential problems.
surface water, channel restoration, watershed restoration, management,
planning, federal, BLM, NTC, USFS
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Erosion Prediction: Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (7000-14)
Sponsoring Organization Bureau of Land Management
Target Audience Soil scientists, hydrologists, GIS specialists.
Attendance Restrictions Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
Generally When/Where As needed.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet information
Brief Description
Key Words
5 days
$700 for non-BLM attendees.
Russ Krapf
602-906-5503/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
Examine erosion processes and their relationships to prediction modeling.
Students will become familiar with RUSLE automated prediction systems,
will build a database to fit specific situations, interpret soil, vegetation, and
hydrologic type data, and review techniques for resource collection and
use.
data analysis, modeling, watershed, nonpoint source pollution, federal,
BLM, NTC, USFS
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Ground Water Hydrology (7000-18)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management
Engineers, geologists, hydrologists, resource specialists involved in ground
water resources.
Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
As needed.
8 days
$1,000 for non-BLM attendees.
Russ Krapf or Steve Fechner
602-906-5503 or 602-906-5604/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov or sfechner@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
Determine ground water environment and interpret data for resource
action plans. Review composition and principles of ground water
chemistry. Recognize impact on ground water of energy sources, minerals
and hazardous materials. Use ground water prediction models. Design
and construct water wells.
groundwater, ground water prediction models, wells, BLM, NTC
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Non-point Source Pollution Control on Federal Lands (7000-09)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Bureau of Land Management
Resource specialist teams; participation from the local community,
colleges and other state or federal agencies.
Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
As needed.
5 days
$500 to non-BLM enrollment.
Russ Krapf
602-906-5503/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
An interagency course that covers responsibilities for meeting water
quality requirements. Impacts of the Clean Water Act on federal land
management agencies. Successes of best management practices.
BMP, Clean Water Act, water quality, planning, BLM, NTC
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Rangeland Health Assessment (1730-37)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management
Resource specialist teams; participation from the local community,
colleges and other state or federal agencies.
Priority to BLM&USFS. ; . , .
As needed.
2.5 days
None
Kelly Sparks, Julie Yocom, or Russ Krapf
602-906-5519, 602-906-5507, or 602-906-5503/602-906-5577
ksparks@tc.blm.gov, jyocom@tc.blm.gov, or rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
N/A
A visualization and communication process qualitatively assessing
warning signs for rangeland health problems: (1) Biotic and abiotic
indicators, (2) Rangeland thresholds and health concepts, (3)
Assessments tools at the local level, (4) Selecting the appropriate
ecological "reference area," and (5) Includes assessment exercises at two
field sites.
Course Objectives: (1) Learn how to use (or modify) existing
monitoring/inventory data to assess rangeland health. (2) Learn a
procedure to qualitatively assess rangeland health to be used to educate
the public and fill in the information gaps or rangeland health that are not
provided by existing monitoring and inventory data. (3) Improve
understanding of the relationship between rangeland health assessment
and the Standards for Rangeland Health and Guidelines for Grazing
Management.
rangeland health, standard and guidelines, grazing management, BLM,
NTC
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Riparian/Wetland Ecological Site Inventory (1737-04)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management
Interdisciplinary teams consisting of a soil scientist, hydrologist, vegetation
specialist, and wildlife biologist. Managers are encouraged to attend as
part of their local team. Teams may have representatives from other
agencies.
Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
When requested.
5 days
$750 for non-BLM enrollment.
Russ Krapf
602-906-5503/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
Use of the Ecological Site Inventory (ESI) method by interdisciplinary
teams to evaluate riparian and upland sites. Team members learn roles
and responsibilities in the ESI process. They learn to recognize,
characterize, and interpret riparian and upland ecological sites using the
ESI.
riparian classification, inventory, interdisciplinary teams, and ecological
site inventory, BLM, NTC
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Role of Microbiotic Soil Crusts in Range Health (1730-41)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management '.
Ecologists, biologist, range specialists, and botanists.
Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
National Training Center, Phoenix, AZ.
5 days :
$500 for non-BLM enrollment.
Russ Krapf
602-906-5503/602-906-5577
rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None ;
Describes the types of soil crusts and their importance in maintaining
rangeland and soil health. Identifying soil crusts, importance of soil crusts
and effects of management actions on soil crusts will be covered.
microbiotic soil crusts, management, ecological and hydrological roles of
microbiotic crusts, BLM, NTC
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Aquatic Resource Monitoring for Natural Resource Specialists
Sponsoring Organization Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service
Target Audience Water resource technical personnel.
Attendance Restrictions Offered once a year; limited to 20 people. Additional courses will be
scheduled on demand.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Fall, Utah State University, Logan, UT.
1 week
$675 per person
Mark Vinson
435-797-2038/435-797-1871
Aqua@cc.usu.edu
BLM Buglab, Fish and Wildlife Department, Utah State University,
Logan, UT 84322-5210
http://www.zmariner.com/fs/ce/index.htmland
http://www.usu.edu/~buglab/main.htm
This course introduces the conceptual framework needed to design an
aquatic monitoring program. Legal mandates requiring land management
agencies to monitor the effects of their activities will be reviewed along
with the ecology of aquatic biota (macroinvertebrates, warm and cold
water fishes, algae/macrophytes), the dynamics of aquatic ecosystems, and
the basic principles of hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and limnology.
The course combines lectures and field work to familiarize the students
with sampling equipment and techniques, the analysis of biological and
physical data. Attendees use the information to develop an aquatic
monitoring program.
surface water, limnology, aquatic ecology, monitoring, watershed,
geomorphology, watershed characterization, sampling, data analysis, BLM,
USFS
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Ecological Approaches to Land Management (1730-17)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service
Resource specialists, interdisciplinary teams (50 percent USFS and other
agency participation).
Attendance Restrictions None
Key Words
Yearly, National Training Center, Phoenix, AZ.
5 days
$600 for non-BLM enrollment.
Julie Yocom, Kelly Sparks, or Russ Krapf
602-906-5507, 602-906-5519, or 602-906-5503/602-906-5577
Jyocom@tc.blrn.gov, ksparks@tc.blm.gov, or rkrapf@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
Fundamental ecological principles on the nature and distribution of
rangeland ecosystems. Special emphasis on ecological assessments that
integrate social, economics, biological and physical attributes at the
watershed or other scales. Given a foundation of ecological principles and
management strategies, the participant can work as a team member to:
develop ecological assessments that integrate social, economic, biological
and physical attributes at the watershed level and other scales. Integrate
assessments into the planning process at various scales. And recommend
monitoring methods that measure the success of management actions.
watershed, ecological assessments, scales, planning, BLM, NTC
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Environmental Site Characterization I (1703-03)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management
Hazardous materials coordinators and specialists with supporting roles in
site screening and characterization and those personnel that are
responsible for sampling the different environmental medias.
Priority to BLM & USFS employees.
National Training Center, Phoenix, AZ.
2 weeks
$700 for non-BLM enrollment.
Bob Sykes
602-906-5556/602-906-5577
rsykes@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
Hazardous material site screening and characterization and how best to
measure, characterize, and predict contaminant movement. Information
presented is applicable to the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
process. (1) Assessing physical and chemical parameter in potentially
contaminated environmental media. (2) Determining sampling needs and
site management plan. (3) Contaminant fate and transport. (4) Field
chemical analysis—measurements, characterization, and prediction.
contaminant transport, characterization, prediction, environmental
assessment, BLM
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Advanced Placers (3000-76)
Sponsoring Organization Bureau of Land Management
Target Audience
BLM, USFS and NFS mineral examiners. Others as space is available,
case by case.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
As needed.
2.5 weeks
Estimated at $2,000 (this estimate is subject to change).
Matt Shumaker
602-906-5523/602-906-5577 ;
mshumaker@tc.blm.gov
BLM-National Training Center, 9828 North 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
85051-2517
None
Upon completion of the class, students will be able to: (1) describe placer
reclamation methods and evaluate their application, (2) apply current
policy and case law to precious metal placer examinations, and (3)
evaluate a precious metal placer deposit using modern equipment and
applicable cost estimation methods. Intermediate to expert instruction in
examination of precious metal placers, and review of reports that evaluate
them. (1) Reclamation methods, (2) Mining law and case law
developments, (3) Mining methods, (4) Avoiding pitfalls in mapping and
sampling, (5) Cost estimation for operations and reclamation, (6) Placer
re-mining as a method of watershed rehabilitation, (7) Sediment control
and settling, and (8) Hands-on field exercises. Course will meet
continuing education requirements for Certified Review Mineral
Examiners (CRMEs).
reclamation, placer examinations, certified review mineral examiners
(CRMEs), mining methods, costs, BLM
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PFC Training: Assessing Proper Functioning Condition of
Riparian/Wetlands
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mai!
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service
No restrictions.
Limited to 40 participants per course.
Locations and schedules are currently in development.
1 day classroom; 1 day field application.
None
Susan Holtzman
503-808-2987/503-808-2469
None
USDA Forest Service, P.O. Box 3523, Portland, Oregon 97208
None
This course presents a process that enables an interdisciplinary team to
assess the functional condition, capability and potential of riparian-
wetland areas. It is based on the physics of streams, riparian function
being the interaction of soil, water and vegetation. Riparian function is
indicative of watershed health. This course presents a method to gain site
specific knowledge in order to determine realistic and achievable desired
future conditions.
wetlands, riparian function, Forest Service, USDA, NRCS, federal
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Identifying and Controlling Runoff Pollution from Roads, Highways and
Bridges (13445)
NHI
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
National Highway Institute
Personnel of federal agencies, contractors, and other individuals who
manage erosion control devices on local projects that require basic site
selection, design, construction, and maintenance of erosion and sediment
control plans. Basic knowledge of design, construction, and maintenance
of erosion and sediment control practices would be beneficial.
Target of 30, maximum of 60 participants.
Determined when course is scheduled.
1 day (CEU: 0.6 Units).
$2,500 (cost to government agencies to host)/$5,000 (cost to the private
sector to host).
Al Miller, Course Coordinator, Lynn Cadarr, Course Scheduling, Bill
Dowd, Technical Information
703-235-0521/703-235-0528/703-3664580
al.miller@fhwa.dot.gov, lynn.cadafr@fhwa.dot.gov,
william.dowd@fhwa.dot.gov
National Highway Institute, 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 800, Arlington,
VA 22203
http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov
This elementary course teaches management practices to control erosion
and sedimentation on highway construction and maintenance projects.
Basic methods to identify erosion and sedimentation sources are shown,
and then techniques are presented to plan, select, and install the
appropriate controls. This course includes the following topics: project
planning and site selection, erosion and sediment control devices and
their uses, basic mechanism of erosion and sedimentation, development of
an erosion and sediment control plan, stormwater and nonpoint source
control, construction operations and erosion and sediment control plan
implementation, maintenance and inspection of erosion and sediment
control devices and regulatory requirements.
erosion and sediment control practices, nonpoint source control, NHI
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Identifying and Controlling Erosion and Sedimentation (13446)
NHI
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
National Highway Institute
Federal, state, local, and private contractor managers, designers,
engineers, technicians, and inspectors who are involved with the basic
selection, design, construction, and maintenance of erosion and sediment
control plans. A knowledge of hydrology and drainage, and a basic
understanding of design, construction, and maintenance of erosion and
sediment control practices would be beneficial.
Target of 30, maximum of 60 participants.
Determined when course is scheduled.
2 days (CEU: 1.2 Units).
$3,500 (cost to government agencies to host)/$7,000 (cost to the private
sector to host).
Al Miller, Course Coordinator, Lynn Cadarr, Course Scheduling, Bill
Dowd, Technical Information
703-235-0521/703-235-0528/703-3664580
al.miller@fhwa.dot.gov, lynn.cadarr@fhwa.dot.gov,
william.dowd@fhwa.dot.gov
National Highway Institute, 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 800, Arlington,
VA 22203
http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov
This course addresses management techniques for controlling erosion and
sedimentation on highway construction projects during planning, design,
construction, and maintenance. Methods to identify the source of the
erosion and sedimentation are presented, including best management
practices to insure the current legislative and regulatory requirements of
FHWA, EPA, and local governments are met.
erosion and sediment management techniques, BMPs, NHI
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Functional Assessment of Wetlands (WET II 14218)
Sponsoring Organization National Highway Institute
Target Audience State DOT personnel who have professional/technical responsibilities
relating to highway design, construction, operation, or maintenance
activities affecting wetlands. Other federal, state, local government, and
industry personnel with related responsibilities may be permitted to attend
on a space available basis. A basic understanding of federal regulations
concerning wetlands will be helpful. In addition, participants need at least
one of the following: (1) experience in the highway project development
process; (2) experience in highway project planning and design; (3)
experience in natural resources regulation and management; or (4)
experience in ecological assessment and mitigation design.
Attendance Restrictions Limited to 30 participants.
2, 3, or 4-day course versions. See Technical Information contact below.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
2 days (CEU: 1.2 Units), 3 days (CEU: 1.8 Units), 4 days (CEU: 2.4
Units)
$3,500 (cost to government agencies to host)/$7,000 (cost to the private
sector to host)-2 days, $5,000 (cost to government agencies to
host)/$ 10,000 (cost to the private sector to host)-3 days, $6,500 (cost to
government agencies to host)/$ 13,000 (cost to the private sector to host)-
4 days.
Al Miller, Course Coordinator, Lynn Cadarr, Course Scheduling, Paul
Garret!, Technical Information
703-235-0521/703-235-0528/703-366-2067
al.miller@fhwa.dot.gov, lynn.cadarr@fhwa.dot.gov,
paul.garrett@fhwa.dot.gov
National Highway Institute, 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 800, Arlington,
VA 22203
http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov :
This course provides an overview of wetland regulations and ecology,
impact of highways on wetlands, mitigation projects, and methods of
assessing wetland functional values. The course is available in three
versions, either totally classroom or classroom and field exercises. The
classroom only version is a two day presentation, with the emphasis on the
HGM (hydrogemorphic), WET II (Wetland Evaluation Technique), and
EPW (Evaluation of Planned Wetland functional assessment techniques.
The classroom and field option is available in three and four day versions.
wetland regulations, NHI
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Permitting Hydrology
Sponsoring Organization Office of Surface Mining
Target audience
State, federal, tribes, industry, and private citizens concerned about
effects of coal mining on the environment.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where Scheduled in various locations within those states that conduct coal
mining.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
3.5 days
States and tribes, no cost. Others, depends on meeting certain training
criteria.
Sarah Donnelly
202-208-2826/202-219-3111
None
Office of Surface Mining, 1951 Constitution Ave, NW, Room #212,
Washington, DC 20240
None
Provides information to participants as to data necessary to fulfill the
requirements of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act which
pertains to the probable hydrologic consequences of mining and
reclamation operations. The affects of probable cumulative impacts of
all anticipated mining in the area upon the hydrology of the area and
particularly upon water availability. This data is necessary for the
regulatory authority to determine if mining can be conducted without
major damage to the environment. The course also gives the
participants a problem to solve which is done during the length of the
course based on course data obtained.
surface water quantity and quality, overburden/geology, probable
hydrologic consequences, material damage standards, and cumulative
hydrologic impact assessment, OSM
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Interagency—Working at a Watershed Level
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Federal and non-federal partners actively involved in watershed planning
and management activities under the auspices of the Corps of Engineers.
Attendance Restrictions No prerequisites are necessary for this basic course, but environmental
sciences course work or experience may significantly assist attendees.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-Mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Not currently scheduled. '
5 days
To be determined.
Joe Pickett
256-895-74457 256-895-7442
Joseph.C.Pickett@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Professional
Development Support Center, Attn: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. BOX 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301 :
None
Purpose of course is to introduce the use of the watershed approach to
understanding issues, problems, and opportunities related to water and
related land resources. The process of problem solving to allow for
connectedness, choices, and change to working at a watershed level is
part of the course. This course is an adaption of an interagency course
offered through the EPA's Watershed Academy. Focus of this course is
on the Corps of Engineers activities which are typically at a larger scale
than most community-based watershed efforts. Although a number of
the Corps watershed studies or activities are comprehensive in scope,
Corps watershed studies frequently have a single or multiple focus
involving the restoration of aquatic habitat or damaged environments,
flood damage reduction and hazard mitigation, navigation, water
allocation, federal land stewardship, and/or regulated activities within
the context of the watershed.
watershed, interagency, ecology, agents of change, analysis and planning,
management measures, stakeholders, and social and organizational
elements of watershed planning and management, USAGE
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Water and the Watershed
Sponsoring Organization United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Target Audience
Water control managers, hydrologists, hydraulic engineers,
environmentalists, biologists, economists, sociologists, ecologists, or study
managers.
Attendance Restrictions Federal, state, and local government employees.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-Mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
July in Davis, CA.
5 days
FY99 tuition is $1,310 per person.
John Buckley
256-895-7445/256-895-7442
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. BOX 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
None
The course covers the occurrence, movement, storage, and control of
water, the processes and history of the natural development of the
landscape, the concept of the watershed as a bioregion, the
interrelationship of natural systems (watershed ecology), the role of the
soil mantle as a natural filter, the effects of wastewater on stream and
river water quality, the development of water for supply and irrigation,
hydroelectric power, recreation, the protection of persons and property
from flooding, the preservation, conservation and restoration of natural
features such as wetlands; and the social, cultural, and institutional
elements of water management.
surface water and groundwater hydrology, geomorphology, watershed
ecology, adaptive management, scenario development, stakeholders,
geographic information systems, USAGE, local and state organizations,
watershed management
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Engineering and Design of Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality
Improvement
Sponsoring Organization United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Target Audience Engineers, hydrologists, soil scientists, biologists, and others involved in
the planning, design, construction, and operation/maintenance of
constructed wetlands. :
Attendance Restrictions USAGE personnel as well as qualified personnel from other government
agencies.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
March in Orlando, EL.
36 hours
$2,130
John Buckley
256-895-7431/256-895-7466
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, The Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. Box 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
This course provides students with a working knowledge on how to
construct wetlands for water quality improvement. Planning, design,
engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, and monitoring
for civil works projects will be stressed. This course will also introduce
the latest proven technologies that can be applied to the construction
and use of wetlands for surface and wastewater improvement. Case
studies of important constructed wetlands with lessons learned will be
discussed. The course will also include problem solving sessions as well
as field trips to wetlands that are functioning for water quality
improvement.
water quality improvement, wastewater treatment, agricultural runoff,
point/nonpoint source pollution, role of vegetation in constructed
wetlands, USAGE
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Groundwater Hydrology
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Engineers, geologists, hydrologists, and water resources planners.
Federal, state, and local government employees.
August in Davis, CA.
5 days
$1,190
John Buckley
256-895-7431/ 256-895-7466
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, The Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. Box 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
The course focuses on applied groundwater hydrology for the purpose of
planning and evaluation. Topics include the occurrence and movement
of groundwater, well hydraulics, site characterization, surface water and
groundwater interaction (and groundwater modeling). Hand methods
and computer techniques are presented as methods of analysis.
groundwater, data analysis, hydrogeology, USAGE
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Coastal Ecology
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Engineers, scientists, and technicians with planning operations, or
regulatory duty assignments involving marine and coastal systems.
USAGE personnel as well as qualified personnel from other government
agencies.
May in Charleston, SC.
36 hours
$2,755
John Buckley
256-895-7431/ 256-895-7466
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, The Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. Box 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
Students are introduced to the basic concepts of marine/estuarine
ecology (including benthic ecosystems, fisheries, coastal marsh and
seagrass ecology), sensitive resources, experimental design, and current
marine ecological techniques such as the Benthic Resources Assessment
Techniques (BRAT) and the Sediment Profiling (SP) camera. The role
and importance of coastal ecosystems will be discussed. This course
provides students with state-of-the-art knowledge and technology
regarding marine and coastal ecology. Students are given an overview of
the latest techniques in the field of coastal ecology.
benthic ecology/ecosystems, coastal marsh, seagrass ecology, fisheries,
BRAT, USAGE
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Ecological Resources: Identification, Analysis, and Evaluation
Sponsoring Organization United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Target Audience
Engineers, scientists, and technicians involved in the management,
analysis, identification or evaluation of ecological resources.
Attendance Restrictions USAGE personnel as well as qualified personnel from other government
agencies.
Generally When/Where April, May, June in Vicksburg, MS.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
36 hours
$1,470
John Buckley
256-895-7431/ 256-895-7466
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, The Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. Box 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
This course provides students with a working knowledge of how to
define, acquire, and appropriately report ecological resources data,
information, and the analysis required to comply with federal laws,
executive orders, Corps of Engineers policy and planning guidance.
Students are taught state-of-the-art techniques and procedures for
collecting, analyzing, and displaying ecological resource information used
for planning reports and NEPA documents. Ecological resources include
broadly defined fish and wildlife populations, habitats, and their
relationship to each other and the environment/ecosystem.
vegetation sampling, assessment techniques, ecosystem, watershed,
flora/fauna, riparian zone, wetlands, uplands, biota, hydrology,
geomorphology, USAGE
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Fundamentals of Wetlands Ecology
Sponsoring Organization United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Target Audience
Engineers, hydrologists, soil scientists, biologists, and ecologists needing
an overview of basic wetland ecological concepts and principles.
Attendance Restrictions USAGE personnel as well as qualified personnel from other government
agencies.
Generally When/Where June in Annapolis, MD and August in Olympia, WA.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
36 hours
$1,880 '.
John Buckley
256-895-7431/256-895-7466
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, The Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. Box 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
This course provides an introduction of basic wetland ecological
concepts and principles in the context of planning and operating civil
works environmental and mitigation projects. Students are provided a
.basic knowledge of wetland flora and fauna, hydrology, soils, and
ecology. The course emphasizes wetlands functions and values in an
ecosystem perspective. Both saltwater and freshwater wetlands will be
addressed. The relationship of wetlands to adjacent terrestrial and deep
water habitats, along with wetlands succession and dynamics are
discussed. ;
wetlands hydrology, wetland vegetation, faunal populations, plant and
animal communities, ecosystem relationships, hydric soils, wetland
classification systems, evaluation of wetland functions, wetlands
restoration and constructed wetlands, USAGE
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Interdisciplinary Training for Ecosystem Restoration
Sponsoring Organization United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Target Audience Engineers and scientists involved in the planning, operating, and
managing of ecosystem restoration projects, including permits under the
Clean Water Act that would involve ecosystem restoration.
Attendance Restrictions USAGE personnel as well as qualified personnel from other government
agencies.
Generally When/Where May in Vicksburg, MS.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
36 hours
$1,660
John Buckley
256-895-7431/ 256-895-7466
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, The Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. Box 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
This course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on ecosystem
restoration, protection, and management. Students will learn the
principles of selected disciplines outside their own and will become
familiar with relevant case studies and issues in planning and conducting
ecosystem restoration. At the end of the course, the students will have a
more holistic understanding of ecosystems and the requirements for
successfully restoring, protecting, and managing them.
ecology, hydrology, geology, soil types, biota, wetlands, uplands, riparian
zone, geomorphology, ecosystem relationships, flora and fauna, USAGE
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Riparian Zone Ecology, Restoration, and Management
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Environmental protection specialists, physical scientists, hydrologists,
and natural resource personnel involved in the management, analysis,
identification, and evaluation of ecological and natural resources.
USAGE personnel as well as qualified personnel from other government
agencies.
April in Augusta, GA and June in Fresno, CA.
36 hours
$2,280
John Buckley
256-895-7431/256-895-7466
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, The Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. Box 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
This course addresses planning and management issues that pertain to
riparian ecosystems in a variety of ecological and geographical settings.
Emphasis is placed on the ecology, restoration, and stewardship of
riparian habitats associated with civil works planning and operational
projects. Students will be able to characterize riparian habitats,
understand the function and values of these habitats and make
appropriate decisions regarding their restoration, use, conservation, and
management from an ecosystem perspective.
riparian classification, ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, flora and
fauna, inventory and monitor techniques, corridors, buffer strips, impacts
(hydrologic changes, vegetation modification, exotic species, agricultural
practices, bank erosion , nonpoint source pollution), USAGE
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WetZand Development and Restoration
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-Mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Biologists and engineers.
Preference given to staff from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and
Department of Defense. Other federal and state government employees
may attend as space is available.
Scheduled in various cities around the U.S.
5 days
$2,040
Janie Hughes
256-895-7440
Janie.d.hughes@hnd01.usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Professional
Development Support Center, Attn: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. BOX 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
Provides introductory training in the concepts and practices of wetlands
restoration and development in both inland (freshwater) and coastal
areas. The course is directed towards biologists and engineers concerned
with wetlands and seagrass development on dredged material, restoration
of disturbed wetlands and seagrass beds, and techniques for reducing
engineering impacts. Practical, hands-on field application of state-of-
the-art techniques is emphasized.
wetland, restoration, federal, USAGE
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Wetland Mitigation Bank Development and Management
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
This course is primarily for personnel involved in regulatory functions;
however, anyone involved in wetlands mitigation should find this course
useful.
Attendance Restrictions USAGE personnel as well as qualified personnel from other government
agencies.
Generally When/Where June-July in Orlando, FL.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
36 hours
$1,800
John Buckley
256-895-7431/ 256-895-7466
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, The Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. Box 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
Mitigation banking is gaining acceptance as a tool for dealing with some
wetland losses. Students will be taught how to apply mitigation banking
principles to the plan, design, implementation, and management of
mitigation banks. This course provides students with the knowledge
required to develop and manage successful mitigation banks. Topics
such as setting bank goals, federal agency perspectives on banking,
financial assurances, calculation and management of credits and debits,
use of the Hydrogeomorphic Wetland Functional Assessment Method
(HGM), considerations for siting and planning, and success criteria will
be covered. '
Mitigation Review Banking Team (MBRT), financial viability, credits
and debits, ecological bank characteristics, Habitat Units (HU),
Hydrogeomorphic Classification System (HGM), USAGE
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Wetlands Evaluation Procedures
Sponsoring Organization United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Target Audience Biologists, economists, engineers, natural resource managers,
environmental specialists, as well as personnel involved in regulatory
function.
Attendance Restrictions USAGE personnel as well as qualified personnel from other government
agencies.
Generally When/Where March-April in Mobile, AL.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-Mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
36 hours
$2,190
John Buckley
256-895-7431/ 256-895-7466
John.P.Buckley@usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, The Professional
Development Support Center, ATTN: CEHR-P-TO, P.O. Box 1600,
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
http://pdsc.usace.army.mil
This course provides an in-depth introduction of existing wetland
evaluation procedures and case study application to wetland systems for
environmental impact assessment and evaluation purposes. Methods to
identify and evaluate the functions of wetlands and their corresponding
values to the ecosystem and society will be discussed. Evaluation of a
wetlands' role in an ecosystem and watershed setting will be addressed.
The requirements for wetlands evaluation and justification during
project planning, operations, and the natural resource management
phases of civil works program will be stressed.
Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP), Habitat Suitability Index (HSI),
Habitat Units (HU), Wetland Evaluation Technique (WET),
Hydrogeomorphic Classification System (HGM), USAGE
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A Framework for Stream Corridor Restoration
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Interagency Watershed Training Consortium
Interdisciplinary technical and management teams and individuals
responsible for planning, designing, and implementing stream corridor
restoration.
Attendance Restrictions "Working at a Watershed Level" strongly encouraged.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Through participating agencies: NRCS, USEPA, USAGE, BOR, BLM,
USFS, and USFWS.
5 days
Varies by agency and location. ;
Don Holley
817-509-3267/817-509-3271
dholley@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.usda.gov
Stream corridor restoration practitioners and involved citizens will
enhance the success of their work with a common understanding of
associated principles, processes, and practices. This interagency course
provides a broad foundation of scientific and social principles proven
useful in guiding stream corridor restoration. Utilizing the interagency
publication, Stream Corridor Restoration: Principles, Processes, and
Practices, this introductory course discusses the ecological processes,
structure, and functions forming stream corridor systems; stream corridor
characterization and condition analysis; developing a restoration plan;
restoration design, implementation, and monitoring.
stream corridor restoration, ecological functions, NRCS, USEPA,
USAGE, BOR, BLM, USFS, USFWS
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Drainage School: Agricultural Water Management
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
USDA Cooperative Extension, Ohio State University and Ohio EPA
Personnel participating in agricultural water management.
None
March 1999 in Columbus or Toledo, OH.
I
5 days
$250
Larry Brown
614-292-3826/614-292-9448
brown.59@osu.edu
The Ohio State University Extension, 590 Woody Hayes Drive,
Columbus, OH 43210-1057
N/A
This course will focus on field-scale and small-watershed-scale level
drainage design. The course focuses primarily on water table
management systems and constructed wetlands in an integrated system.
I
watershed, land use, water quality, ground water, nonpoint source
pollution, best management practices, management, planning, wetland,
restoration, USDA, university, state
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Introduction to Water Quality (Distance Learning)
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Target Audience Federal, state, and district employees, tribal representatives, and those
involved in nonpoint pollution abatement/mitigation or control
activities.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where As needed/registration on the Internet.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Three months to complete self-study program. The training program
requires approximately 20 hours of concentrated study to complete.
None
Dave Drennan
817-509-3246/817-509-3271
ddrennan@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/iris/water_qual/netinfo.html
This course creates an awareness of NRCS Water Quality policy, teaches
principles and how to apply them in daily NRCS activities at the field,
farm, and watershed scales. The course utilizes video and a student
workbook for self-instructional delivery. This is an introductory level
training program. Students will have 3 months from the registration day
and completion of the pretest until the time they must complete the post
test. The self-study program includes 12 modules.
water quality, planning process, nonpoint source management,
watershed, conservation, partnerships, USDA, NRCS, federal
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Soil Bioengineering (TECH 505)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Individuals who plan, design, or install conservation practices and who
anticipate they will be utilizing small, simple soil bioengineering systems
or those that will be coordinating work to be done with others may
attend.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
32 hours
None
Don Holley
817-509-3267/817-509-3271
dholley@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course describes how vegetation and structures can be used
together in attractive environmentally compatible and cost-effective
ways for protecting upland slopes, streambanks and shorelines. Methods
and construction techniques for soil bioengineering systems on small,
uncomplicated sites are covered in detail with planning.
soil bioengineering, soil bioengineering system, conservation, USDA,
NRCS, federal
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Forest Water Quality (TECH 620)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Suggested participants include: foresters, soil conservationists, WQ
specialists, watershed planners, engineers, biologists, agronomists, and
RC&D specialists. Several slots will be reserved for specialists from the
Extension Service, U.S. Forest Service, state forestry agencies, state
water quality agencies, SWCD foresters, industrial foresters, and
consulting foresters.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Location and time vary based on participants' need.
1 week
None
Tony Lovell
817-509-3248/817-509-3271
tlovell@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course trains state and area specialists to effectively carry out a
conservation program that uses trees and forest practices to protect
water quality and quantity.
watershed training, conservation, water quality, USDA, NRCS, federal
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Water Quality - Resource Assessment (TECH 850)
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Target Audience
Water quality specialists, resource conservationists and anyone dealing
with water quality.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
4 days
None
Georgia Spiller
817-509-3254/817-509-3271
gspiller@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course provides training in the basic water quality principles,
ecology of freshwater systems, aspects of nonpoint source water quality
problems as well as other areas.
water quality, macroinvertebrates, lotic, lentic, conservation, training,
USDA, NRCS, federal
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Hydrology Tools for Wetland Determination (TECH 895)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
All employees who are responsible for hydric soil identification.
Have a basic knowledge of the following manuals: 1987 Corps of
Engineers Wetland Manual, 3rd Edition NFSAM and Hydrology tools for
Wetland Determination Manual (HTWDM).
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
32 hours
None
Don Holley
817-509-3267/817-509-3271
dholley@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course provides multi-agency participants with training needed to
correctly select, from seven available hydrology tools, the best tool to fit
site conditions; to use the tools; arid to review results of agency work and
work by consultants. Tools covered include onsite field indicators,
remote sensing, observation wells, streamflow and lake gage analysis,
runoff volumes, scope and effect, and DRAINMOD.
hydrology tools, wetland determination, NRCS, USDA, federal
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Hydrology Training Series — Modules 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107,
111, 116, 151, 206A, 206B, 206D and 251 (Distance Learning)
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Target Audience
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
This training series is intended for all NRCS personnel who use
hydrology in their work, calculate runoff using the CN procedure and
the Engineering Field Manual. This training series is also recommended
for those who calculate peak discharge and time of concentration for a
drainage area, need an introduction or overview of hydrographs, use
reservoir flood routing procedures, employees who have not previously
used the EFM2 or similar computer programs, Climatic Data Liaisons,
engineers, technicians who compute peak discharge from areas greater
than 2000 acres and from urban watersheds, and those who have not
previously used the TR-55 or similar programs.
Attendance Restrictions None
Keywords
Self-study modules.
Self-study modules, 1-3 hours in length.
None
Don Holley
817-509-3267/817-509-3271
dholley@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
These modules provide training and instruction on hydrology. The
following topics are covered: introduction to hydrology, runoff
computation, peak discharge, hydrographs, reservoir flood routing,
watershed yield, EFM2 and TR-55 microcomputer programs, time of
concentration and peak discharge graphical method.
hydrology, runoff computation, peak discharge, hydrograph, watershed
management, training, NRCS, USDA, federal
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Water Quality Monitoring — Modules 1-13 (Distance Learning)
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Target Audience
Federal, state, and district employees, tribal representatives and others
involved in nonpoint source pollution activities and water quality.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Self-study program; registration on the Internet.
Three months to complete self-study program.
None
Georgia Spiller '
817-509-3254/817-509-3271 ,
gspiller@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
Available January 1999.
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html.
This program provides training in developing a water quality monitoring
system and is intended to be supplemental to the National Handbook of
Water Quality Monitoring.
water quality, water quality monitoring, water quality problems,
objectives, statistical design, conservation, USDA, NRCS, federal
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Aquatic Herpetology
Sponsoring Organizations USDA Forest Service
Target Audience
Wildlife and fisheries professionals with aquatic reptile and amphibian
management responsibilities.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
"On-demand" course. Time and location to be arranged with course
coordinator.
2 days (no field sessions) or 4 days (if field session desired)
Negotiated with course coordinator and depends on fixed costs plus the
number of participants.
Dr. Glenn Chen
435-755-3566/435-755-3563
None available.
USFS Rocky Mountain Station, 860 N 1200 E, Logan, UT 84321
http://www.zmariner.com/fs/ce
This course is designed to provide professional biologists with the
knowledge needed to effectively manage aquatic herp habitat and
populations. Each course is custom-tailored to meet participants'
local/regional needs and is setup "on demand" with course coordinator.
The agenda is flexible and directed at addressing the audience's
particular herp issues. Topics covered typically include taxonomy and
life history of aquatic herps; habitat needs and habitat relationships;
methods to inventory and monitor herp habitat and populations;
management of threatened/endangered/sensitive listed herp species;
effects of land management on herps/ and review of ongoing herp
research. Participants will have extensive opportunity to consult with
local/regional/national herp experts during the course. A live animal lab
and field sessions can be included as well. Tuition cost will depend on
location selected, number of speakers and their associated travel costs,
availability of matching funds, etc. Interested groups should contact the
course coordinator to discuss and arrange for sessions.
aquatic reptiles and amphibians, life history, taxonomy, habitat needs,
inventory methods, listed and candidate species, local and regional herp
issues, USFS
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Introduction to Ecological Principles: A Basic Biology Course (Distance
Learning)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
This course is primarily for NRCS employees who have not had a basic
ecology course.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
Approximately 8 hours. The self-paced workbook with exercises should
be completed in approximately 6 hours. The workbook is followed by a
two-hour video.
None
Jerry Williams
817-509-3259/817-509-3271
jwilliam@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This is an introductory course for employees who have not had a basic
ecology course. It will give students an understanding of ecological
principles. The course consists of a self-paced workbook with exercises
followed by a video presentation.
biology, ecology, ecological principles, education, NRCS, USDA, federal
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Plant-Herbwore Interactions (TECH 705)
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Target Audience
All who need to understand the details of plant-herbivore ecosystems
that occur on rangeland, forest land, native pasture, pastureland, and
grazed cropland.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
10 days
None
Dave Drennan
817-509-3246/817-509-3271
ddrennan@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the interrelationship
between plants and the grazing and/or browsing animal. Major emphasis
is placed on evolved structural and chemical plant protections to grazing,
and animal behavior in relation to their selection of food and habitat. A
knowledge of plant-herbivore interactions is essential for NRCS
personnel in assisting clients in designing grazing management plans to
solve the critical issues of soil, water, air, plant, and animal resources
problems on grazing and wildlife lands. This training will cover the
state-of-the-science concepts, and the application of those concepts, as
well as the research on which the concepts are founded.
plant-herbivore interactions, plant-herbivore ecosystems, grazing
management, training, NRCS, USDA, federal
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Rangeland Ecology (TECH 816)
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conseryation Service
Target Audience
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Natural Resources Conservation Service employees who need to
understand the state of the science details of range ecology may attend
this course. Personnel working with rangeland, pastureland, grazeable
woodland and native pasture should attend this course since the basic
principles of plant growth and interactions are very applicable to all
grazing lands.
Attendance Restrictions None
Key Words
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
7 days
None
Dave Drennan
817-509-3246/817-509-3271
ddrennan@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course covers a broad section of plant ecology addressing the plant,
population, and community levels of vegetation organization for both the
grass and shrub life forms. The subdisciplines of physiological ecology,
developmental morphology, population ecology, landscape ecology,
hydrology, and global change will all be addressed in an integrated
manner to provide a current overview of each of the topics listed.
Course materials will be presented ,in a combination of lecture,
discussion, and demonstration.
rangeland ecology, plant ecology, NRCS, USDA, federal
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Pastureland Ecology I (TECH 818)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Employees responsible for leadership in the grazing lands discipline.
Employees with 3-5 years of pastureland planning assistance.
Recommended but not required that participants have attended the
course "Working Effectively With Livestock Producers."
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC in May.
8 days
None
Tony Lovell
817-509-3248/817-509-3271
dovell@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course will examine the interaction of soil, water, air, plants,
animals and humans (SWAPA+H) and pastureland ecosystems.
Situation analysis of animal forage management practices will be
discussed. Practical applications of pasture design, fencing, watering and
feed rationing will be discussed.
pastureland ecology, pastureland management, NRCS, USDA, federal
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Ecological Science for Engineering Applications (TECH 828)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USDA National Resources Conservation Service
Personnel who routinely plan, design, contract, or implement
components of natural resource systems.
Attendance Restrictions Priority to NRCS employees.
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
5 days
None
Don Holley
817-509-3267/817-509-3271
dholley@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course presents a multi-disciplinary approach to integrating
engineering and ecological sciences. Methods and techniques emphasize
the importance of basing engineering assistance on ecological principles.
It demonstrates the value of engineers and other natural resource
professionals working as a team.
ecological science, engineering, NRCS, USDA, federal
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Wetland Restoration and Enhancement (TECH 885)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
NRCS and other agency employees who develop
restoration/enhancement plans or who review them may attend this
course.
Attendance Restrictions Two years experience.
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Phase I - approximately 20 hours. Phase II - 32 hours.
None
Eddye Robertson
817-509-3250/817-509-3271
eroberts@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
Participants learn to assess, plan, and implement the restoration of
enhancement of wetlands. The course emphasizes wetland ecology,
planning for wetland functions, design and implementation, and legal
considerations. There are specific courses for several types of wetlands:
prairie potholes, bottomland hardwood, northwest freshwater wetlands,
and others.
Each course is presented in two phases. Phase I pertains to generic
principles applicable to all wetlands. The precourse assignment consists
of a workbook with exercises and tests completed at participants' work
places. Upon successful completion of phase 1, participants attend phase
II. Phase II is on-site training at field sites within the geographic area
specified.
wetland restoration, wetland, training, NRCS, USDA, federal
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Hydric Soils for Wetland Delineation (TECH 890)
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Target Audience NRCS and other agency employees who are responsible for hydric soil
identification. Soil scientists with more than two years experience will
not benefit from this course.
Attendance Restrictions Regulatory IV - Identification and Delineation of Wetlands -
recommended, but not required.
Generally When/Where Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
32 hours
None
Eddye Robertson
817-509-3250/817-509-3271
eroberts@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course enables non-soil scientists to perform hydric soils
determinations and field delineations, using standard techniques of soil
science. It also enables participants to complete technically accurate
documentation. Soil scientists with less than two years experience may
also attend. Covered in the training are: use of hydric soils definition
and criteria, use and identification of hydric soil field indicators
landscape, vegetation, and soil relationships, use of soil classification and
soil surveys for hydric soil identification.
hydric soil, hydric soil identification, wetland delineation, NRCS,
USDA, federal
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Forestry/Agroforestry Soil-Based Interpretations (TECH 610)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services
NRCS and other agency employees who are involved in the development
of soil-based interpretations for forestry and/or agroforestry may attend
this course.
Attendance Restrictions Background knowledge of soil survey procedures, plot data collection
techniques and concepts in the use and development of soil-based
interpretations is a prerequisite. A thorough review of Part 537 of the
National Forestry Manual is also required.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
32 hours
None
Eddye Robertson
817-509-3250/817-509-3271
eroberts@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course is designed to enable foresters, soil scientists, and other
specialists to develop soil-based interpretations related to forestry and
agroforestry.
agroforestry, forestry, soil, USDA, NRCS, federal
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Introduction to Digital Remote Sensing (TECH 654)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
State, and area GIS specialists, or pther technical specialists with GIS or
remote sensing responsibilities may attend.
Attendance Restrictions Familiarity with the basic concepts of geographic information systems
and basic photo interpretation is recommended, but not required.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
1 week
None
Dave Drennan
817-509-3246/817-509-3271
ddrennan@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This course introduces employees to remotely sensed digital imagery,
with a focus on .evaluating, selecting, procuring, interpreting, and
utilizing digital imagery for NRCS applications. It includes an
introduction to digital image processing techniques in a GIS
environment and a review of global positioning systems (GPS)
technology.
digital remote sensing, GIS, GPS, NRCS, USDA, federal
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Soil Technology - Measurement and Data Evaluation (TECH 956)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
State office and Area/Resource Soil Scientists and Soil Survey Project
Leaders, GS-09, 11, 12, and 13.
Prerequisite: Basic Soil Survey - Field and Lab Course
Location and time vary based on participants' needs.
1 week
None
Don Holley
817-509-3267/817-509-3271
dholley@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
This training will provide soil scientists with skills needed to use new
technology in data collection and to accurately assess the data collected
for the purpose of populating the National Soil Information System
(NASIS). They will learn what information goes into the models and
how it is used.
training, soil measurement evaluation, soil data evaluation, NASIS,
USDA, NRCS, federal
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Soil Mechanics Training Series—Modules 1-5 (Distance Learning)
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Target Audience
These modules are intended for engineers, geologists, soil scientists, soil
conservationists, technicians, and others needing the fundamentals of
soil classification systems.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where Self-study modules.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Modules 1-3, 22 hours; modules 4 and 5, 38 hours self-paced. •
None
Don Holley
817-509-3267/817-509-3271
dholley@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
These modules provide training and instruction on soil mechanics.
Upon completion of all modules, participants will be able to classify soils
by Unified, AASHTO, and USDA Textual Soil Classification Systems
using laboratory data, soil series, and soil map unit descriptions; and run
simple field identification tests and visually classify soils in the proper
grouping of Unified Soil System. Participants will also be able to
construct a block diagram of a soil mass and label each element with its
proper symbol from memory, define conceptually the most import
volume-weight relationships from a list; select the proper equations from
a given reference table to solve for unknown volume-weight terms; list
from memory commonly measured laboratory parameters of a soil mass;
define terms and use equations in compaction theory and application,
and perform a standard compaction test and be able to critically evaluate
test results and procedures.
soil classification systems, soil mechanics, training, NRCS, USDA,
federal
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Soil Properties and Interpretations—Modules 1*3, 6,9, 16 and 18
(Distance Learning)
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
Soil Scientists at the GS-7 through OS-11 levels and selected
conservationists will benefit from this training.
None
Self-study modules.
9 hours and 10 minutes to complete all modules.
None
Don Holley
817-509-3267/817-509-3271
dholley@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov
Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Employee
Development Center, P.O. Box 6567, Fort Worth, TX 76115
http://www.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/nedc/courses.html
These modules provide training and instruction on soil properties and
interpretations. Upon completion of all modules, participants will be
able to estimate soil texture, soil organic matter, soil structure,
permeability, soil slope, and soil temperature. Participants will then be
able to list those land uses in which the above soil properties are a factor
and relate them all to soil taxa to make interpretations.
soil properties and interpretations, training, USDA, NRCS, federal
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S. W.A.T. (Soil and Water Assessment Too!) Workshop ~~~
Sponsoring Organization Co-sponsored by Grassland, Soil and Water Research Laboratory,
USDA-ARS, Temple, TX and Blackland Research Center, Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station, Temple, TX
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
New users of the model.
Workshop size limited to 12.
3 times a year: the beginning of January, the end of May, and mid-
August in Temple, TX.
3 days
$500 per person
Susan Neitsch
254-770-6600/254-770-6561
neitsch@brc.tamus.edu
Susan Neitsch, Blackland Research Center, 808 East Blackland Road,
Temple, TX 76502 '.
http://www.brc.tamus.edu/swat/index.html
SWAT is a watershed-scale model which EPA has approved for
inclusion on the next BASINS release. The purpose of the workshop is
to: present an overview of the model; review input/output data and
interfaces for data input (Windows and GIS); build example datasets;
cover model calibration procedures.
basin-scale, land management, water management, nutrient, nitrogen,
phosphorus, pesticide, USDA
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Developing Your Skills to Involve Communities in Implementing Locally Led
Conservation
Sponsoring Organization USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Michigan State
University
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
• Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Individuals responsible for implementing local conservation initiatives
for watersheds, states and regions.
Limited to approximately 30 participants.
Late Fall.
3 days for all nine modules or participants may develop training to meet
their needs and budget.
Determined by participant's needs.
Barbara Wallace
616-942-1503/616-942-0586
bwallace@po.nrcs.usda.gov
Barbara Wallace, 1550 East Beltline Ave., Suite 245, Grand Rapids, MI
49506
None
This training helps watersheds, states and regions acquire social skills in
order to more effectively implement local initiatives. The nine module
topics are: "The Nature of Community," "Community Issue
Identification," "Community Profiling," Addressing Community Issues,"
"Power in Communities," "Outreach to Undeserved Audiences,"
"Networks and Collaborations," "Effective Community Facilitation" and
"Conflict Management."
riparian areas, wetlands, USDA, NRCS, federal
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Watershed Academy 2000 (Distance Learning)
x-xEPA
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
These Internet-based distance learning training modules are intended for
all water resource managers and their potential watershed management
partners, including states, local governments, tribes, watershed groups,
and others.
None
Available on Internet.
Individual modules take between 30 minutes to one hour to complete.
None
Watershed Academy
202-260-5368/202-2604977
wacademy@epa.gov
USEPA (4503F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/watershed/wacademy/acad2000.html
The Watershed Academy has developed a set of training modules on a
variety of watershed topics as well as provides links to training modules
developed by others. Following is a list of the training modules
developed by the Watershed Academy available on this website:
"Statewide Watershed Management Executive Overview," "Stream
Restoration: What's Right/Wrong with this Picture?" "Principles of
Watershed Management," "Monitoring Consortiums," and "Watershed
Modeling Tools."
ecosystem and watershed management, planning, surface water, water
quality, communication, partnership, USEPA, federal
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Watersheds 101: Applied Watershed Management
vvEPA
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
This course is intended for watershed managers, staff, and program
leaders from states, tribes, and territories; local governments; EPA
regional and headquarters staff; watershed associations; and other
interested watershed practitioners.
Attendance Restrictions Preference to states/tribes/territories or their designees.
Scheduled several times per year in cities with EPA regional offices or
state capitals.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
2-3 days
No tuition or fee.
Watershed Academy
202-260-5368/202-2604977
wacademy@epa.gov
USEPA (4503F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy.htm
This 2-3 day course applies the core principles of watershed management
to local and state watershed management issues. Through a
combination of lectures, exercises, case studies, and interactive sessions,
participants work through a watershed management cycle, review a
variety of watershed frameworks, explore ways to leverage efforts, and
improve decision-making skills. This course is targeted toward
individuals who have some background knowledge about watershed
management and are interested in learning ways to design or strengthen
their long-term management framework.
ecosystem and watershed management, planning, surface water, water
quality, communication, federal, USEPA
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Watersheds 102: Statewide Approach to Watershed Management
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
This course is intended for state water resource managers and their
potential watershed management partners, including local governments,
tribes, watershed groups, and others.
Attendance Restrictions Preference to states/tribes/territories or their designees.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Scheduled several times per year in: cities with EPA regional offices or
state capitals.
2 days
No tuition or fee.
Watershed Academy
202-260-5368/202-2604977
wacademy@epa.gov :
USEPA (4503F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy.htm
This 2-day course provides in-depth, comprehensive training in
statewide approaches to watershed management. Drawing on
experiences from more than 20 states, the course reviews key elements
of statewide management frameworks, including but not limited to
considerations for designing stakeholder forums, strategic monitoring
and assessment, priority setting, and development and implementation
of integrated strategies. Practical tools for implementing watershed
approaches are introduced.
ecosystem and watershed management, planning, surface water, water
quality, communication, partnerships, federal, USEPA
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Watersheds 103: TMDL Training for State Practitioners
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
Target Audience Technical water resources staff and watershed managers from states,
tribes, and territories; local governments; EPA regional and headquarters
staff; and other interested watershed practitioners.
Attendance Restrictions Preferen.ee to states/tribes/territories or their designees.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
The course is currently under development.
2-3 days
No tuition or fee.
Watershed Academy
202-260-5368/202-260-1977
wacademy@epa.gov
USEPA (4503F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy.htm
This 2- to 3-day course reviews the technical components for developing
total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) under Section 303 (d) of the Clean
Water Act (CWA). Section 303 (d) establishes the TMDL program.
Under the program, states must develop lists of waters that do not meet
state water quality standards even after the application of technology-
based and other required controls, and must establish priority rankings
for waters on the list. States must then develop TMDLs for waters on
the list. TMDLs specify the amount of a pollutant that needs to be
reduced to meet state water quality standards and allocate pollutant
loadings among pollution sources in a watershed. The focus of this
training is on how to develop TMDLs using a combination of lectures,
group exercises, and case studies.
TMDL, TMDL development, TMDL protocols, 303(d), USEPA
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Watersheds 104: Executive Overview of the Watershed Approach
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
Target Audience Watershed managers, staff, and program leaders from states, tribes, and
territories; local governments; EPA regional and headquarters staff; and
other interested watershed practitioners.
Attendance Restrictions Preference to states/tribes/territories or their designees.
Generally When/Where Planned offering several times per year in cities with EPA regional offices
Offered or state capitals.
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
l/2 day-1 day
No tuition or fee.
Watershed Academy
202-260-5368/202-2604977
wacademy@epa.gov
USEPA (4503F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy.htm
This half-day to 1-day course is intended to help senior managers explore
the rationale for implementing statewide watershed management and
provides a conceptual framework for carrying out the process of
integrating natural resource management programs on a watershed basis.
Participants examine the elements of watershed-based organizational
management and discuss how the appr'oach can address any difficult
challenges facing managers.
ecosystem and watershed management, planning, surface water, water
quality, communication, partnerships, USEPA, federal
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Watersheds 105: Watershed Management Tools Primer
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
Watershed managers, staff, and program leaders from states, tribes, and
territories; local governments; EPA regional and headquarters staff; and
other interested watershed practitioners.
Attendance Restrictions Preference to states/tribes/territories or their designees.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Planned offering several times per year in cities with EPA regional offices
or state capitals.
2 days
No tuition or fee.
Watershed Academy
202-260-5368/202-2604977
wacademy@epa.gov
USEPA (4503F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy.htm
This 2-day course provides introductions to a number of tools that can
help practitioners carry out the watershed management process. The
tools overviewed in this course include watershed assessment methods,
modeling, risk assessment, issue prioritization, methods for targeting
actions, strategic monitoring, evaluation techniques, and information
management. Each session covers two or three tools selected from this
list.
watershed characterization, ecosystem and watershed management,
planning, water quality, decision making, federal, USEPA
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Watersheds 106: Watershed Partnership Seminar
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Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
EPA regional and headquarters staff; staff from other federal agencies;
state, tribal, and local agencies; environmental organizations; and other
interested parties.
Attendance Restrictions Limited to 40 people; attempts will be made to enroll individuals from a
broad array of professional disciplines, private and public affiliations.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
March 1-12, 1999 in Aurora, CO.'
2 weeks
Varies
Watershed Academy
202-260-5368/202-260-1977
wacademy@epa.gov
USEPA (4503F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy.htm
This 2-week course emphasizes the establishment and maintenance of
watershed-based partnerships among aquatic resource professionals and
citizens representing the diversity of interests necessary to build healthy
and sustainable watersheds. It provides an overview of basic ecological
principles related to watershed planning and describes the benefits of
watershed management. The course focuses on personal and group skills
useful to all participants in successful watershed projects. The course
blends consensus-building skills, technical knowledge, and ways in which
representatives of various interests, can work effectively together. Topics
include negotiation, facilitation, local decision making, watershed
ecology, and team-building skills. Modules are taught by people involved
in cooperative watershed projects.
ecosystem and watershed management, water quality, planning,
communication, public education, public outreach, partnerships,
decision making, local government, state, federal, USEPA
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Watersheds 107: Using Internet Resources
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Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
Individuals who want an introduction to using the Internet to find tools
for water resource management.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
In cities with EPA regional offices or state capitals.
Yz-l day
No tuition or fee.
Watershed Academy
202-260-5368/202-260-1977
wacademy@epa.gov
USEPA (4503F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy.htm
What's your watershed address? Want to know who else is working on
similar issues in your area? Looking for that perfect map of your
watershed with the information layers you need on it? Several Internet
programs provide tremendous amounts of information, such as:
• Basic hydrologic units in the contiguous United States
• Conditions and vulnerability of aquatic resources in those watersheds
• Information on partnerships at work to protect and restore those
resources
• Access to government programs and services
Participants will learn how to access these Internet services and make
best use of them to meet their needs. The course will include a feedback
session designed to help identify how these Internet services need to be
adapted to best help local communities.
Internet, watershed, mapping, USEPA
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Working at a Watershed Level (Council of State Governments)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USEPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds and The Council of
State Governments
Veteran water agency staff needing a refresher course, watershed
management team members, drinking water utility staff developing
source water protection plans, citizen group members.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
Offered upon request of sponsoring organizations at locations they
specify.
1 week
$250 plus, depending on level of support from sponsoring organization.
Barry Tonning
606-244-8228/606-244-8239
btonning@csg.org
The Council of State Governments, P.O. Box 11910, Lexington, KY
40578-1910
http://www.csg.org/ecos/working.htm
Broad, basic coverage of the principles of aquatic ecology, natural and
anthropogenic processes of change in the watershed, basin assessment
approaches, monitoring and modeling considerations, planning and
management processes, problem identification/targeting/prioritization,
remediation practices, and stakeholder involvement/outreach.
watershed planning, management, stakeholder involvement, outreach,
aquatic ecology, USEPA
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Working at a Watershed Level: Basic Principles of Watershed Management
Sponsoring Organization University of Washington, Center for Streamside Studies and Center for
Urban Water Resources Management, EPA's Watershed Academy
Target Audience
Entry-level staff, technical staff, managers and citizens seeking a broad
perspective across scientific and social disciplines integral to the
watershed approach.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet information
Brief Description
Keywords
Late summer/early fall in the Seattle area.
1 week
$200-$250 (may increase in the future)
Bill Rogers
206-685-9632/206-543-2352
wjrogers@u. washington.edu
Engineering Professional Programs, University of Washington, Box
358851, Seattle, WA 98195-8851
www.engr.washington.edu/epp/
This course provides a basic but very broad foundation of scientific and
social principles proven useful in guiding watershed-level activities. The
six training units move logically through a discussion of how watersheds
work, how change occurs in watersheds, methods to assess watershed
conditions and plan for management, watershed management practices,
and the all-encompassing social and cultural context for watershed
management.
watershed management, ecosystem management, watershed processes,
stream rehabilitation, restoration, University of Washington, USEPA
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Local Government Workshops: Tools for Watershed Protection
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Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
Target Audience This course is intended for local and state government officials, planners,
public works and health officials, scientific and technical personnel, and
others involved in land and water resource management and protection.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Will present an average of six workshops per year. Various locations
throughout the country. Specific dates and locations are still to be
determined.
2 days
No tuition or fee. '
Macara Lousberg
202-260-9109/202-260-9960
lousberg.macara@epa.gov
USEPA, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
N/A
This 2-day course assists local officials in protecting aquatic resources by
providing information on both regulatory and nonregulatory tools
available to them for resource protection, including innovative zoning
ordinances, land acquisition techniques, tax incentives, and others. A
watershed framework is emphasized in presenting these techniques, and
some course time is devoted to explaining the basic hydrology of, and
potential impacts on, a watershed. The course curriculum consists of
stand-alone modules that can be tailored to meet the needs of the locale
in which the workshop is presented.
regulatory tools, non-regulatory tools, watershed protection, local
officials, stormwater, wetlands, coastal resources, USEPA
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Source Water Assessment and Protection Seminars
vvEPA
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water and American
Water Works Association (AWWA)
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Water suppliers, local government planners and state water programs.
None
One per year in each EPA region.
2 days
None
Susan Miller or Betsy Henry
303-347-6181/303-794-8915 or 202-260-2399
smiller@awwa.org or henry.betsy@epa.gov
American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue,
Denver, CO 80235
or
USEPA (4606), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.awwa.org
The training will cover issues such as how to apply segmentation and risk
hierarchy concepts, how to conduct contaminant inventories, how to
make decisions about water supply susceptibility and vulnerability, and
how to effectively use implementation strategies available, both
regulatory and nonregulatory. The seminars will be tailored to the state
source water managers to ensure that public water suppliers are current
with the state's intended source water assessment plan, their role in the
delineation and assessment process, and how they can use the
information to best protect their sources of supply.
source water protection, assessment, USEPA
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Tribal Nonpoint Source Workshops
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
Target Audience Primarily Indian Tribes.
Attendance Restrictions Preferences to tribes but states/EPA and other federal agency staff in
respective EPA Regions also attend.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Scheduled in cities with EPA regional offices or state capitals or near
Tribal lands.
2-3 days
No tuition or fee.
Ed Drabkowski
202-260-7009/2604977
drabkowski.ed@epa.gov
USEPA (4503F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
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N/A
The workshop is intended to assist Indian Tribes in gaining a. better
understanding of how to assess nonpoint sources of pollution in their
waters and watersheds, and how to implement solutions. Workshop
topics include: how to assess water quality problems and nonpoint source
impacts on Tribal waters; strategies for developing nonpoint source
management plans; and how to deal with key sources of nonpoint
pollution including agriculture, silviculture, urban runoff, etc.
Workshops are tailored to the water resource issues facing Tribes in
various parts of the country and often include case studies of various
Tribal nonpoint source/watershed programs.
tribes, tribal waters, nonpoint source pollution, watershed assessments,
management programs, USEPA ;
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BASINS Modeling Course
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Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Science and Technology
Target Audience Water quality analysts, particularly those from states, counties and tribes.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where As needed, in cities with EPA Regional offices or state capitals.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
5-days, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
None
Hira Biswas
202-260-7012/202-260-9830
biswas.hira@epa.gov
USEPA, 401 M Street, SW (4305), Washington, DC 20460
www.epa.gov/OST/BASINS/training.htm
EPA water programs and their counterparts in states and pollution
control agencies have increasingly emphasized watershed- and water-
quality-based assessment and integrated analysis of point and nonpoint
sources. Better Assessment Science Integration Point and Nonpoint
Sources (BASINS) is a system developed to meet the needs of such
agencies. It integrates a geographic information system (GIS), national
watershed data, and state-of-the art environmental assessment and
modeling tools into one convention package. BASINS addresses three
objectives: (1) to facilitate examination of environmental information;
(2) provide an integrated watershed and modeling framework; and to
support analysis of point and nonpoint source management alternatives.
It was also conceived as a system for supporting the development of
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Developing TMDLs requires a
watershed-based approach that integrates both point and nonpoint
sources, and BASINS can support this type of approach for the analysis
of a variety of pollutants. It can also support analysis at a variety of
scales, using tools from simple to sophisticated.
watershed, water quality models, point and nonpoint source
management, USEPA
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Field Workshop on Groundwater'Surface Water Interactions
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Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water and Flathead Lake
Biological Station-University of Montana
Target Audience
State, tribal, and local water resource managers with responsibilities for
watershed planning, drinking water, wetlands, and related ecosystem
protection.
Attendance Restrictions Technical or scientific background.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Flathead Lake Biological Station, The University of Montana. First
week in September.
3 days
Approximately $220 per person. .
Jack Stanford
406-982-3301/406-982-3201
flbs@selway.umt.edu
Flathead Lake Biological Station, The University of Montana, 311
Biological Station Lane, Poison, MT 59860-9659
www.umt.edu/biology/flbs
This course provides an understanding of the principles and practices
needed to manage surface water and groundwater ecotones. It is
designed to convey practical methods for identifying and mapping
interaction zones and related landscape features, as well as monitoring,
data analysis, and adaptive management. The course combines
classroom training, lab, and field work to build a solid understanding of
both theory and application.
groundwater, surface water, monitoring, data analysis, watershed,
wetlands, management, federal, USEPA
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Source Water Protection Delineation Technical Training
vvEPA
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
USEPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
State and regional technical staff working in source water protection
programs.
State and regional technical staff.
No dates set yet.
2 days without additional Vz day wellhead protection area delineation
module; 2.5 days with module.
None
Dr. Marilyn Ginsberg
Not available.
ginsberg.marilyn@epa.gov
USEPA, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (4606), 401 M
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
None
This training provides a technical tool to train state technical
staff/assessors in approaches to delineating wellhead protection areas,
watersheds, watershed areas, and various types of watershed area
segments.
source water protection, delineation, assessment, USEPA
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Stream Investigation and Stabilization Workshops
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds and U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station
Engineers, planners, project managers, landowners, Federal, state, and
local agency personnel.
xvEPA
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where Offered upon request. Sponsoring organization usually provides funding.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Varies, 2-5 days.
Varies.
David Derrick
601-634-2651/601-634-4158
derricd@mail.wes.army.mil
Commander and Director, U.S. Army Waterways Experiment Station,
ATTN: Dave Derrick CEWES-CR-R, 3909 Halls Ferry Road,
Vicksburg, MS 39180 ;
None
Through lectures, case histories, and field site reconnaissance, this 2- to
5-day workshop will provide a comprehensive, overall systems approach
to stream stabilization. The course will cover a wide range of techniques
ranging from traditional approaches such as bank paving and stone dikes
to low-cost innovative techniques such as bendway weirs, longitudinal
peaked toe, and the bioengineering willow pole curtain and post
methods. In addition, lectures will cover stream hydraulics and
sediment transport, stream stability, field investigation equipment and
safety, and project monitoring and maintenance. Course participants
will receive a comprehensive manual containing design criteria and
photographs of alternative approaches written in layman's language.
streambank erosion, aquatic habitat, bank protection, streambank
stabilization, fluvial geomorphology, USEPA
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Water Quality Enhancement Techniques for Reservoirs and Tailwaters
SEFA
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, and the U.S.
Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station
Target Audience
Local Lake Associations and Lake and Reservoir Managers, State Water
Pollution Control Agencies, State and Federal Fish and Wildlife
Agencies, Municipal Water Associations, Corps of Engineers Planners
and Engineers, Local and Regional EPA Officials, Federal and State Soil
Conservation Agencies, Hydropower Producers and Power
Administrators, and Dam Operators.
Attendance Restrictions This course is limited to 40 participants.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Offerings upon request; sponsoring organization usually provides
funding.
2.5 days
See above when/where offered.
Laurin Yates
601-634-3792/601-634-4158
Iaurin.i.yates@wes01.usace.army.mil
USAGE Waterways Experiment Station, CEWES-CR-F, 3909 Halls
Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180
None
The workshop covers reservoir limnological processes and water quality
management opportunities, sampling methodologies and data collection,
watershed management and in-reservoir and tailwater engineering
technologies, and post-project operations and assessment. Participants
acquire classroom knowledge, the workshop manual, and computer
codes to aid assessment and design.
water quality enhancement, reservoirs, tailwaters, limnology, watershed,
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Water Quality Standards Academy
©EPA
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Science and Technology
Target Audience Participants with fewer than 6 months of experience with the water
quality standards and criteria programs. Others may benefit, including
veterans of the water quality standards program who want a refresher
course. Open to participants from states, Indian tribes, federal agencies,
environmental groups, industrial groups, municipalities, the academic
community, EPA, and other interested parties.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where Offered 3-4 times each year in various parts of the U.S.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
5 days
No tuition or fee.
Micki Treacy
202-260-7301/202-260-9830
treacy.micki@epa.gov
USEPA (4305), 401 M Street, SW, Washington/DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/OST
The Water Quality Standards Academy is a 5-day, basic introductory
course for those with fewer than 6 months of experience with the water
quality standards and criteria programs. Water quality standards are
adopted by states and Indian tribes ,3s laws or regulations. Water quality
standards are the backbone of the watershed protection approach to
pollution control.
The Water Quality Standards Academy is a comprehensive and highly
structured course that introduces participants to all aspects of the water
quality standards and criteria programs, including the interpretation and
application of the water quality standards regulation; policies and
program guidance; the development of water quality criteria (human
health, aquatic life, sediment, and biological); and all other facets of the
program.
regulations, water quality standards, communication, USEPA, federal
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Stream Processes, Assessment and Restoration Workshop
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds,
Assessment and Watershed Protection Division. The workshop is
taught by Ecosystem Recovery Institute.
Target Audience
The workshop is designed for conservation districts, state and local
resource agencies, Indian tribes, watershed civic groups, and others
interested in watershed management with a need for technical and field
exposure to stream management and restoration principles.
Attendance Restrictions Preference to states/tribes/territories or their designees.
Courses offered upon request; courses can be customized.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
3 days
No tuition or fee.
Mike Hollins
717-235-8426/717-227-0484
recins@aol.com
Ecosystem Recovery Institute, P.O. Box 249, Freeland, MD 21053
None
This 3-day technology transfer workshop is offered in a classroom and
field review format. It was developed by Ecosystem Recovery Institute to
introduce the fundamental concepts of stream processes, restoration,
design, and construction in an ecosystem context. The workshop
focuses on the basis of:
•Stream processes
•Inventory techniques
•Assessment of stream condition
•Restoration strategies and applications
•Design and construction issues
Emphasis is placed on incorporating stream mechanics, natural channel
geometry, stability concepts, and an ecosystem approach into projects or
management programs involving streams.
stream restoration, bank stabilization, habitat, design criteria, surface
water, aquatic ecology, USEPA, federal
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Clean Water Act Section 404 Regulatory Issues Training Course
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
vvEPA
Target Audience
EPA regional and headquarters staff and staff from other federal, state,
and tribal agencies seeking greater familiarity with the Section 404
program requirements.
Attendance Restrictions As many as 40 participants can attend. Course enrollment is limited,
with priority given to EPA wetlands staff.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Course dates vary from year to year, but the course has historically been
taught in the fall. Location depends upon which Region has expressed
interest in the course, but the training is generally held in or near the
main office of the Region hosting the course.
2-3 days
There is no tuition for the course, though participants must cover travel
expenses.
Peter Mali
202-260-0044/202-260-7546 !
mali.peter@epa.gov
USEPA, Wetlands Division (4502F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington,
DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/owow/wedands/regs.html This site contains
information on laws, regulations, and federal guidance pertaining to
wetlands.
This course provides an introduction to issues associated with the
implementation of the Clean Water Act Section 404 regulatory program.
The course presents information on the Section 404(b) (1) Guidelines
requirements, the scope of regulated activities, Section 404(f)
exemptions, mitigation requirements, and procedures for elevating cases
under Sections 404 (q) and (c).
regulatory, Clean Water Act, Section 404(b) (1) Guidelines, USEPA
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NPDES Permit Writers' Course
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Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USEPA Office of Wastewater Management (OWM)
The course is designed for new permit writers with little or no
experience in the NPDES program. Veteran permit writers, permit
holders, and staff from other environmental programs also find the
course useful and enjoyable and make up a growing percentage of course
participants.
Attendance Restrictions Attendance is limited to 60 participants.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
Scheduled 5-7 times per year, generally in cities with EPA Regional
offices or in state capitals.
5 days
No tuition or fee.
Dan Weese or Greg Currey
202-260-6809 or 202-260-1718/202-260-1460'
weese.daniel@epa.gov or currey.gregory@epa.gov
USEPA (4203), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/owm/npdesup.htm#NPDES
This 5-day training course provides the basic regulatory framework and
technical considerations that support the development of wastewater
discharge permits required under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES). A multidisciplinary faculty presents the
course using a combination of lectures, case examples, and practical
exercises. The course begins with an introduction to the history of the
NPDES program and its relationship to other Clean Water Act
programs. Attention is given to the role of NPDES permitting within a
watershed management approach. Participants then become acquainted
with the tools and resources available to assist them in writing NPDES
permits.
water quality, regulations, NPDES, USEPA, federal
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SRF Funding Framework Workshops: Integrating the SRF into the States'
Water Quality Programs
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USEPA Office of Wastewater Management and EPA Regions
State water quality representatives from nonpoint source, wetlands, estuary,
watersheds, groundwater, and SRF programs.
Attendance Restrictions None
Held in each region. See contact name for your region to obtain more information.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Velma Smith (214) 665-7153 (Reg. VI)
Donna Moore (913) 551-7741 (Reg. VII)
Brian Friel (303) 312-6277 (Reg.VIII)
Juanita Licata (415) 744-1948 (Reg. IX)
Dan Steinborn (206) 553-2728 (Reg. X)
Keywords
2 days
None
Kristin Kenausis (202) 250-2036 (HQ)
Ralph Caruso (617) 565-3617 (Reg.I)
Bob Gill (212) 637-3884 (Reg. II)
DonNiehus (215) 566-5705 (Reg. Ill)
Sheryl Parsons (404) 562-9337 (Reg. IV)
Gene Wojcik (312) 886-0174 (Reg. V)
202-260-2036/202-260-1827
Kenausis.Kristin@epa.gov
USEPA, Municipal Support Division (4204), 401 M St., SW, Washington DC 20460
www.epa.gov/OWM under Clean Water State Revolving Fund
The CWSRF Funding Framework workshop promotes the use of watershed-based
integrated priority-setting systems for establishing CWSRF funding priorities. The
workshops will provide members of the SRF community with a foundation in priority
setting and a background on regiorial water quality issues. The workshops will also
provide members of the watershed community (NFS, estuary, wetlands, groundwater,
and watershed planners) at the state level with an understanding of the CWSRF and
how to make use of its vast resources to address water quality problems. Participants
will learn how to develop integrated priority-setting systems and how to get individual
water quality projects listed and funded by the CWSRF. Case studies of state programs
that have developed integrated priority-setting systems in response to the Funding
Framework will be presented. State and local program managers in the SRF, nonpoint
source, estuary, wetlands, groundwater, and watershed communities who are interested
in participating in the workshops should contact their regional CWSRF representative.
nonpoint source, wetlands, estuary, funding, watershed management, water quality,
sourcewater, groundwater, USEPA
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Underground Injection Control (UIC) Inspector Training
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW) and
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA)
Target Audience EPA regional offices, state agencies and tribal authorities.
Attendance Restrictions Class limited to 45-50 persons due to facility size and local field trip.
Generally When/Where Annually, usually summer. Location rotated among EPA regional
offices.
4.5 days
Attendance is free; participants are expected to pay for hotel, per diem
an transportation.
Steve Platt
215-814-5464
platt.steve@epa.gov
USEPA Region III (3WP32), 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw
SEFft
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
This course provides UIC inspectors with program-specific training
relating to health and safety in conducting injection well inspections
under authority of the safe drinking water act (SDWA).
UIC inspector training, drinking water, ground water, USEPA
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Source Water Protection Training Module
vvEPA
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water and The
Groundwater Foundation
Target Audience Local organizations and state agencies throughout the U.S.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/ Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Contact the Groundwater Foundation to find out where, when and how
to arrange for presentations. The Groundwater Foundation holds
workshops with other organizations workshops (National Association of
Counties, National Center for Small Communities and /CMA and
others) throughout the country. Contact individual organizations for
specific times and dates.
3 hours
No additional cost if offered as an add-on at ongoing workshops.
Rachael Herpel
402-434-2740/402-434-2742
Rachael@groundwater.org
The Groundwater Foundation, P.O. Box 22558, Lincoln, NE 68542
http://www.groundwater.org
The workshop is designed to provide community representatives
. information about a major new initiative to protect the nation's drinking
water-source water assessment and protection. The workshop objectives
are to teach community representatives about 1) requirements of the
1996 Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments; 2) their state's plans and
progress in developing a plan for source water assessment and protection;
and 3) how they can get involved in the source water assessment and
protection process. Communities will learn how they can be designated
as Groundwater guardians.
drinking water, source water, groundwater guardian, source water
protection, SWAP, USEPA
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Wellhead Protection Workshop
v>EPA
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
USEPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water and Rural Water
Association
Water suppliers, planners, and city councilmen.
None
Throughout each year in various locations within each state.
1 day
No tuition or fee.
Brendan Murphy
580-252-0629
N/A
Rural Water Association, 2915 South 13th Street, Duncan, OK 73533
N/A
Training in joining a wellhead protection team, delineating WHPAs,
inventory, contaminant source management, and preparing contingency
plans.
wellhead protection, source water protection, drinking water, USEPA
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Basic Pretreatment Course
©EPA
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
USEPA and Water Environment Federation
Persons involved in wastewater treatment.
Limited to the first 100 that apply.
As needed.
2 days
$200
Anne Reed
703-684-2473/703-684-2492
areed@wef.org
Water Environment Federation, 601 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA
22314
http://www.wef.org (conferences/professional development)
This course provides a general overview of pretreatment regulations and
requirements. The course is designed primarily for Privately-Owned
Treatment Works (POTWs) that implement pretreatment, but could
also be useful for industries that must pretreat wastewater prior to
discharge.
surface water, water quality, water quality standards, water chemistry,
regulations, pollution, federal, USEPA
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Volunteer Monitoring for Estuaries
Sponsoring Organization USEPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, Oceans and
Coastal Protection Division and the Center for Marine Conservation
v-xEPA
Target Audience
Volunteer monitoring coordinators who manage a group of volunteers in
monitoring estuarine areas.
Attendance Restrictions This course is limited to 40 or fewer participants.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
Workshops are conducted in coastal areas nationwide, particularly in
areas where National Estuary Programs are located.
To be determined.
No tuition or fee.
Joe Hall or Heather Green
202-260-9082 or 757-496-0920/757-496-3207
hall.joe@epa.gov
USEPA (4504F), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
or
Center for Marine Conservation, 1432 North Great Neck Road, Suite
103, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
None
USEPA sponsors volunteer estuary monitoring workshops nationwide to
encourage volunteer monitoring in estuaries, to enhance networking
among programs, and to improve the quality of volunteer data. In
addition, the workshops help encourage and assist volunteer monitoring
coordinators to be more effective in all aspects of planning and
implementation of volunteer monitoring. Specific topics include
methods, quality assurance, working with the news media, networking,
creative funding, data management, and use of the Internet.
estuaries, volunteer monitoring, data management, USEPA
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Getting in Step— A Pathway to Effective Participation in Your Watershed 4
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USEPA Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
and The Council of State Governments
Federal, state, and local agency staff; drinking water utilities, and non-
governmental organizations.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Offered upon request to sponsoring organizations at locations they ; a
specify.
Workshops can last from 2-6 hours.
Varies depending on level of support from sponsoring organization.
Barry Tonning
606-244-8228/606-244-8239
btonning@csg.org
The Council of State Governments, P.O. Box 11910, Lexington, KY
40578-1910
http://www.csg.org/ecos/instep.htrh
Workshops cover outreach, education, and public involvement strategies
linked to watershed planning and management processes. Topics include
outreach process steps, tips on graphic material selection, layout and
production, working with the news media, stakeholder involvement, and
consensus-building approaches.
watershed planning, outreach, education, news media, consensus-
building, USEPA ;
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Fish and Wildlife Management Planning (FIS2118)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Personnel responsible for the development and implementation offish
and wildlife programs such as natural resource management on tribal
lands, military bases, refuges, natural areas and river basins; employees
involved in single project development/implementation or in agency-
level program planning.
Attendance Restrictions None
Keywords
National Conservation Training Center
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
June Mcllwain
304-876-7439/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course provides participants with a framework they may use to
organize management activities. The framework should assist
conservation professionals in formulating explicit goals and objectives
for their programs and increase efficiency in obtaining them. The
training is consistent with the definition of planning as an "integrated
system of management that includes all activities leading to the
development and implementation of goals, program objectives,
operational strategies, and progress evaluation."
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Internet Introduction for Conservation Professionals (TEC7152)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Conservation professionals interested in applying Internet technology to
natural resources management.
None
7/06-07/99 in Shepherdstown, WV.
2 days/16 hours
$380
Mark Richardson
304-876-7470/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Participants in this course learn to use the Internet to access information
available to natural resource professionals. The course covers the basic
principles of Internet use including its structure, development,
capabilities and features. Significant class time is spent mastering the
most widely available and popular Internet feature, the World Wide
Web, using "browser" software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet
Explorer. Discussion also covers the installation of browsers, dialers and
common connection problems.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Water Quality Monitoring (FIS3104)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost To Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Any fisheries worker.
None
2/15-17/99/Shepherdstown, WV.
2 days/16 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Catharine Johnson
304-876-7441/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Participants in this course are introduced to water chemistry principles,
sampling techniques and monitoring protocols. Field sampling and
testing techniques are performed, using both chemical test kits and
meters. Participants perform various water chemistry tests, analyze the
results, and calculate chemical concentrations. The course focuses on
the requirements of rainbow trout and channel catfish.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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An Approach to Ecosystem Conservation (FIS2119)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Biologists, land managers, planners and policy makers.
None :
11/16-20/98 in Shepherdstown, WV.
05/17-21/99/TBA
5 days/36 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
June Mcllwain
304-876-7439/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course presents an integrated approach to ecosystem conservation.
Guiding principles of conservation biology, particularly landscape
ecology precepts and conservation planning, are discussed and
developed into an implementation framework. The course integrates
ecological theory and application, theory and practice of public
involvement, and adaptive management. Participants learn strategies
for implementing ecological principles through comprehensive class
exercises using a hypothetical but realistic ecosystem conservation
scenario.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Conservation Biology: An Introduction (WLD2101)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Biologists and managers requiring a background in current topics related
to Conservation Biology.
None
National Conservation Training Center
3.5 days/30 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Jim Siegel
304-876-7482/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course offers an overview of Conservation Biology including
discussion of its fundamental biological and ecological principles.
Instruction covers biological diversity, species concepts, uncertainty and
variation in natural systems. Other topics include population viability
analysis, metapopulations, island biogeography theory, habitat
fragmentation effects and reserve design principles.
wildlife, training, education, environment, conservation, NCTC,
USFWS
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Ecosystem Approach Seminars (WLD2121)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
FWS employees, biologists, managers, and administrators.
None
National Conservation Training Center
1-2 days; 8-16 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Jim Siegel
304-876-7482/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
The seminar series provides an overview of the concepts and practices of
an ecosystem approach to conservation. The seminars are designed to
familiarize participants with new philosophies in conservation biology
and help them integrate traditional conservation approaches with the
new ecosystem approach. Scheduled speakers are at the forefront of the
national discussion of the ecosystem approach, and include noted
authors, professors, federal employees, and other public and private land
management professionals. ;
wildlife, training, education, environment, conservation, NCTC,
USFWS
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Fish Passageways and Diversion Structures * East (FIS2110)
Sponsoring Organization U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Target Audience
This course is intended to assist fisheries biologists, engineers, and others
involved in planning, construction, and operation offish passageways
and guidance systems that enhance the migration of various fish species.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where National Conservation Training Center
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
5 days (3.5 days in classroom, 1.5 days in field exercise)
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Jim Siegel
304-876-7482/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course presents state-of-the-art information on fish passageways
and fish diversion/guidance systems. Instruction emphasizes upstream
passage and fish behavior in relation to fishways. The intent is to
provide a sufficient foundation for the participant to be a contributing
member of a passageway design/operation team. Fishway design
primarily is based on behavioral characteristics of shad and river herring.
Class exercises are designed to allow participants to apply learned
principles. A one-day field exercise includes site visits to passageway
and bypass facilities. College credit: 2 semester hours.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Integrated Pest Management (WLD2124)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Any personnel involved with pest control efforts.
None
National Conservation Training Center
4 days/32 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Jim Siegel
304-876-7482/304-876-7202 ,
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov .
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course introduces the fundamentals of Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) as the framework for pest control activities on FWS
lands. The course emphasizes pest management planning and
appropriate biological, mechanical and chemical approaches to
controlling pests. Participants are given a practical understanding of
IPM principles as well as available information resources and guidance in
developing IPM plans.
wildlife, training, education, environment, conservation, NCTC,
USFWS
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Investigating Fish Kills (FIS1135)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Any fisheries or wildlife worker.
None
National Conservation Training Center
4 days/32 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Jim Siegel
304-876-7482/304-876-7202
nctcjregis trar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course describes basic procedures to be followed during fish kill
investigations. The course is taught through a variety of mediums
including lecture, discussion, group activities and slide presentations.
College credit: 2 semester hours.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Wetland Restoration (ECS3105)
Sponsoring Organization U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Target Audience
FWS staff involved in mitigation projects, agricultural lands conversions,
or other wetland creation or restoration projects. It is recommended,
although not required, that participants take a wetland soils and
hydrology course before this course.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where National Conservation Training Center
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
5 days/36 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Jim Siegel
304-876-7482/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov •
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course covers wetland restoration and creation. Participants will go
through the steps of site selection, development of plans and
specifications, construction staging, excavation and planting options,
and monitoring and evaluation strategies of meeting permit compliance
and performance criteria. Field trips to restored and created wetlands
will demonstrate the results of real-life applications of topics covered in
class.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS !
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Environmental Investigations (ECS3125)
Sponsoring Organization U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Target Audience
Biologists and law-enforcement employees whose responsibilities include
joint legal and biological investigations of environmental contaminant
cases.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
08/99 in Ashland, OR.
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
NCTC, Environmental Conservation Branch
304-876-7449/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course describes technical and legal considerations of contaminant
investigations including situations involving mining, oil development,
water use, and agricultural activities and pesticide use. The course uses
case studies and introduces participants to major types of environmental
contaminants and pollution control laws. Topics include: investigative
techniques, case preparation, court procedures, principles of wildlife
forensics, examination of illegally killed wildlife, and strategies for
resolution of hazardous situations.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Habitat Conservation Planning for Endangered Species (ECS3117)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Individuals responsible for assisting in the development of Habitat
Conservation Plans.
Attendance Restrictions None
10/5-9/98 in Olympia, WA.
12/14-18/98 in Shepherdstown, WV.
5 days/36 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
NCTC, Environmental Conservation Branch
304-876-7449/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
The course addresses the basic steps and processes regarding the Habitat
Conservation Planning under Section 10 (a) (1) (B) of the Endangered
Species Act. Case studies and interactive exercises are used to reinforce
lecture sessions.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Interagency Consultation for Endangered Species (ECS3116)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-maii
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Biologists responsible for conducting project reviews of potential impacts
to listed, proposed or candidate species.
None
05/24-28/99 in Shepherdstown, WV.
5 days/32 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
NCTC, Environmental Conservation Branch
304-876-7449/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Participants acquire basic information on conducting interagency
consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Key
information needs and procedures are addressed with a focus on the
information needs related to biological assessments and biological
opinions. Lecture and discussion emphasize interagency exchange of
information and solutions to affect conservation of rare species.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment, endangered
species, conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Natural Resource Damage Assessment (ECS3111)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost To Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Personnel from Trustee agencies (federal, state, tribal) whose
responsibilities include evaluating and participating in NRDA.
Attendance Restrictions None
Key Words
National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV.
3.5 days/28 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
NCTC, Environmental Conservation Branch
304-876-7449/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Participants are given the minimum tools and some practical examples
to initiate a Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA). The Oil
Pollution Act (OPA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) regulations are discussed.
The course includes practical exercises.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Overview of Federal and State Water Rights (WLD4008)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Project leaders and other FWS employees involved with water rights
issues, and others interested in water rights issues.
None
National Conservation Training Center
TEA
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Nancy Streeter
304-876-7436/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course introduces participants to FWS water rights policies and
procedures and current strategies to address water issues. It provides an
overview of the various water rights doctrines including appropriative,
riparian, federal reserved water rights and public trust doctrines. The
sessions help participants understand basic water rights issues and how
the FWS manages its rights.
wildlife, training, education, environment, conservation, NCTC,
USFWS
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Natural Resource Law (WLD2122)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Anyone involved with wildlife disease issues.
None
National Conservation Training Center
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Nancy Streeter
304-876-7436/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course provides an overview of the major federal conservation laws
of interest to natural resource professionals. Sessions include
information on laws that are specific to federal species and habitat
protection, pollution control, and trust responsibilities. Also covered are
federal water rights and FERC licensing, support of state wildlife
programs and farm-bill provisions. Discussions include an historical
overview of the development of wildlife and natural resource laws, legal
authorities and development in the courts as well as current legal issues.
wildlife, training, education, environment, conservation, NCTC,
USFWS
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Wetland Regulatory Program (ECS3112)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
FWS staff currently involved in the Section 404 permit review program.
None
National Conservation Training Center
5 days/36 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Jim Siegel
304-876-7482/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course covers the issues that emerge when biologists review permit
applications issued by the Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the River and Harbors Act. Topics
include: Corps regulation and guidance, the Service's mitigation policy,
the Environmental Protection Agency's 404(b) (1) guidelines, and other
topics related to permit review. The course includes a field trip and
frequent discussions of some of the complex issues facing permit
biologists.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
106
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Monitoring Aquatic Biota (FIS2117)
Sponsoring Organization U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Target Audience
Field biologists and technicians; the material may also be of interest to
program administrators and others.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
TEA (Northwest).
5 days/38 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Alan Temple
304-876-7440/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443 i
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Major biotic components of freshwater aquatic systems are algae,
invertebrates (especially insects), and fish. Indicators or surrogates for
biodiversity can be developed from these major components and used in
a monitoring program. This course stresses methodologies for empirical
derivation of monitoring indicators. In addition, instruction emphasizes
the use of biotic indices and community-level data assessment
techniques as well as methods of assessing organism-habitat
relationships. Other topics include selected sampling designs and
statistical analysis approaches used in aquatic monitoring. Case studies
are used as a templates for participants to derive monitoring indicators.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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Basic Fisheries Biology and Techniques (FIS1130)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Personnel with minimal fisheries experience and who are involved with
fisheries projects.
None
09/1347/99 in Shepherdstown, WV.
5 days/36 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
June Mcllwain
304-876-7439/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Participants in this course learn about the basics offish and aquatic
invertebrate anatomy and identification, water quality testing, physical
habitat measurements, fisheries safety, and fish sampling techniques.
fish biology, fish sampling gear, fisheries techniques, training, education,
NCTC, USFWS
108
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Environmental Contaminants Field and Laboratory Techniques (ECS3101)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Personnel involved with obtaining field data and conducting
environmental contaminant investigations.
None
09/27-10/01/98 in Shepherdstown, WV.
5 days/36 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
NCTC, Environmental Conservation Branch
304-876-7449/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Participants receive hands-on training in designing and conducting a
pollution investigation. Topics covered include safe and proper field
and laboratory techniques for collecting, handling, and preserving
environmental samples for biological assays or chemical analysis. The
course covers soil, sediment, water, and biological tissue sampling. Other
topics will include how to read and evaluate a laboratory chemical
analysis and QA/QC report, and how to interpret toxicological data.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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GIS Design for Regional Conservation Planning (TEC7115)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
GIS developers planning or constructing a large-area, regional GIS for
ecosystem planning and decision making.
Previous experience and/or training using ArcView or a similar desktop
GIS software package is required.
National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV. Going to
be held 3/29-4/2/99; 7/12-16/99; and 11/15-19/99.
5 days
$850
Marcia McNiff (or Glenn Gravatt)
304-876-1600/304-876-7234
Marcia_McNiff@fws.gov (or Glenn_Gravatt@fws.gov)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Conservation Training Center,
Route 1, Box 166, Shephardstown, WV 25443
http://www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Learn how to design a geographic information system (GIS) for a field
station, region, or watershed to assist in natural resource decision making
and planning. Work with other regional GIS developers to learn
successful design of user-friendly systems for use by natural resource
professionals. Topics include project planning, coordination, data
acquisition and management, and successful implementation.
GIS, data, habitat, ecosystem and watershed management, natural
resources, USFWS, NCTQ federal
110
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CIS Vegetative Cover Mapping (TEC7134)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Biologists and GIS Specialists with prior experience in using GIS and
GPS technology who are designing, developing or supporting a GIS with
vegetation data themes
Attendance Restrictions None
Keywords
06/02-04/99 and 9/1345/99 in Shepherdstown, WV.
3 days/24 hours
$570
Dan Everson
304-876-7453/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html ;
Use of the National Vegetation Classification System (NVCS) is now a
requirement for mapping vegetation on federal lands. This course
includes both field and computer lab exercises on proper field sampling
design and sampling techniques. Participants design a field sampling
protocol, lay out vegetation plots', use GPS receivers and other field tools
and digitize vegetation boundaries using ArcView 3.0.
fish, wildlife, training, education, computers, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
Inventory of Watershed Training Courses
111
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Biotelemetry Techniques for Aquatic Systems (FIS2116)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
This course is primarily designed for managers who require data on animal
movements, home range and habitat use.
None
3/15-19/99/Shepherdstown, WV.
5 days/38 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Alan Temple
304-876-7440/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
The purpose of this course is to enable participants to determine the
suitability of radio or ultrasonic biotelemetry as a research method and to plan
a biotelemetry study addressing management or research questions. Topics
include biotelemetry study design and data analysis, telemetry methods,
telemetry system components (transmitters, batteries, receivers, hydrophones,
antennas), theory for electronic signal transmission in water (electric circuit
and field theory, radio propagation through water, interference), mechanical
(acoustic) signal propagation through water, receiver reception range,
receiver interference and frequency authorizations. Classroom activities
include problems to determine radio and mechanical signal propagation
distance and battery life as well as group exercises to develop study designs.
Field and laboratory exercises are used to demonstrate principles of
equipment operation, system component compatibility, installation, testing,
receiver sensitivities, transmitter power capability, transmitter attachment
techniques and data analysis.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
112
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Multivariate Statistical Analysis Techniques for Ecological Data (FIS4101)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Anyone responsible for collecting, analyzing, and/or interpreting multi-
variable data.
Course prerequisites include one statistics course such as "Biostatistics"
(FIS4105), "Sampling Design" (FIS4103), or a comparable college
course. A familiarity with Windows is suggested.
National Conservation Training Center
5 days/38 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Alan Temple
304-876-7440/304-876-7202 ;
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov '
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course covers a variety of descriptive and inferential multivariate
statistical methods that are useful for analyzing biological data.
Participants use computers to analyze ecological data .and apply the
various multivariate procedures covered by the instructor. Several case
studies of multivariate techniques applied to field data are discussed.
wildlife, training, education, environment, conservation, NCTC,
USFWS
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113
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Principles and Techniques of Electrofishing (FIS2101)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-maii
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Biologists who have had at least some experience in electrofishing.
None
10/5-7/98 in Chattanooga, TN.
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Alan Temple
304-876-7440/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.rws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course explains the basic principles of electricity as applied to
electrofishing. The goals of this course are to: 1) familiarize participants
with electric circuit and field theory, system components and sampling
considerations (thereby providing a framework for increasing the
efficiency and standardization of electrofishing operations); 2) provide
safety training; and 3) promote awareness of and methods for
minimizing electrofishing-induced fish injury and stress.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
114
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Sampling Design for Field Studies (FIS4103)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Anyone involved with the design of field studies.
Attendees should have complete4 "Biostatistics" (FIS4105) or its
equivalent (1-2 college statistics courses).
09/20-24/99 in Shepherdstown, WV.
5 days/38 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Alan Temple
304-876-7440/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course addresses the sampling design and analysis of ecological
studies. Topics include: common problems with field study designs,
eight-step framework for effective designs, statistics review, inputing and
manipulating data, considerations in sampling ecological and
environmental populations, traditional and recently derived sampling
designs, and use of computer programs to aid in design. Where
applicable, case studies and examples are used to illustrate principles.
Participants also use computers to design field studies. Statistical
software is provided for classroom use.
fish, wildlife, training, education, publications, environment,
conservation, NCTC, USFWS
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115
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Basics of Working with the News Media (OUT8181)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
FWS personnel who want to improve working relationships with the
media and increase public awareness of their work.
None
National Conservation Training Center
2 days/14 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Garry Tucker
304-876-7498/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Effective outreach to the news media is often the key to reaching
important audiences. This course helps participants improve
relationships with media representatives and generate solid positions on
controversial issues carried by print journalists and broadcasters. Topics
include: an overview of the information industry, good media relations,
the (print and electronic) interview process, handling controversy and
responding to inaccurate reporting. Course participants develop a
public awareness/media outreach plan, identify key
information/messages for the news media and coordinate responses on a
controversial issue.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
116
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Building Community Support (OUT8111)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Biologists, public involvement specialists, and educators who wish to
obtain community support among interest groups at the local, regional
or national level.
None
National Conservation Training Center
5 days/36 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Garry Tucker
304-876-7498/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Biologists agree that resource management problems are more easily
solved when people become involved in the ecosystem approach. This
course gives resource conservation professionals the knowledge and skills
they need to build relationships of trust within local communities.
Current social research is used to support strategies for greater
community participation on such issues as: public and private lands,
preventing conflict among resource groups, resolving conflicts among
interest groups, and changing attitudes and behavior regarding wildlife
resources and habitats.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC
Inventory of Watershed Training Courses
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Community-Based Consensus Building (EXC5136)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Anyone engaged in environmental consensus building.
None
National Conservation Training Center
5 days/40 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Steph Smith
304-876-7485/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course provides an in-depth focus on the process of building
consensus on environmental issues involving multi-stakeholders. The
context of the course is the community at large in which the
conservation and protection offish and wildlife is often contentious and
best accomplished through building relationships of trust among
stakeholders. The training is presented in four key modules that reflect
the stages of consensus building as it is approached in the service. Those
stages are: developing relationships within the community, pre-
negotiation, negotiation, and agreement implementation and
evaluation.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
118
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Complex Environmental Negotiations (EXC5103)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Anyone involved in multi-party agreements.
Recommended prerequisites: 1) Experience in multi-party negotiations;
and 2) Previous negotiations training, or having read "Getting to Yes" by
Fisher and Ury.
National Conservation Training Center
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Bonnie Schires
304-876-7484/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course helps participants develop their skills for resolving multi-
party environmental negotiations. Participants practice skills in
analyzing complex multi-party negotiations and learn strategies for
moving from confrontation to joint problem solving, resulting in
mutually acceptable outcomes.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
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Conservation Partnerships (OUT8110)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Any employee or potential partners currently involved in partnerships
who anticipate the need for partnering or are interested in learning more
about appropriate partnership opportunities.
None
National Conservation Training Center
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Garry Tucker
304-876-7498/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Productive interagency partnerships help FWS professionals accomplish
conservation goals more effectively. This course focuses on forming and
managing partnerships between the Service and other entities with
similar goals including government agencies, conservation groups, non-
profits and landowners. Instruction emphasizes partnerships as
voluntary collaborations among entities working toward common,
shared objectives.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
720
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Developing Festivals and Special Events (OUT8144)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Conservation professionals who are responsible for public outreach and
working with local communities. ,
None
National Conservation Training Center
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Laura Penington-Jones
304-876-7499/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Wildlife festivals and other special events showcase conservation
programs, stimulate local economies and endow community members
with public ownership of wildlife resources and habitats. This course
helps participants learn methods of working with local communities to
develop and promote special events.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
Inventory of Watershed Training Courses
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Education Programs for Youth: After-School, Weekends,
and Summers (OUT8162)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish &. Wildlife Service
Employees who offer camp programs or other informal education
programs for youth.
None
National Conservation Training Center
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Garry Tucker
304-876-7498/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course instructs participants in the elements of designing
comprehensive ecosystem/wildlife study programs for youth in non-
formal settings, such as wildlife refuges, outdoor camps and after school
or weekend/summer programs. Participants learn about available
teaching materials, teaching techniques and how to develop complete
study units and programs. This course is offered in partnership with the
National Wildlife Federation's NatureQuest program, which certifies
and accredits specialized environmental-awareness courses for youth.
Course focus is on designing and implementing complete programs on
wildlife or ecosystem-related topics.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
122
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Negotiation Strategies and Techniques (EXC5102)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet information
Brief Description
KeyWords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Any employee who negotiates on a recurring basis.
None
National Conservation Training Center
2 days/16 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Bonnie Schires
304-876-7484/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course helps participants learn to apply a "win-win," interest-based
negotiating process, resulting in favorable agreements for all parties
involved. The course is interactive, giving participants an opportunity
to practice techniques that are presented.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
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Public Outreach and Education: Dealing with Controversial Issues (OUTS 103)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Senior natural resource managers, educators, outdoor recreation
planners and any conservation professional responsible for public
outreach and working with local communities.
None
National Conservation Training Center
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Michael L. Smith
304-876-7495/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
This course describes and analyzes the roots of controversial natural
resource issues, and offers resource managers means of spotting potential
conflicts well before they become controversies. The course also
explores the "crisis stage" of controversies and offers guidance on how to
reach key audiences with timely communications.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
124
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Public Outreach and Education: Overview and Program Planning (OUTS 101)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Biologists, outdoor recreation planners; employees involved with public
affairs, partnerships, education and outreach.
None
National Conservation Training Center
4 days/30 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Garry Tucker
304-876-7498/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Conservation professionals taking a comprehensive approach to natural
resource management maintain strong education and outreach
programs. This course introduces education and outreach program
planning in the FWS. Participants learn about education and outreach
strategies and how they can support the collaborative approach to
management in the FWS. The course is recommended as an
introduction to the subject and for instructors of subjects related to
education and outreach.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
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Volunteer Recruitment and Management (OUT8114)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Conservation managers with the responsibility of working with volunteer
programs.
None
National Conservation Training Center
3 days/24 hours
NCTC training is provided without charge to employees of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. All other participants will be charged a tuition fee.
Gary Stolz
304-876-7454/304-876-7202
nctc_registrar@mail.fws.gov
The Registrar, USFWS-NCTC, Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV
25443
www.fws.gov/r9nctc/nctc.html
Partnership programs are a critical factor in meeting the management
objectives of the FWS. Participants in this course learn to develop and
maintain strong volunteer and youth-service group programs.
Discussion explores the benefits of working with volunteers as well as
sensitive issues that can arise.
fish, wildlife, training, education, outreach, environment, conservation,
NCTC, USFWS
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Ground-Water Flow System Analysis and Modeling
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
U.S. Geological Survey
Professionals in hydrology or related disciplines with knowledge of the
fundamental concepts of ground-water hydrology and with intentions of
conducting or evaluation modeling investigations of ground-water flow
systems.
Employees of US Geological Survey and cooperating agencies are eligible
to participate; other federal employees are permitted to attend as
vacancies allow.
This course is offered annually at the USGS National Training Center in
Denver, CO.
The course has a pre-course assignment estimated at approximately 32
hours and a one-week session at the National Training Center.
$100 per person per day.
Herb Buxton
609-771-3944/609-771-3915
Hbuxton@usgs.gov
U.S. Geological Survey, 810 Bear Tavern Road, West Trenton, NJ
08628
None
This course stresses the basic physical and mathematical concepts
requisite to the effective analysis and modeling of ground-water flow
systems. Emphasis is placed on developing a "system concept" approach
to representation of ground-water systems, which includes formulation of
conceptual models, integrating basic hydrologic data into the concept,
and developing a mathematical model representation of the concept.
ground water, modeling, resource management, monitoring, data
analysis, USGS :
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Basic Hydraulic Principles
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Geological Survey
People who want a better understanding of open channel hydraulic
principles.
Attendance will be limited to 20. Other federal employees may attend
on a space-available basis.
February 22-26, 1999 and June 14-18, 1999 at the USGS National
Training Center, Denver, CO.
5 days
$100 per person per day.
Harvey Jobson or Robert Holmes
303-236-4932/303-236-4937
None
U.S. Geological Survey, Denver Federal Center, National Training
Center, Building 53, P.O. Box 5046, Denver, CO 80225
N/A
This 1-week course combines lectures and class problems in the study of
basic open channel flow. Specifically, subject matter includes forces on
submerged objects, similitude, velocity profiles, resistance, the
momentum principles, roughness coefficients, energy losses, backwater
computation, and flow through culverts, flow over dams, and flow
through weirs.
surface water, data, USGS, federal
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Modeling Flow and Transport in a Riverine Environment
Sponsoring Organization U.S. Geological Survey
Target Audience People who have little background in modeling but who desire to get
started in the area, as well as those with significant experience, should
benefit from attendance.
Attendance Restrictions Attendance will be limited to 14. Other federal employees may attend
on a space-available basis.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
January 25-29, 1999 at the USGS National Training Center, Denver,
CO.
5 days
$100 per person per day.
Harvey Jobson
303-236-4932/303-236-4937 '_
None
U.S. Geological Survey, Denver Federal Center, National Training
Center, Building 53, P.O. Box 5046, Denver, CO 80225
N/A '
This 1-week course combines lectures and computer work sessions to
present a one-dimensional flow and transport modeling system developed
by the Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Applications will be presented through the use of realistic example
problems. The students will set up, calibrate, and verify a one-
dimensional flow model for two different rivers. The transport model
will be calibrated and verified under unsteady flow conditions for two
rivers using dye data. The QUAL2E reaction kinetics will be applied to
simulate ten water quality constituents in the Chattahoochee River.
surface water, data, USGS, federal
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Surface Water Hydraulic Analysis
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
U.S. Geological Survey
Personnel who have little or no background in the principles of basic
hydraulics and fluid mechanics, and hydrologists who need a review of
these basic concepts.
Attendance Restrictions Attendance will be limited to 20. Employees of U.S. Geological Survey
and cooperating agencies are eligible to participate; other federal
employees are permitted to attend as vacancies allow.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
USGS National Training Center, Denver, CO.
10 days
$100 per person per day.
Janice Fulford
303-236-4932/303-236-4937
None
U.S. Geological Survey, Denver Federal Center, Geological Training
Center, Building 53, P.O. Box 5046, Denver, CO 80225
N/A
Combines lectures and analysis of surface-water hydraulic problems to
provide students with experience in surface-water hydraulic analysis.
The major part of the course is devoted to indirect measurement of
discharge using slope-area, contracted-opening, step-backwater, and
culvert computations. Related topics including basic rating curve
analysis, estimating roughness coefficients, and general field and office
procedures also are discussed. Other hydraulic problems included in the
course are: flow through control structures (weirs, dams, gates, flumes,
etc.); water-surface profile computations for various situations and
applications; and flow routing concepts. A very basic introduction to
sediment problems also is presented. Student must have completed a
Basic Hydraulic Principles course prior to enrollment.
surface water, USGS, federal
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Concepts In Aquatic Ecology
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
U.S. Geological Survey
Personnel directly involved in studies that incorporate ecological
investigations for water quality assessment.
Attendance Restrictions Employees of US Geological Survey and cooperating agencies are eligible
to participate; other federal employees are permitted to attend as
vacancies allow.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
April 19-23, 1999 at the USGS National Training Center, Denver, CO.
5 days
$100 per person per day.
Terry M. Short
415-329-4324
Tmshort@usgs.gov
US Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Mailstop 470, Menlo Park,
CA 94040
None
This course provides an overview of ecological concepts that can be
applied in water quality assessments. The course will emphasize
concepts and methods including discussion and demonstrations of field
applications. Topics include biological approaches to water-quality
assessment, current concepts in stream ecology, ecology of aquatic
organisms, important environmental factors influencing stream
ecosystems, contaminant dynamics such as bioaccumulation processes,
and techniques for analyzing and interpreting biological data.
ecosystem and watershed management, land use, natural resources,
USGS, federal
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Watershed Biogeochemistry
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
U.S. Geological Survey
Staff conducting or preparing to conduct water quality studies,
particularly connecting stream ecosystems and watersheds. General
knowledge of either the biological or geochemical processes to be
covered is recommended.
Attendance Restrictions Employees of US Geological Survey and cooperating agencies are eligible
to participate; other federal employees are permitted to attend as
vacancies allow.
Generally When/Where USGS National Training Center, Denver, CO.
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
5 days
$100 per person per day.
Doug Burns
518-285-5662
daburns@usgs.gov
U.S. Geological Survey, 425 Jordan Rd., Troy, NY 12180
None
This course explores the geochemical and biochemical processes
influencing the chemistry of natural waters, and focuses on making the
connection between the watershed and stream ecosystems. The course
begins with a review of water chemistry concepts and geochemical
processes as well as terrestrial processes that impact water quality.
Terrestrial-aquatic linkages are discussed along with biogeochemical
transformations in the hyporheic zones and in wetlands. In -stream
processes such as organo-metal complexation, sorption/desorption, ion
exchange, biological uptake and release, and carbon cycling are
addressed. Water chemistry modeling techniques will be presented along
with statistical, thermodynamic, and mass-balance methods for
interpreting water chemistry.
watershed, surface water, water quality, water chemistry, modeling,
USGS, federal
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Using Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) and Habitat Suitability
Index (HSl) Software
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Biological Resources Division, USGS (BRD); and Virginia Tech (VT)
This course is intended for personnel responsible for designing and
processing field data from a HEP study, building or modifying HSI
models, and using, analyzing, and interpreting results of a HEP study.
Attendance Restrictions None, although class size is restricted to 36 minimum.
Fort Collins, CO.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
2 days
$300
Richard Stiehl
970-226-9421/970-226-9230
richard_stiehl@usgs.gov
Biological Resources Division, Midcontinent Ecological Science Center,
4512 McMurry Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525-3400
N/A
This course provides "hands-on" training in the use of HEP and HSI
software. Participants will practice data entry, file modification, and file
management and analysis using microcomputers. The course does not
require a computer background or a knowledge or programming.
Software and users' manuals are provided. Prerequisite: Habitat
Evaluation Procedures.
habitat, habitat suitability index, habitat evaluation procedures,
management, planning, USGS, federal
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Instream Flow Incremental Methodology Overview (Distance Learning)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
USGS Biological Resources Division
This course is intended for supervisors, project managers, and
individuals who need a first time introduction to IFIM. The course can
be taken by an individual or a group of people.
None
Video and Primer (self study course).
4 hours to view video and read primer.
$100
Cynthia Harris
303-236-4932/303-236-4937
cdharris@usgs.gov
USGS, National Training Center, P.O. Box 25046, MS 414, Denver
Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225
N/A
The Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (IFIM) is a habitat-based
impact assessment and water management tool used to manage fishery
habitat in a stream. The course is completed through independent study
through a correspondence course. A video and supporting document "A
Primer for IFIM" are included. The video addresses three issues (1)
when to use IFIM, (2) the planning phases of IFIM, and (3) the science
behind the modeling.
Instream Flow Incremental Methodology, surface water, modeling,
habitat, fishery, aquatic ecology, watershed, planning, USGS, federal
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Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Correspondence course (self study course).
40-60 hours, self-paced.
$150
Cynthia Harris
303-236-4932/303-236-4937
cdharris@usgs.gov
USGS, National Training Center, P.O. Box 25046, MS 414, Denver
Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225
N/A
This is a correspondence course. The purpose is to provide students
with an in-depth overview of all aspects of an application of the IFIM.
This course presents the theory, concepts, and application logic about
the five phases of IFIM: (1) problem identification, (2) study planning,
(3) data collection and analysis, (4) alternative analysis, and (5) problem
resolution. A course textbook and a workbook are provided. To receive
a Certificate of Completion, the participant must pass a written exam.
Instream Flow Incremental Methodology, surface water, modeling,
habitat, fishery, aquatic ecology, watershed, planning, USGS, federal
Theory and Concepts of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology
(Distance Learning)
Sponsoring Organization USGS Biological Resources Division
Target Audience This course is designed for stream ecologists, fishery biologists,
hydrologists, and project managers.,
Attendance Restrictions None
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Practical Applications of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology
Sponsoring Organization USGS Biological Resources Division
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
This course is intended for those responsible for planning alternative
water delivery schedules and annual water budgets; formulating,
evaluating, and negotiating mitigation or stream restoration
alternatives; and conduction reviews of IFIM studies completed by
external agencies or firms.
Class size is restricted to 16 (Min.), 20 (Max.). Prerequisite: Theory
and Concepts of IFIM.
To be determined.
5 days/36 hours
$550
Cynthia Harris
303-236-4932/303-236-4937
cdharris@usgs.gov
USGS, National Training Center, P.O. Box 25046, MS 414 Denver
Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225
N/A
This course provides training in the use of the IFIM for impact and
alternative analysis. The course is structured around the solution of
case studies from problem identification to negotiating solutions. The
course integrates the concepts from "Theory and Concepts of Instream
Flow Methodology" through hands-on labs and tutorials and guides
student interactions in the solution of various aspects of real instream
flow problems. At the completion of the course, students will receive
software and demonstration data used in the case studies as well as
tutorials to instruct students in the use of software used in class.
Experience using MS-DOS operating system and computational
spreadsheets will enhance the learning experience but is not required.
surface water, modeling, habitat, fishery, aquatic ecology, watershed,
planning, Instream Flow Incremental Methodology, USGS, federal
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Ihstream Flow Incremental Methodology Stream Habitat Sampling
Techniques
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
USGS Biological Resources Division
Personnel responsible for designing^ conducting, or reviewing stream
habitat studies. Understanding of the foundation principles and
concepts of IFIM required.
Attendance Restrictions Class size is restricted to 14 (Min.), 21 (Max.). Prerequisite: Theory and
Concepts of IFIM and Practical Applications of IFIM.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
To be determined.
1
5 days/36 hours
$600
Cynthia Harris
303-236-4932/303-236-4937
cdharris@usgs.gov
USGS, National Training Center, P.O. Box 25046, MS 414 Denver
Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225
N/A
This is an application course on the use of stream habitat sampling
techniques and equipment required for IFIM microhabitat studies.
modeling, habitat, sampling, data analysis, surface water, fishery, aquatic
ecology, watershed, planning, Instream Flow Incremental Methodology,
USGS, federal
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Using the Computer-based Physical Habitat Simulation System
(PHABSIM)
Sponsoring Organization USGS Biological Resources Division
Target Audience
This course is designed for those who will be directly involved with
computer modeling of physical habitat in streams.
Attendance Restrictions Prerequisite: Theory and Concepts of IFIM and Practical Applications of
IFIM.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
To be determined.
5 days/36 hours
$650
Cynthia Harris
303-236-4932/303-236-4937
cdharris@usgs.gov
USGS, National Training Center, P.O. Box 25046, MS 414 Denver
Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225
N/A
This computer-use course presents the technical concepts, application
logic, and menu of computer programs to understand why and how to
use the Physical Habitat Simulation System (PHABSIM). PHABSIM
simulates hydraulic relationships of numerous stream flows with water
depths and velocities in rigid channel. Then it quantifies the
relationship of hydraulic and channel index variables (depth, velocity,
substrate, and cover) with suitability for evaluation species or water-
related recreation. The model is useful when relatively steady flow is the
major determinant controlling the riverine resources. Prior IBM-PC
compatible experience with editors and computational spreadsheets is
recommended but not required. Lecture notes, a lab workbook, and the
PHABSIM software and manual are provided.
modeling, habitat, surface water, watershed, Instream Flow Incremental
Methodology, USGS, federal
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Stream Temperature Modeling (Distance Learning)
Sponsoring
Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
USGS Biological Resources Division
Individuals who will be directly involved with computer modeling of
stream temperatures including ecologists, fishery biologists, and
hydrologists, or anyone who regularly comments on proposed changes in
water project operations or helps in designing impact evaluation studies.
None
Correspondence course (self study course).
30-50 hours, self-paced.
$150
Cynthia Harris
303-236-4932/303-236-4937
cdharris@usgs.gov ;
USGS, National Training Center, P.O. Box 25046, MS 414 Denver
Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225
N/A
This course concentrates on the theory and application of water
temperature modeling. Course participants will develop a knowledge of
stream geometry, hydrology, and meteorology related to the
understanding and prediction of stream temperatures. Topics covered
include the models' assumptions and limitations, calibration and
verification, troubleshooting, field data collection, parameter estimation,
handling missing data, quality control, and linkage to other IFIM
programs. A course notebook, temperature model software, and
documentation are provided to participants. Prerequisite: Theory and
Concepts of IFIM or Practical Applications of IFIM.
modeling, data, sampling, data analysis, surface water, water quality,
Instream Flow Incremental Methodology, USGS, federal
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Habitat Evaluation Procedures
Sponsoring Organization Biological Resources Division, USGS (BRD); and Virginia Tech (VT)
Target Audience This course is intended for personnel responsible for field work and data
interpretation of water resource projects, permits, license applications,
and environmental assessments/impact statements; development and
implementation of wildlife, forest, or overall habitat management plans;
review of environmental assessments, habitat management, and
mitigation.
Attendance Restrictions None, although class size is restricted to 36 minimum.
Generally When/Where As needed; generally sponsored by one of the two sponsoring
Offered organizations.
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
5 days
$695
Dean Stauffer
540-231-7349/540-231 -7580
dstauffer@vt.edu
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321
N/A
This course introduces the Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP), a
state-of-the-art technique for impact assessment and resource
management. Emphasis is on the use of Habitat Suitability Index (HSI)
models to assist in problem analysis, development of management plans,
and decision making. Tuition includes HEP software and manuals.
habitat, habitat suitability index, habitat evaluation procedures,
management, planning, USGS, federal
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Introduction to Habitat Evaluation Procedure (HEP)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Biological Resources Division, USGS (BRD); and Virginia Tech (VT)
This course is recommended for biologists, resource specialists, and
planners who will be involved in HEP studies in the near future, and
those who completed the HEP course prior to 1989 and need an update,
or those wishing an overview of HEP.
Attendance Restrictions None, although class size is restricted to 25 maximum.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
With at least three months advance notice, this course can be
conducted at a requested location pending instructor availability
(sponsored by BRD).
2 days
TBA
Richard Stiehl
970-226-9421/970-226-9230
richard_stiehl@usgs.gov
Biological Resources Division, Midcontinent Ecological Science Center,
4512 McMurry Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525-3400
N/A
This course is designed for those who have taken "Habitat Evaluation
Procedures" but have not used their training or applied HEP in the past
two to three years, or wish an overview of HEP. The course includes:
•Comprehensive summary of HEP
•Recent modifications and innovations in HSI models
• Software use
•HEP data analysis and interpretation
• Review of HEP teamwork
habitat, habitat suitability index, habitat evaluation procedures,
management, planning, USGS, federal
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Field Water-Quality Methods for Ground Water and Surface Water
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
U.S. Geological Survey
Water resource hydrologists and technicians.
Employees of U.S. Geological Survey and cooperating agencies are
eligible to participate; other federal employees are permitted to attend as
vacancies allow.
Offered in April and July at the USGS National Training Center,
Denver, CO.
2 weeks (10 days)
$100 per person per day.
Kathy Fitzgerald
703-648-6902/703-648-5722
kkfitz@usgs.gov
U.S. Geological Survey, 412 National Center, Reston, VA 20192
http://ntclserv.cr.usgs.gov/index.html
This course introduces trainees to US Geological Survey methodologies
for (1) sampling and field handling of ground and surface waters, bed
sediments, and suspended sediment and (2) commonly made field water-
quality measurements. Also described are sample collection and field
handling techniques for trace elements, nutrients, major ions, isotopes,
and microorganisms as well as the theory, methodology, and equipment
used to measure water temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific
conductance, pH, alkalinity, total coliform bacteria, E. coli, etc.
ground water, surface water, monitoring, water quality, sampling, USGS,
federal
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Aquatic's Sampling Training Course
LCSWCD
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District
Teachers and adult youth group leaders.
Limited to 30 participants.
Lewis County, New York (Spring & Fall).
1 day
All costs covered by the District.
John Stewart
315-376-6122/315-376-8717
lcswcd@northnet.org
Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District, P.O. Box 57,
Lowville, New York 13367
Homepage coming soon.
This training offers hands-on techniques for water quality and
macroinvertebrates sampling. Course materials and lunch are free.
training, macroinvertebrate sampling
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Stewardship Watershed Planning
NCRCD
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Napa County Resource Conservation District
Federal agencies, communities, localities, states, and tribes.
Inquire via contact.
The course is offered year round primarily in California, Arizona, New
Mexico, and New England. Occasionally the course is presented in
other states.
2-5 days
Varies.
Dennis Bowker
707-252-41887 707-252-4219
NapaRCD@compuserve.com
Napa County Resource Conservation District, 1303 Jefferson St., Suite
500B, Napa, CA 94559
None
Stewardship-based approach to watershed planning and management
that emphasizes collaboration using interest-based methods. Napa
RCD's training classes have been provided to more than 2,000
stakeholders across the U.S. to help establish common strategies for
effective watershed management even where common ground does not
exist.
ecosystem and watershed management, communication, partnerships,
public education, public outreach, planning local government, federal
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Watershed Planning and Site Design
Sponsoring Organization Center for Watershed Protection
Target Audience This course is intended for municipal officials, plan reviewers, engineers,
and other planning professionals.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where Courses are offered throughout the year; courses publicized on webpage
Offered and trade journals.
CWP
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
1-2 days
Varies.
Center for Watershed Protection
410-461-8323/410-461-8324
mrrunoff@pipeline.com
Center for Watershed Protection, 8391 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD
21043
http://www.pipeline.com/~mrrunoff/
Courses offered have two primary focuses: one on watershed planning
and the other better site design. Watershed planning is generally a 1-
day interactive course with half a day lecture demonstrating the
elements of effective watershed planning and a half day interactive
watershed planning exercise with course participants. The site design
element is also generally a 1-day interactive course including a half day
lecture demonstrating the principles of smart/more effective site design
techniques (narrower streets, more compact development, preservation
of open space). The second half day is an interactive site design
example applying the principles. ,
watershed planning, site design, smart growth
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Bridge Builder: Training for Watershed Partnerships
CTIC
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
Know Your Watershed (Coordinated by the Conservation Technology
Information Center)
Potential watershed coordinators.
10 people (Min.) 740 people (Max.)
On demand.
1-2 Days, depending on depth requested.
Negotiated depending on location, length, etc.
Lyn Kirschner
765-494-9555/765-494-5969
kyw@ctic.purdue.edu
CTIC, 1220 Potter Dr., Room 170, W Lafayette, IN 47906
None
Provides participants with information and knowledge needed to begin
watershed facilitation processes. Exercises, transparencies, checklists,
and other sources of information included in take-home handbook: True
Watershed Facilitator/Coordinator Training.
watershed, coordinator, facilitator, partnership, volunteer, local
government, state, agriculture, CTIC
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Stream Stewardship
ERI
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Ecosystem Recovery Institute, Inc.
This course is intended for local government officials and civic and
educational organizations.
Limited to 50 participants per class.
As requested.
1 day ',
$105
Michael Hollins
717-235-8426/717-227'-0484
recins@aol.com
Ecosystem Recovery Institute, Inc., P.O. Box 249, Freeland, MD 21053
N/A
An overview of current trends and practices in stream and riparian^
management and restoration. Introduces stream function and watershed
relationships; strategies to maintain and restore stream quality. Topics
include: assessing the need for restoration; prioritizing restoration efforts;
technical and regulatory issues; implementation frameworks; building
teams and partnerships; cost-effective strategies and solutions. Format:
case studies and project examples. Emphasis on audience participation
and roundtable discussion.
stream, riparian, restoration, stewardship
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Stream Assessment Field Techniques
ERI
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Ecosystem Recovery Institute, Inc.
Natural resource managers, field technicians, conservation districts.
Limited to 25 participants per class.
As requested.
3-4 days
$865
Michael Rollins
717-235-8426/717-227-0484
recins@aol.com
Ecosystem Recovery Institute, Inc., P.O. Box 249, Freeland, MD 21053
N/A
Presents a suite of inventory techniques and assessment methodologies
used to evaluate and monitor physical and biological stream conditions.
Introduces the purpose and function of individual methodologies, field
equipment, and data collection protocols. Watershed and stream
assessment techniques; identifying problems, needs and restoration
opportunities; prioritizing restoration efforts; developing restoration
strategies. Emphasis on cost-effective, practicable approaches. Format:
classroom and field format.
stream assessment
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Move it But Don't Lose It: Practical and Profitable Tips for Earth Moving
Activities
1ECA
Sponsoring Organization International Erosion Control Association
Target Audience This course is recommended for contractors, regulators, designers,
landscape architects, and engineers who seek better approaches for
controlling construction site erosion and reducing the problems
associated with sedimentation.
Attendance Restrictions Not to exceed 100 participants.
Generally When/Where International Erosion Control Association (IECA) 30th Annual
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
Conference and Trade Exposition Investing in the Protection of Our
Environment, February 22-26, 1999 in Nashville, TN.
February 23, 8:OOAM-4:OOPM. '.
$129 IECA members/$149 non-members (includes course notebook and
lunch).
Tracy Zuschlag, IECA Conference Director
800-455-4322 or 970-879-3010/970-879-8563
ecinfo@ieac.org
IECA, P.O. Box 4904, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
http://www.ieca.org
Site preparation is the first stage of a construction project's "erosion
risk." This course takes a unique look at erosion control by teaching
basic earth moving principles that can minimize erosion risk and
maximize cost effectiveness. This course will give you practical tips on
how to avoid common earth moving mistakes that often cause
unnecessary erosion and sedimentation problems. You will also examine
the team approach that involves regulatory, financial and enforcement
elements. You will learn how earth moving activities can make the
difference between a compliance nightmare and an environmental
success. !
. erosion control, regulatory, earth moving activity
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Stream Restoration Training Sessions
NASCC
Sponsoring Organization National Association of Service and Conservation Corps
(NASCC) (supported by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and
other local funders)
Target Audience Project coordinators and senior crew supervisors of youth corps
programs.
Attendance Restrictions NASCC member programs and local watershed association members.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
This is the fifth in a series of regional training sessions that NASCC has
conducted with major funding from the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation. This course will be held April 1999. Since these are hands-
on, feet-in training sessions, they are timed to the local growing season.
The sessions start with an informal reception on Sunday evening.
Training manuals are handed out and introductions are made and last
minute announcements are made. Actual training sessions run from
Monday morning to Thursday afternoon. Most days end around
4:OOPM.
Transportation to and from the training and some dinners are the
responsibility of the participants. NASCC covers the training manual
and all workshop costs, breakfast, and lunch during the training and at
least one dinner.
Michael Duplechain or Andrew Moore
202-737-6272/202-737-6277
mduplechain@nascc.org or amoore@nascc.org
NASCC, 666 llth Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20001
http://www.nascc.org
This training session is designed as a "train the trainer" workshop, so
that staff can go back to their programs and train their colleagues. Some
of the topics covered are site inventory, analysis, mapping and design
principles; state-of-the-art bio-engineering methods for habitat
restoration, erosion control, and flood-proofing; using native plant
materials; basic hydrology and stream morphology; community
maintenance and monitoring partnerships; adapting techniques to corps
and crew management issues. Local resource people are used as much as
possible; these may include National Park Service personnel, state or
county foresters, hydrologists as well as local watershed association
members.
mapping, design principles, habitat restoration, erosion control, analysis,
NASCC
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Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
Consultant
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc.
Hydrologists, engineers, fisheries biologists, water resource planners and
other specialists involved in water resource management and research;
aquatic habitat assessment and improvement; river and water quality
determinations; cumulative impact assessment, evaluation of riparian
ecosystems; and watershed analysis.
Attendance Restrictions None
Keywords
Several times per year in Pagosa Springs, CO.
5 days
$1250
Dave Rosgen
970-731-6100/970-731-6105
wildlandhydrology@pagosasprings.net
Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc., 1481 Steven's Lake Road, Pagosa
Springs, CO 81147 ;
http://wildlandhydrology.com
This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the
fundamentals of river behavior and the general principles in fluvial
morphology, sedimentation, hydraulics, and streambank erosion.
Applications of these principles are shown utilizing a stream
classification system. Problem solving techniques for watershed
management, stream restoration, nonpoint source pollution and
integration of ecosystem concepts in watershed management are
presented. A combination of both lecture and field applications are
provided. This course is a prerequisite for the more advanced river
courses II, III, and IV.
ecosystem and watershed management, surface water, nonpoint source
pollution, stream restoration, private offering
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Fluvial Morphology for Engineers
Consultant
Sponsoring Organization Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc.
Target Audience
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-maii
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Hydrologists, engineers, fisheries biologists, water resource planners and
other specialists involved in water resource management and research;
aquatic habitat assessment and improvement; river and water quality
determination; cumulative impact assessment, evaluation of riparian
ecosystems; and watershed analysis.
Attendance Restrictions None
Keywords
Pagosa Springs, CO.
10 days
$2400
Dave Rosgen
970-731-6100/970-731-6105
wildlandhydrology@pagosasprings.net
Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc., 1481 Steven's Lake Road, Pagosa
Springs, CO 81147
http://wildlandhydrology.com
This course is designed for professional engineers with an objective of
integrating principles of fluvial geomorphology into engineering practice.
The instruction is designed as a quantitative approach which will provide
instruction on application schemes and river stabilization methods.
Updated and new prediction procedures including sediment transport
relations, bridge and culvert design, pier scour and natural channel
design procedures will be presented. Traditional engineering methods
will be compared to the geomorphic approach in flood control works,
urban drainage, river restoration and river management.
ecosystem and watershed management, surface water, geomorphology,
bank stabilization, stream restoration, private offering
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Natural Channel Design and River Restoration
Consultant
Sponsoring Organization Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc.
Target Audience Hydrologists, engineers, fisheries biologists, water resource planners and
other specialists involved in water resource management and research;
aquatic habitat assessment and improvement; river and water quality
determination; cumulative impact assessment, evaluation of riparian
ecosystems; and watershed analysis.
Attendance Restrictions Prerequisite: Applied Fluvial Morphology (see listing in catalog), River
Morphology (see listing in catalog), and River Assessment (see listing in
catalog).
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
One time per year in Pagosa Springs, CO.
9 days
$2400
Dave Rosgen
970-731-6100/970-731-6105
wildlandhydrology@pagosasprings.net
Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc., 1481 Steven's Lake Road, Pagosa
Springs, CO 81147
http://wildlandhydrology.com
Course provides training in river restoration, stabilization, and fish
habitat enhancement. Course will include: (1) collecting and analyzing
field data; (2) completing a river restoration design; (3) channel capacity
and sediment transport calculations; (4) fish habitat improvement
deigns; (5) streambank stabilization techniques; (6) stream diversion
structure design; (7) riparian area improvement and function (8)
construction contracting; (9) design layout; (10) field supervision; (11)
permit applications; (12) effectiveness monitoring; (13) other related
subjects integrated into the river designs. Check lists and procedural
guidelines will be provided to assist in river designs. Participants will
evaluate existing and proposed restoration projects and observe the on-
site implementation of serval designs to be constructed as part of this
course.
ecosystem and watershed management, surface water, data collection,
data analysis, bank stabilization, stream restoration, fishery, regulations,
private offering
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River Assessment and Monitoring
Consultant
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc.
Hydrologist, engineers, fisheries biologists, water resource planners and
other specialists involved in water resource management and research;
aquatic habitat assessment and improvement; river and water quality
determination; cumulative impact assessment, evaluation of riparian
ecosystems; and watershed analysis.
Prerequisite: Applied Fluvial Morphology (see listing in catalog) and
River Morphology (see listing in catalog).
Two times per year in Pagosa Springs, CO.
5 days
$1250
Dave Rosgen
970-731-6100/970-731-6105
wildlandhydrology@pagosasprings.net
Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc., 1481 Steven's Lake Road, Pagosa
Springs, CO 81147
http://wildlandhydrology.com
This course is designed to train individuals in field data collection
methods and analysis techniques for (1) determining stream channel
stability, streambank erosion prediction and measurement; (2) stream
potential versus existing condition; (3) influence of riparian vegetation
on channel stability; and (4) integration of ecosystem management
concepts into field applications. Monitoring of vertical and horizontal
stability, channel materials, sediment transport and hydraulics will be
presented. The course includes: "hands on" techniques for field
measurements, data analysis and interpretations and permanent "bench
mark" transects for verification and time trend analysis. Design and
application of monitoring objectives and methods for the collection and
analysis of suspended and bedload sediment will also be included.
ecosystem and watershed management, monitoring, data collection, data
analysis, surface water, fishery, private offering
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River Morphology and Applications
Consultant
Sponsoring Organization Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc.
Target Audience Hydrologists, engineers, fisheries biologists, water resource planners and
other specialists involved in water resource management/research;
aquatic habitat assessment; water quality determination; cumulative
impact assessment, evaluation of riparian ecosystems; and watershed
analysis.
Attendance Restrictions Prerequisite: Applied Fluvial Morphology (see course listing in catalog).
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Three times per year in Pagosa Springs, CO.
5 days
$1250
Dave Rosgen
970-731-6100/970-731-6105
wildlandhydrology@pagosasprings.net
Wildland Hydrology Associates, Inc., 1481 Steven's Lake Road, Pagosa
Springs, CO 81147
http://wildlandhydrology.com ,
This course is designed to train individuals to recognize and delineate
stream types using the method as published in "A Classification of
Natural Rivers" (Rosgen, 1994). Course will provide practical experience
in: (1) integrating fluvial geomorphology concepts with problem solving
techniques, (2) learning and mapping land forms, land types and valley
types, (3) pre-mapping stream types on aerial photos and topographic
maps, (4) field validation of the bankfull stage at a USGS stream gauging
station, (5) field methods to establish a reference reach and properly
measure the morphological variables including the dimension, pattern,
and profile of the river, (6) field visits to all stream types, (7) ecosystem
management applications using stream types such as: fish habitat
structure evaluation; riparian management/grazing methods; watershed
assessments; hydraulic and sediment relations; and engineering design
concepts.
ecosystem and watershed management, surface water, nonpoint source
pollution, fishery, private offering
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Headwater Watershed Ecology
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Yellowstone Association
Interested public and K-12 teachers.
Class limited to 15 people.
Mid-July/Yellowstone Institute, Lamar Valley Yellowstone National
Park.
3 days
$155
Pam Gontz and Roy Mink
307-344-2294/307-344-2485 and 208-845-6429/208-845-6431
iwrri@uidaho.edu
Yellowstone Association, P.O. Box 117, Yellowstone National Park, WY
82190; and Idaho Water Institute, Room 205, Merrill Hall, University of
Idaho, Moscow, ID 83843
http://www.nps.gov/yell/ya/yellassn.htm
The course goal is to understand the concept of a watershed and how
each aspect of the ecosystem interrelates with every other. The course
uses the relationship of the stream macroinvertebrates and riparian
systems as indicators of stream health. The course looks at the effects of
fires and wildlife on Yellowstone watersheds.
watershed, headwaters, Yellowstone Association, stream quality
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Managing Forest Ecosystems
Sponsoring Organization Department of Forest Resources, Clemson University
Target Audience Natural resource managers, regulators and scientists, especially biologists,
silviculturists, and other natural resource professionals.
Attendance Restrictions None
cu
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Annually in September, Clemson University/Litchfield Beach, South
Carolina.
2 weeks
$2500 (includes tuition, food, lodging, local transportation, and
supplies).
Dr. Charles A. Gresham
843-5464013/843-546-6296
CGRSHM@Clemson.edu
Baruch Forest Science Institute, P.O. Box 596, Georgetown, SC 29442
http://www.zmariner.com/fe/ce/ctechnical.html
This course defines Ecosystem Management and provides concepts and
operational techniques that will enable a resource manager to apply
ecosystem management principles. Although forest ecosystems are
emphasized, aquatic ecosystems are also discussed.
ecosystem management, landscape ecology, aquatic monitoring, adaptive
management, habitat, forestry, silviculture, planning, university, forest
service, Clemson University
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Design of Water Quality Monitoring Networks
csu
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Colorado State University, Office of Conference Services
Persons actively involved in the design, operation, and/or management
of a water quality monitoring network for surface and subsurface
monitoring.
None
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
2 weeks in June (Annually).
$995
Tom Sanders
970-491-5448/970-491-7727
TGS@engr.colostate.edu
Colorado State University, Office of Conference Services, Fort Collins,
CO 80523
http://www.engr.colostate.edu/depts/ce
This course begins with a review of statistics and the use of statistics in
analyzing water quality data, the ramifications of such analysis on the
design of entire monitoring systems including sampling frequency,
sampling locations, measurement techniques, data reporting formats,
data storage and retrieval methods. Additional topics include the effects
of correlations, seasonality, and non-detects on monitoring network
design.
monitoring, surface water, water quality, statistics, sampling, data
collection, data analysis, university
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A Seminar Series in Land Management and Construction Phasing,
Sequence and Methods, for an Earth Activity
CC
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education and Earth
Management: The Team Concept, John Deering, Founder
Owner of record, mortgage lender, attorneys, all regulatory agencies,
resource managers, design professional(s), developers, contractors,
utilities.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Spring and Fall of 1999, Rutgers University, Cook College, New
Brunswick, NJ.
Spring, 3 courses at 6 hours each; Fall, 3 courses at 6 hours each.
Approximately $195 for each course. Call for details for full series cost.
Brian Szura, Program Coordinator, Cook College
732-932-9271/732-9324187
ocpe@aesop.rutgers.edu
Cook College, Office of Continuing Professional Education, Rutgers
University, 102 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-8519
http://www.cook.rutgers.edu/nocpe
Watershed, ground water and water quality are the priority issues in this
seminar series. The full understanding of an earth moving activity will
be the focus, from management, clearing, stripping, excavation,
drainage, utilities, grading, soil erosion and sediment control (s), wetland
mitigation/dewatering.
watershed, ground water, water quality, application, phasing, sequence,
methods, standards of care, due diligence, compliance and land
management
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Stream Hydrology Monitoring and Restoration Design
NCSU
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
North Carolina State University
Hydrologists and natural resource management professionals.
Background in water resources, field survey experience, ability to
participate in field training.
Variable
2 days
Variable
Greg Jennings
919-515-6795/919-515-6772
Greg_Jennings@ncsu.edu
Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State
University, 214 Weaver Labs, Box 7625, Raleigh, NC 27695-7625
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/people/faculty/jennings
Participants gain hands-on experience in monitoring physical
characteristics of streams and designing natural channel restoration.
Workshop topics include stream classification, stability assessment,
reference reach data collection, restoration design principles,
bioengineering techniques for streambank stabilization, natural channel
construction techniques, and sediment transport monitoring.
stream restoration, natural channel design, sediment transport,
bioengineering
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Design of Stormwater, Sediment, and Erosion Control Systems
osu
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Oklahoma State University Engineering Extension
Engineers, technicians, landscape architects, contractors, field
inspectors, permit writers, and professionals in private industry and
government with environmental and regulatory responsibilities.
None
May be offered onsite around the country.
1-2 days, customized to audience's needs.
Public: $195 per person per day. Onsite: quoted upon request.
George Collington
405-744-5714/405-744-5369
gcollin@okway.okstate.edu
OSU Engineering Extension, 512 E.N., Stillwater, OK 74078
None
Learn to design effective sediment and stormwater control systems to
protect the environment and meet regulatory standards.
environment, stormwater, sediment, hydrology, erosion protection,
channels, basins, traps, barriers and countermeasures., SPPC
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Environmental Compliance for Marginal Well Producers
osu
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Oklahoma State University Engineering Extension
Marginal well owners and operators, professionals in private industry and
government with environmental responsibilities including environmental
managers, environmental consultants, environmental engineers and
regulators/field inspectors.
None
May be offered onsite around the country.
1-2 days, customized to audience's needs.
Public: $195 per person per day. Onsite: quoted upon request.
George Collington
405-744-5714/405-744-5369
gcollin@okway.okstate.edu
OSU Engineering Extension, 512 E.N., Stillwater, OK 74078
None
Learn environmental regulations and auditing procedures to minimize
environmental problems at marginal well oil production site operations.
Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, Wellhead, marginal well
operations
162
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Oil Pollution Prevention Preparedness and Planning
osu
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet information
Brief Description
Keywords
Oklahoma State University Engineering Extension
Professionals in private industry and government with environmental
responsibilities including environmental managers, environmental
consultants, environmental engineers, and regulators/field inspectors.
None
May be offered on-site around the country.
1-2 days, customized to audience's needs.
Public: $195 per person per day. Onsite: quoted upon request.
George Collington
405-744-5714/405-744-5369
gcollin@okway.okstate.edu ',
OSU Engineering Extension, 512 E.N., Stillwater, OK 74078
None
Learn regulations and procedures for protecting against environmental
contamination at oil well production sites and oil storage/transfer
facilities.
Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, wellhead, spill prevention
and countermeasures, SPPC
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Source Water Protection (Safe Drinking Water Act)
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Oklahoma State University Engineering Extension
Professionals in private industry and government with environmental
responsibilities including environmental managers, environmental
consultants, environmental engineers, and regulators/field inspectors.
None
May be offered onsite around the country.
1-2 days, customized to audience's needs.
Public: $195 per person per day. Onsite: quoted upon request.
George Collington
405-744-5714/405-744-5369
gcollin@okway.okstate.edu
OSU Engineering Extension, 512 E.N., Stillwater, OK 74078
None
Learn regulations and procedures for protecting the sources of drinking
water.
Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, wellhead, spill prevention
and countermeasures, SPPC
1B4
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Watershed Management Planning: Ground Water
osu
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Oklahoma State University Engineering Extension
Professionals in private industry and government with environmental
responsibilities including environmental managers, environmental
consultants, environmental engineers, and regulators/field inspectors.
None
May be offered onsite around the country.
1-2 days, customized to audience's needs.
Public: $195 per person per day. Onsite: quoted upon request.
George Collington
405-744-5714/405-744-5369
gcollin@okway.okstate.edu
OSU Engineering Extension, 512 E.N., Stillwater, OK 74078
None
Understand the environmental compliance regulations and technical
concepts involved in ground water management.
underground water, ground water, Oil Pollution Act, ground water
remediation
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Watershed Management Planning: Surface Waters
osu
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Oklahoma State University Engineering Extension
Professionals in private industry and government with environmental
responsibilities including environmental managers, environmental
consultants, environmental engineers, and regulators/field inspectors.
None
May be offered onsite around the country.
1-2 days, customized to audience's needs.
Public: $195 per person per day. Onsite: quoted upon request.
George Collington
405-744-5714/405-744-5369
gcollin@okway.okstate.edu
OSU Engineering Extension, 512 E.N., Stillwater, OK 74078
None
Understand the environmental compliance regulations and technical
concepts involved in surface water management.
watershed management, watershed planning, surface water management
1GB
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Wellhead Protection Planning
osu
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Oklahoma State University Engineering Extension
Professionals in private industry and government with environmental
responsibilities including environmental managers, environmental
consultants, environmental engineers, and regulators/field inspectors; a
variation of the course is available to field operators.
Attendance Restrictions None
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
May be offered onsite around the country.
1-2 days, customized to audience's needs.
Public: $195 per person per day. Onsite: quoted upon request.
George Collington
405-744-5714/405-744-5369
i
gcollin@okway.okstate.edu
OSU Engineering Extension, 512 E.N., Stillwater, OK 74078
None
Learn regulations and procedures for safeguarding the environment from
operating oil wells/wellheads and correct procedures for reporting and
closing nonoperating wellheads.
Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, wellhead, spill prevention
and countermeasures, SPPC
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Environmental Sampling and Analysis
osu
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Oklahoma State University Engineering Extension
Professionals in private industry and government with environmental
responsibilities including environmental managers, environmental
consultants, environmental engineers, and regulators/field inspectors.
None
May be offered onsite around the country.
1-2 days, customized to audience's needs.
Public: $195 per person per day. Onsite: quoted upon request.
George Collington
405-744-5714/405-744-5369
gcollin@okway.okstate.edu
OSU Engineering Extension, 512 E.N., Stillwater, OK 74078
None
Learn correct procedures for obtaining accurate, secure gathering of
high-confidence field samples.
environmental sampling, testing, field sampling
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Integrated Watershed Management, RMES 500b (Distance Learning)
UBC
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
UBC Continuing Studies, University of British Columbia, Vancouver,
B.C. Canada
Practicing professionals, graduate students, and others working in
resource management.
Participants should have a bachelor's degree in a related area such as
earth sciences, environmental engineering, resource management, or
environmental science. Those with backgrounds in planning,
economics, and policy analysis who are comfortable with scientific
information and descriptions of quantitative analysis techniques will also
find the course of interest. Participants need access to a suitable
computer and the Internet.
Fall/Spring via CD-ROM and Internet (distance education).
14 weeks
$637 Canadian
Hans Schreier
604-822-4401/604-822-9250
star@interchange.ubc.ca
Resource Management and Environmental Studies, University of British
Columbia, Rm 436E 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 1Z3
http://rmes.cstudies.ubc.caor http://www.ire.ubc.ca/courses/inf_reg.htm
Integrated Watershed Management is a graduate level course delivered
via CD-ROM, Internet bulletin board, and e-mail. The course adopts an
interdisciplinary approach with the guiding principle that water quality
and quantity are indicators of environmental health. Topics covered
include methods, techniques and tools, hydrology, sediments, water
quality, aquatic biota, governance, land use interactions, and community
based approaches. Three case studies are included that illustrate the
principles and practices applied. The course is available for academic
credit, diploma, or non-credit.
watershed management, distance education, CD-ROM, Internet,
interdisciplinary
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Ponds, Lakes, and Dams, Seminar Series/Land Management: Soil Erosion and
Sediment Control Measures
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
University of Connecticut, IPS and Earth Management: The Team
Concept
State department of transportation, municipal (city and town)
department of public works, environmental and regulatory agencies and
permit commissions, golf course superintendents, landscape
architects/designers, engineers, USDA/NRCS, and landowners.
Attendance Restrictions Not to exceed 50 participants.
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Spring and Fall of 1999, University of Connecticut Campus locations at;
Storrs, W. Hartford, Waterbury, Torrington, Stamford and Groton.
1 day
$85 (estimated for 1999)
Anita P. Calder, Program Coordinator, Institute of Public Service, The
University of Connecticut
860-486-2828/860-486-5221
acalder@access.ced.uconn.edu
University of Connecticut, One Bishop Circle, U-14, Storrs, CT 06269-
4014
http://vm.uconn.edu/0wwwece/ips.html
Ponds, lakes, and dams present a challenge to the Owner of Record.
While variable in size, their unique and dynamic ecological existence
require sensitive maintenance measures during the time of restoration
and enhancement. This course will focus on dredging, dewatering, site
preparation, weed harvesting, lake management, dam safety and
maintenance, regulatory acceptance and compliance, plus soil erosion
and sediment control measures.
nonpoint source pollution awareness, preventive measures, UConn
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Drainage System Design
Sponsoring Organization University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering
Professional Development
UWM
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Engineers and technicians that design or review stormwater projects.
Maximum class size of 30.
October 25-28, 1999 in Madison, WI; November 8-11, 1999 in
Charlotte, NC; and November 29-December 2, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV.
4 days
$995
Stephen Pudloski
800-462-0876/608-263-3160
custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu
Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, 432 N. Lake>Street, Madison, WI 53706-1498
http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu
This course covers hydraulic principles, culvert design, inlet design, open
channel design, pipe systems, and:drainage system analysis.
culvert design, inlet design, open channel design, pipeline systems,
hydraulic principles, outlet structure hydraulics
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Planning and Engineering Dam Projects (Removal and Rehabilitation)
Sponsoring Organization University of Wisconsin-Madison-Engineering Professional
Development
UWM
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Design engineers, project managers, regulatory staff, owners, public
sector professionals, planners.
None
December 7-9, 1998 in Madison, WI.
3 days
$895
Patrick Eagan
608-263-7429/608-263-3160
eagan@engr.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin-Madison, The College of Engineering, 432
North Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706-1498
custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu or http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu
This course will evaluate all aspects of a dam removal or rehabilitation
project. It will address engineering and management issues associated
with small and large dams, concrete, and embankment dams.
Participants will hear from speakers from around the country and gain a
national perspective on this critical topic.
dams, engineering, planning
772
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Stormtuater Detention Basin Design
Sponsoring Organization University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering
Professional Development
UWM
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
Engineers responsible for designing or reviewing detention basin designs.
Maximum class size of 30.
March 1-4, 1999 in Austin ,TX; March 29-April 1, 1999 in Washington,
DC; and April 26-29, 1999 in Boulder, CO.
4 days
$995
Stephen Pudloski
800-462-0876/608-263-3160
custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu
Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI53706
http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu
This course provides an in-depth focus on hydrographs and detention
design concepts, outlet structure hydraulics, facility sizing and location,
multi-use basin design, and water quality considerations.
detention basin outlet design, multi-use basin design, water quality
considerations in detention basins
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Urban Channel Design and Rehabilitation
Sponsoring Organization University of Wisconsin-Madison-Engineering Professional
Development
UWM
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Design engineers, technicians who work on stormwater, site developers,
landscape architects, planners, regulators.
None
February 1-3, 1999 in Madison, WI.
2 or 3 days
$895
Patrick Eagan
608-263-7429/608-263-3160
eagan@engr.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin-Madison, The College of Engineering, 432
North Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706-1498
custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu or http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu
This course will teach engineers how to incorporate biotechnical
engineering and soil bioengineering approaches into their designs
without sacrificing performance by using the proper stream channel
design parameters. In addition, this course will teach engineers faced
with an in-stream erosion problem to ask whether this is a local problem
or part of a larger watershed condition.
This course faculty have been involved in stormwater channel design
and stream research for many years and will share with you their
practical experience.
channel design, rehabilitation, stream channel
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Incorporating Water Quality into Stormwater Design
UWM
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Professional Development
Design engineers, architects, contractors, developers, regulators,
reviewers, regional planning staff, and city or county staff involved with
stormwater management responsibilities will benefit by attending this
course. The ability to estimate design flows will be useful for this course.
None
April 1999 in Madison, WI.
3 days
$895
Patrick Eagan
608-263-7429/608-263-3160
eagan@engr.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin-Madison, The College of Engineering, 432
North Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706-1498
custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu or http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu
This course will focus on how to incorporate water quality into
stormwater design. Through lecture/discussion, case studies, and hands-
on class problems participants will;
• study design approaches and practices
• examine design applications in new developments and retrofitting
into existing urban areas
• look at new innovative and emerging techniques for stormwater
quality improvement
This course has been offered successfully since 1990. Revised and
updated with each offering, the course includes a new session on
emerging management practices, including stormwater filter system
design and alternative landscaping practices for improved infiltration.
In addition to a course notebook, you will receive a copy of DETPOND
software. If available at the time of the course, the new book Stormwater
Quality Management by Robert Pitt will also be included.
water quality, stormwater design, management practices
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Creating and Using Wetlands for Wastewater and Storm/water Treatment
and Water Quality Improvement
UWM
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Professional Development
Environmental, civil, and wastewater engineers; biologists,
environmental scientists.
None
April 1999 in Madison, WI.
3 days
$895
Patrick Eagan
608-263-7429/608-263-3160
eagan@engr.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin-Madison, The College of Engineering, 432
North Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706-1498
custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu or http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu
This course will introduce participants to some of the latest proven
technologies that can be applied to the creation and use of wetlands for
wastewater and stormwater treatment and improvement of water
quality. Participants will learn about:
• wastewater and stormwater
• treatment wetlands
• hydrological and chemical tools
• pollutant reduction
• nutrient reduction
• treatment wetland sizing, design, costing, and operation and
maintenance
The instructors will present several case histories on a variety of
treatment wetlands, including:
• surface flow system
• subsurface flow system
• natural wetlands
• integrated nutrient system
wetlands, wastewater treatment, stormwater, water quality
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Using HEC-JRAS to Compute Water Surface Profiles for Floodplains,
Bridge
and Culvert Hydraulics
UWM
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Engineering
Professional Development
Engineers working with river hydraulics, and bridge and culvert
discharge.
None
May 24-27, 1999 in Madison, Wt
4 days
$895
Howard Rosen
608-262-4341
rosen@engr.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin, Department of Engineering and Professional
Development, 432 N. Lake St., Room 717, Madison, WI53706-1498
N/A
A hands-on program providing experience using HEC-RAS
(Hydrological Engineering Center - River Analysis System). Update and
improve proficiency in flood analysis, WSPRO for bridges. All
participants receive a copy of the HEC-RAS software and user's manual.
floodplain, water surface profiles, bridge hydraulics, culvert hydraulics,
discharge
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Achieving Water Quality Standards Through the Use of TMDL
UWM
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Professional Development
State and federal regulatory professionals, consultants, managers,
modelers, technical professionals, permittees.
None
February 8-10, 1999 in Madison, WI.
2 or 3 days
$895
Patrick Eagan
608-263-7429/608-263-3160
eagan@engr.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin-Madison, The College of Engineering, 432
North Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706-1498
custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu or http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu
This cutting-edge course is your opportunity to learn more about total
maximum daily loads (TMDLs), an emerging water pollution control
strategy now being implemented at sites across the country. Participants
will learn about TMDL's current status as they focus on:
• the TMDL regulatory process
• update from the Federal Advisory Committee on TMDL
• setting targets
• the role of modeling and other issues
TMDL, water quality standards, water quality
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Planning, Implementing, and Financing Storm
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Understanding Sediment Analysis and Interpretation
UWM
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Professional Development
Remediation project managers, engineers, and scientists.
None
September 1999 in Madison, WI.
3.5 days
$895 with price break for both sediment courses.
Patrick Eagan
608-263-7429/608-263-3160
eagan@engr.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin-Madison, The College of Engineering, 432
North Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706-1498
custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu or http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu
This course will focus on measurement issues and on the pros and cons
of assessment methodology. Course learning objectives are to:
• understand sediment contamination problems and issues, including:
' the role and use of mass balance models
- the latest regulatory information
- the physics of sediment resuspension
-the integration of chemical and biological data
• learn how sediment toxicity testing can be used to:
-economize on sediment remediation
-evaluate the hazards of dredge material
-rank areas for cleanup priority
-estimate the effectiveness of management and remedial options
-identify other contaminated areas for further investigation
sediment analysis, remediation, sediment contamination, assessment
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Basin Surveys and Applications
Sponsoring Organization Utah State University, USDA Forest Service
Target Audience Professionals involved in aquatic inventories as a basis for fisheries
management and protection.
Attendance Restrictions None
usu
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
May, Utah State University, Logan, UT.
4 days
$400
Dr. Glenn Chen
435-755-3566/435-755-3563
None available.
USFS Rocky Mountain Station, 860 N 1200 E, Logan, UT 84321
http://www.zmariner.com/fs/ce
This course is designed to give participants a working knowledge of basin
scale stream inventory techniques to be used as a basis for fisheries
programs. The course focuses on the use and application of Hankin-
Reeves basin-wide stream surveys.
stream inventories, basin-wide scale, fishery, management, stream
habitat, fish populations, Hankin & Reeves, USFS
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Aquatic Monitoring for Natural Resource Specialists
usu
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Offered
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
Utah State University, USDA Forest Service
Natural resource professionals with aquatic ecosystem monitoring
responsibilities.
This is an advanced-level course and participants should have a working
knowledge of basic statistics, fluvial geomorphology, biomonitoring,
water chemistry, and other subjects required to conduct an aquatic
monitoring program.
September, Utah State University, Logan, UT.
4.5 days (Monday — Friday)
$700 per person (does not include lodging, meals, or travel to Logan).
Dr. Glenn Chen
435-755-3566/435-755-3563
None available.
USFS Rocky Mountain Station, 860 N 1200 E, Logan, UT 84321
http://www.zmariner.com/fs/ce
This course is designed to provide the framework for developing and/or
enhancing aquatic monitoring programs at agency field units. Topics
covered include: developing a sound monitoring study design; statistical
methods for analyzing monitoring data; methodologies and techniques
commonly employed to monitor physical, chemical, and biological
components of aquatic ecosystems (with an emphasis on ways to deal
with inherent natural variability), including lotic (stream, river) and
lentic (lake, reservoir, wetland) habitats; and presentations of actual case
studies in which monitoring information has been employed to change
land management actions, etc. Lectures are combined with 2-3 field
sessions.
aquatic monitoring, monitoring study design and statistical analyses,
water chemistry, fluvial geomorphology, biomonitoring, case studies,
USFS
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Index by Topic
General Watershed Courses
Characterization of Abandoned Mine (1703-14) 3
Professional Resource Management (7000-01) 4
Placer Reclamation for Wetlands & Environment (3000-62) 5
Riparian Management (1737-01) 6
Watershed Components and Processes (1730-24) 7
Watershed Rehabilitation I - Uplands (7000-08) 8
Interagency—Working at a Watershed Level (USAGE) ..: 25
Water and the Watershed , 26
A Framework for Stream Corridor Restoration 37
Watershed Academy 2000 (Distance Learning) 61
Watersheds 101: Applied Watershed Management 62
Watersheds 102: Statewide Approach to Watershed Management 63
Watersheds 103: TMDL Training for State Practitioners ,.64
Watersheds 104: Executive Overview of the Watershed Approach 65
Watersheds 105: Watershed Management Tools Primer 66
Watersheds 106: Watershed Partnership Seminar 67
Watersheds 107: Using Internet Resources 68
Working at a Watershed Level (Council of State Governments) 69
Working at a Watershed Level: Basic Principles of Watershed Management (University of Washington-Seattle)70
Local Government Workshops: Tools for Watershed Protection 71
Source Water Assessment and Protection Seminars 72
Tribal Nonpoint Source Workshops 73
Fish and Wildlife Management Planning (FIS2118) 90
Internet Introduction for Conservation Professionals (TEC7152) 91
Watershed Planning and Site Design .. 145
Stream Stewardship 147
Stream Restoration Training Sessions 150
Integrated Watershed Management, RMES 500b (Distance Learning) 169
Basin Surveys and Applications : 181
Aquatic Monitoring for Natural Resource Specialists 182
Water Quality Courses
Stream Dynamics and Channel Design for Reclamation and Restoration (7000-11) 9
Erosion Prediction: Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (7000-14) 10
Ground Water Hydrology (7000-18) 11
Non-point Source Pollution Control on Federal Lands (7000-09) 12
Identifying and Controlling Runoff Pollution from Roads, Highways and Bridges (13445) 21
Identifying and Controlling Erosion and Sedimentation (13446) 22
Engineering and Design of Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality Improvement 27
Groundwater Hydrology 28
Drainage School: Agricultural Water Management 38
Introduction to Water Quality (Distance Learning) 39
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Soil Bioengineering (TECH 505) 40
Forest Water Quality (TECH 620) 41
Water Quality - Resource Assessment (TECH 850) 42
Hydrology Tools for Wetland Determination (TECH 895) 43
Hydrology Training Series —Modules 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 111, 116, 151, 206A, 206B,
206D and 251 (Distance Learning) 44
Water Quality Monitoring — Modules 1-13 (Distance Learning) 45
BASINS Modeling Course 74
Field Workshop on Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions 75
Source Water Protection Delineation Technical Training 76
Stream Investigation and Stabilization Workshops 77
Water Quality Enhancement Techniques for Reservoirs and Tailwaters 78
Water Quality Standards Academy 79
Water Quality Monitoring (FIS3104) 92
Ground-Water Flow System Analysis and Modeling 127
Basic Hydraulic Principles • 128
Modeling Flow and Transport in a Riverine Environment 129
Surface Water Hydraulic Analysis 130
Concepts In Aquatic Ecology 131
Watershed Biogeochemistry 132
Move it But Don't Lose It: Practical and Profitable Tips for Earth Moving Activities 149
Applied Fluvial Geomorphology 151
Fluvial Morphology for Engineers 152
Natural Channel Design and River Restoration 153
River Assessment and Monitoring 154
River Morphology and Applications 155
Design of Water Quality Monitoring Networks 158
A Seminar Series in Land Management and Construction Phasing, Sequence and Methods, for
an Earth Activity 159
Ponds, Lakes and Dams, Seminar Series/Land Management: Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Measures .. 170
Drainage System Design 171
Planning and Engineering Dam Projects (Removal and Rehabilitation) 172
Stormwater Detention Basin Design 173
Urban Channel Design and Rehabilitation 174
Incorporating Water Quality into Stormwater Design 175
Creating and Using Wetlands for Wastewater and Stormwater Treatment and Water Quality Improvement . 176
Using HEC-RAS to Compute Water Surface Profiles for Floodplains, Bridge and Culvert Hydraulics 177
Ecosystem Management Courses
Rangeland Health Assessment (1730-37) 13
Riparian/Wetland Ecological Site Inventory (1737-04) 14
Role of Microbiotic Soil Crusts in Range Health (1730-41) 15
Aquatic Resource Monitoring for Natural Resource Specialists 16
Ecological Approaches to Land Management (1730-17) 17
Functional Assessment of Wetlands (WET II14218) 23
Coastal Ecology 29
Index 2
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Ecological Resources: Identification, Analysis, and Evaluation 30
Fundamentals of Wetlands Ecology • • • 31
Interdisciplinary Training for Ecosystem Restoration 32
Riparian Zone\Ecology, Restoration, and Management 33
Wetland Development and Restoration 34
Wetland Mitigation Bank Development and Management 35
Wetlands Evaluation Procedures 36
Aquatic Herpetology , 46
Introduction to Ecological Principles: A Basic Biology Course ....;...... 47
Plant-Herbivore Interactions (TECH 705) 48
RangelandEcology (TECH816) 49
Pastureland Ecology I (TECH 818) 50
Ecological Science for Engineering Applications (TECH 828) 51
Wetland Restoration and Enhancement (TECH 885) 52
Hydric Soils for Wetland Delineation (TECH 890) 53
Stream Processes, Assessment and Restoration Workshop 80
An Approach to Ecosystem Conservation (FIS2119) 93
Conservation Biology: An Introduction (WLD2101) 94
Ecosystem Approach Seminars (WLD2121) 95
Fish Passageways and Diversion Structures - East (FIS2110) 96
Integrated Pest Management (WLD2124) < 97
Investigating Fish Kills (FIS1135) 98
Wetland Restoration (ECS3105) 99
Headwater Watershed Ecology 156
Managing Forest Ecosystems 157
Regulatory Courses
Environmental Site Characterization I (1703-03) 18
Advanced Placers (3000-76) 19
Permitting Hydrology 24
Clean Water Act Section 404 Regulatory Issues Training Course 81
NPDES Permit Writers' Course 82
SRF Funding Framework Workshops: Integrating the SRF into the States' Water Quality Programs 83
Underground Injection Control (UIC) Inspector Training' 84
Source Water Protection Training Module • 85
Wellhead Protection Workshop 86
Basic Pretreatment Course 87
Environmental Investigations (ECS3125) 100
Habitat Conservation Planning for Endangered Species (ECS3117) 101
Interagency Consultation for Endangered Species (ECS3116) 102
Natural Resource Damage Assessment (ECS3111) 103
Overview of Federal and State Water Rights (WLD4008) 104
Natural Resource Law (WLD2122) 105
Wetland Regulatory Program (ECS3112) 106
Design of Stormwater, Sediment, and Erosion Control Systems 161
Environmental Compliance for Marginal Well Producers 162
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Oil Pollution Prevention Preparedness and Planning 163
Source Water Protection (Safe Drinking Water Act) 164
Watershed Management Planning: Ground Water 165
Watershed Management Planning: Surface Waters 166
Wellhead Protection Planning 167
Achieving Water Quality Standards Through the Use of TMDL 178
Planning, Implementing, and Financing Stormwater Management Programs 179
Data Collection and Management Courses
PFC Training: Assessing Proper Functioning Condition of Riparian/Wetlands 20
Forestry/Agroforestry Soil-Based Interpretations (TECH 610) 54
Introduction to Digital Remote Sensing (TECH 654) 55
Soil Technology - Measurement and Data Evaluation (TECH 956) 56
Soil Mechanics Training Series—Modules 1-5 (Distance Learning) 57
Soil Properties and Interpretations—Modules 1-3, 6, 9, 16 and 18 (Distance Learning) 58
S.W.A.T. (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) Workshop 59
Volunteer Monitoring for Estuaries 88
Getting in Step—A Pathway to Effective Participation in Your Watershed 89
Monitoring Aquatic Biota (FIS2117) 107
Basic Fisheries Biology and Techniques (FIS1130) 108
Environmental Contaminants Field and Laboratory Techniques (ECS3101) 109
GIS Design for Regional Conservation Planning (TEC7115) 110
GIS Vegetative Cover Mapping (TEC7134) Ill
Biotelemetry Techniques for Aquatic Systems (FIS2116) 112
Multivariate Statistical Analysis Techniques for Ecological Data (FIS4101) 113
Principles and Techniques of Electrofishing (FIS2101) 114
Sampling Design for Field Studies (FIS4103) 115
Using Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) and Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) Software 133
Instream Flow Incremental Methodology Overview (Distance Learning) 134
Theory and Concepts of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (Distance Learning) 135
Practical Applications of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology 136
Instream Flow Incremental Methodology Stream Habitat Sampling Techniques 137
Using the Computer-based Physical Habitat Simulation System 138
Stream Temperature Modeling (Distance Learning) 139
Habitat Evaluation Procedures 140
Introduction to Habitat Evaluation Procedure 141
Field Water-Quality Methods for Ground Water and Surface Water 142
Aquatic's Sampling Training Course 143
Stream Assessment Field Techniques 148
Stream Hydrology Monitoring and Restoration Design 160
Environmental Sampling and Analysis 168
Understanding Sediment Analysis and Interpretation 180
Outreach and Public Involvement Courses
Developing Your Skills to Involve Communities in Implementing Locally Led Conservation 60
Basics of Working with the News Media (OUT8181) 116
Index 4 Inventory of Watershed Training Courses
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Building Community Support (OUTS111) 117
Community-Based Consensus Building (EXC5136) H°
Complex Environmental Negotiations (EXC5103) H"
Conservation Partnerships (OUTS 110) 12°
Developing Festivals and Special Events (OUT8144) m
Education Programs for Youth: After-School, Weekends, and Summers (OUT8162) 122
Negotiation Strategies and Techniques (EXC5102) . 123
Public Outreach and Education: Dealing with Controversial Issues (OUT8103) 124
Public Outreach and Education: Overview and Program Planning (OUT8101) • 125
Volunteer Recruitment and Management (OUT8114) . • 126
Stewardship Watershed Planning 144
Bridge Builder: Training for Watershed Partnerships • 146
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Appendix A
Course Submitted Forms
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Inventory of Watershed Training Courses
Submitted Forms
The following text includes 3 blank copies of a 1-page summary form for watershed training courses.
This format has been used by U.S. EPA to summarize watershed training courses, public and private,
that can help interested parties learn more about implementing watershed approaches and developing
successful, community-based environmental protection projects in their watersheds. The forms we
have received are compiled in the Inventory of Watershed Training Courses. We will publish a copy of
the Inventory and you may also find the Inventory on the Internet at
http://www.epa.gov/ow/watershed/wacademy/its.html
If you sponsor a watershed-related training course and it's not listed in this Inventory, please consider
taking 10 minutes to fill out one of these summary forms and return it to EPA—thanks!
Anne Weinberg
USEPA (4503F) :
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Fax: 202-260-1977
E-mail: weinberg.anne@epa.gov
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Inventory of Watershed Training Courses
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Watershed Training Course Summary
Please send to weinbsrg.anne@efia.gov or fax to Anne Weinberg at 202-260-1977.
Course Name
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/Where
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
internet Information
Brief Description
KeyWords
Inventory of Watershed Training Courses
A2
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Watershed Training Course Summary
Please send to weinberg.anne@epa.gov or fax to Anne Weinberg at 202-260-1977.
Course Name
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/ Where
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Key Words
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Inventory of Watershed Training Courses
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Watershed Training Course Summary
Phase send to VKinberg.anne@epa.gov or fax to Anne Weinberg at 202-260-1977.
Course Name
Sponsoring Organization
Target Audience
Attendance Restrictions
Generally When/ Where
Duration
Cost to Attend
Contact Name
Phone/Fax
E-mail
Mailing Address
Internet Information
Brief Description
Keywords
Inventory of Watershed Training Courses
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