Watershed
Academy:
Principles of Water Quality Monitoring,
Planning, and Restoration
Sponsored
by:
USDA CSREES Southern Region Water Quality Program
University of Georgia
Clemson University
North Carolina State University
Auburn University
USEPA
Region 4
| The Watershed
Academy: Principles of Water Quality Monitoring, Planning, and
Restoration is a Southern Region Water Quality program
that incorporates Extension and Research expertise from several
states into a hands-on training for natural resource professionals,
non-profit representatives, local government representatives,
and other interested stakeholders. The training gives an overview
of watershed sciences, potential solutions, and public involvement
strategies. Instructors use case
studies, field trips, and group assignments to teach about
water quality assessment and watershed management approaches
including conservation, protection, and restoration.
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Workshop
Description
Natural resource professionals have the opportunity
to enhance their skills at this challenging workshop on the scientific
nuts and bolts of watershed monitoring, planning and restoration.
Participants delve in-depth into watershed characterization, hydrology,
water quality monitoring and assessment, restoration options, and
watershed planning. Skills gained at this workshop improve students’
ability to identify problems and solutions for their local watersheds.
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Who
should attend?
The Watershed Academy is designed for natural
resource professionals, local watershed coordinators, project
managers, consultants, and agency representatives who can
benefit from a thorough scientific understanding of watershed
processes, assessment, and techniques for protecting and
conserving natural resources.
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Workshop instructors are recognized experts in their respective
fields of water quality monitoring, watershed planning,
restoration, and stormwater management. They represent universities,
state governments, and Extension programs from Georgia,
North Carolina, Alabama, and South Carolina.
Local watershed representatives are invited
to share success stories and lessons learned.
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Agenda
Day 1, 8:00am to 5:30pm
Day 2, 8:00am to 5:30pm
| Water
Quality Protection
Watershed Restoration Techniques
Erosion and Sediment Control Basics
Septic System Issues and Solutions
Innovative Watershed Management
Stormwater Management Case Studies
Stormwater BMP Tour
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Day 3, 8:00am to 12:30pm
| Watershed
Management
Conservation Planning, Easements, Tax Credits
Watershed Funding Opportunities
Building and Working with Stakeholder
Groups
Working with EPA
Working with Local Governments
Listening to Developers
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
are available for these workshops.
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Registration
Information 
