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October 20, 2023

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Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training

Huntsville Botanical Gardens, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805

This is the final component of a hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity. *You must register by October 3rd*

October 2022 Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training

Registration is required: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_03c77NrZYVxpPYW **This registration is for new monitors seeking certification who will go through the Online Courses and participate in an in-person Field Day. If you are seeking recertification, please contact the Alabama Water Watch Office.

Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.

This workshop is provided in conjunction with Alabama Watershed Stewards (AWS), a statewide science-based educational program that promotes healthy watersheds, increases understanding of water pollution, and provides the knowledge to prevent and resolve local water quality problems. AWS is funded by a Clean Water Act 319 Partnership grant through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management and EPA Region 4.

Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by October 3rd, 2023.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.

On October 3rd

Participate in the Kick-Off Zoom from 12-1 pm. This is not required for certification but will help you navigate the training process and meet AWW Staff.
Use the link and instructions you receive via email following the Kick-Off Zoom to enroll in the Online Courses required for the certification type(s) you requested.
By Midnight on October 17th
Complete the self-paced, online coursework for the monitoring type(s) of interest.
Introduction to AL Water Watch – This course is required for all monitoring types and must be completed to unlock all other AWW Online Courses. (1 hour)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)
On October 20th
Attend the in-person Field Day at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the training.
Field Day Schedule: 10am-4pm
9:45 am Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
10:00 am Bacteriological Monitoring Session
12:00 pm Lunch Break
12:45 pm Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
4:00 pm Adjourn

Address:
Huntsville Botanical Gardens
4747 Bob Wallace Ave
Huntsville, AL 35805

Contact:
Alabama Water Watch
awwprog@auburn.edu
(334) 844-4785

Register Online

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact Alabama Water Watch at awwprog@auburn.edu or (334) 844-4785 by September 29, 2023.