Five Regional Watershed Academies Offered in 2004-2006
To date, students from seven states have attended the Southern Regional Water Program Watershed Academies: Principles of Water Quality Monitoring, Planning, and Restoration and have learned to apply water quality and watershed management principles to understand and solve complex water resource problems. Three academies were offered in 2004-2005 and two additional academies are scheduled.
The Watershed Academy is designed for Extension professionals, local government officials, local watershed coordinators, project managers, consultants, and agency representatives. Participants gain a thorough scientific understanding of watershed processes, assessment, and techniques for protecting and conserving water resources.
Participants learn watershed basics, strategies of watershed planning and outreach, and watershed management solutions. Instructors use case studies, field trips, and group assignments to teach water quality assessment and watershed management approaches, including conservation, protection, and restoration. Skills gained at the workshop improve students’ abilities to identify problems and solutions for their local watersheds.
A list of scheduled Academies is available. For more information, contact Eve Brantley, Greg Jennings or Cal Sawyer.