Alabama Water Watch Training in Double Springs

BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST WATER MONITORING WORKSHOP

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Jan 22,2020 - Jan 23,2020    Time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Alabama Water Watch, in partnership with the US Forest Service, is excited to announce the launch of a new water monitoring project in the National Forests of Alabama! Volunteer citizens will gather water chemistry and bacteriological monitoring data on select stream locations within the National Forests of Alabama.

This 2-day workshop will be held on January 22 & 23, 2020.

Day 1 - Double Springs Municipal Building (23415 Highway 195 S, Double Springs, AL 35553)

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Day 2 - Bankhead National Forest

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This workshop will cover information related to the water environment, forests and watershed health, pollution, water quality standards, and data management. Workshop participants will be trained and certified in AWW Water Chemistry and Bacteriological Monitoring. During Day 2 of each workshop, participants will head outdoors to conduct monitoring practices and visit pre-selected monitoring sites on the National Forests. Participants must attend both workshop days to receive both certifications. Download or print and complete the Liability Form below and email to awwprog@auburn.edu or mail to the AWW Program Office at 559 Devall Drive, Auburn University, AL 36849. http://agwp.auburn.edu/alabamawaterwatch/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2019/11/USFS-AWW-Liability-Form-and-Adverse-Conditions-Statement.pdf