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Introductory (Phase I) Training Materials
Introductory (Phase I) Training Materials
NEW Introductory Video (45 minutes) Once you have finished watching the introductory video please take the quiz. Here’s the link: https://forms.gle/cVsEVvikVRPGEHMG6
Presentations:
Logistics - provides an overview of how Watershed Watch sampling events are conducted
Field Chemistry - provides instructions on using field kits to determine water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and conductivity
Grab Sampling - provides instructions on the correct procedure for collecting a water sample and transporting it to the lab for analysis
Recertification
Samplers should be recertified every 3 years to maintain their qualification to participate in annual sampling events. This video will serve as a refresher to remind you of correct sampling procedures.
Recertification Video Once you have finished watching the video please take the quiz. Here’s the link: https://forms.gle/UVh8bL6rnK3aZQVP6
Connecting Community and water
Connecting Community and water
Bluegrass Greensource is an organization located in Lexington, but their Watershed-Based Education Site contain resources for anyone to use. Families, homeowners, and teachers can explore and learn more about local watersheds and how to improve them.
The site offers information about resources to engage homeowners in hands-on projects to improve their own watershed, along with grant opportunities to help fund best management practices to improve water quality.
Click here for more info.
Learn more about karst
Learn more about karst
The UnderBGKY website is sponsored by the Bowling Green Department of Public Works and Western Kentucky University's Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies through the "Keep it Clean, Bowling Green" campaign.
Here you can learn about the karst landscape in Bowling Green, how it impacts stormwater, ways you can get involved, and view real-time data streaming
Click here for more info.
Other Helpful Resources:
Other Helpful Resources:
For WWKY Samplers:
For WWKY Samplers:
Fondriest Environmental Learning Center - provides in-depth explanation of water quality parameters
WikiWatershed Model My Watershed - a watershed modeling web application that enables citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, educators, and students to better understand land use implications to water quality
General Water Info:
General Water Info:
USEPA's How's My Waterway - Search by an address to find information about the condition of your local waters, based on data that states, federal, tribal, local agencies and others have provided to the USEPA.
Kentucky Water Health Portal - water quality information provided by the Kentucky Division of Water in a map-based format
Kentucky Watershed Academy - this online training course provides presentations for watershed coordinators and others related to the Clean Water Act, Water Quality Basics, Dealing with Data, Land Use Impacts and Related Best Management Practices, Likely Partners and Effective Communications
Kentucky Watershed Viewer - an ArcGIS-based watershed research tool
Kentucky Waterways Alliance - a nonprofit organization focused on promoting networking, communication and mutual support among groups, government agencies, and businesses working on waterway issues
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