Watershed Management Online Training

Interested in learning more about water resources? The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) offers a self-paced online training program in watershed management. There are 15 core modules (listed below) which the trainee must complete to receive the Watershed Academy Certificate. In addition, the training program offers 46 more modules that are optional for more in depth learning. A trainee is allowed to substitute up to 3 core modules for optional modules, if they wish.   Core Modules Introductory/Overview

• Ecosystem Services: Benefits to Human Societies

Watershed Ecology

• Introduction to Watershed Ecology
• Protecting Instream Flows: How Much Water Does a River Need?
• Stream Corridor Structure

Watershed Change

• Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources
• Agents of Watershed Change
• Nonpoint Source Pollution with Nitrogen and Phosphorus

Analysis and Planning

• Introduction to Watershed Planning
• Overview of Watershed Monitoring

Management Practices

• 8 Tools of Watershed Protection in Developing Areas
• Top 10 Watershed Lessons Learned

Water Law

• Introduction to the Clean Water Act