Watershed Academy's Distance Learning Program

The Watershed Academy's Distance Learning Program -- Watershed Academy Web . This website offers a variety of self-paced training modules that represent a basic and broad introduction to the watershed management field. The modules are organized by the six themes listed above. Modules vary in the time they to complete, from ½ hour to 2 hours. Fifteen of them (marked with asterisks * below) are the core modules for the Watershed Academy Certificate Program.

• Introductory/Overview Modules
  These modules introduce the principles of the watershed approach and the value of working at a watershed level
• Watershed Ecology Modules
  These modules show that watersheds are natural systems that provide substantial benefits to people and the environment when they are kept in good condition.
• Watershed Change Modules
  These modules describe both natural and human-induced changes in watersheds, and compare normal changes with changes of concern.
• Analysis and Planning Modules
  These modules address how watershed planning, monitoring and assessment are important first steps toward solving problems
• Management Practices Modules
  These modules show how watershed management challenges such as urban runoff, cropland management, forestry and other issues are addressed by techniques that reduce environmental impacts
• Community/Social/Water Law Modules
  These modules cover social issues, communications, relevant laws and regulations. They concentrate on the human element of watershed management.

On-line Tutorial: USEPA Watershed Academy