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|Name=Watershed Academy | |Name=Watershed Academy | ||
|Link Url=https://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy | |Link Url=https://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy | ||
|Description=The Watershed Academy's distance learning program | |Description=The Watershed Academy's distance learning program is a set of self-paced training modules that represents a basic, but broad introduction to watershed management. This program's goal is to provide useful information to local, state and tribal efforts aimed at improving the health of our Nation's waters by protecting and managing their watersheds. These training modules cover the most important watershed management topics. Watershed managers, local officials, involved citizens, decision makers and others should have at least an introductory level of knowledge about these topics. | ||
|Text_Body=[[File:EPA_Watershed_Academy_flyer.jpg|640px|frameless|left|Watershed Academy|link=https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-07/documents/the_watershed_academy_online_training_flyer.pdf]] | |||
This program's goal is to provide useful information to local, state and tribal efforts aimed at improving the health of our Nation's waters by protecting and managing their watersheds. These training modules cover the most important watershed management topics. Watershed managers, local officials, involved citizens, decision makers and others should have at least an introductory level of knowledge about these topics. | |||
Web modules resemble interactive guest lectures by leaders in watershed management. Unlike an average technical paper, many modules are visually rich and contain 25 to 50 color illustrations and photos. A module typically contains many links for those seeking greater detail, while module-specific glossaries are there for beginners. Self-tests enable trainees to check their retention and see immediate results. | Web modules resemble interactive guest lectures by leaders in watershed management. Unlike an average technical paper, many modules are visually rich and contain 25 to 50 color illustrations and photos. A module typically contains many links for those seeking greater detail, while module-specific glossaries are there for beginners. Self-tests enable trainees to check their retention and see immediate results. | ||
The length and complexity of each module varies, but most are at the college freshman level of instruction and require a ½ hour to two hours each to complete. Completing a series of 15 of these modules earns the Watershed Academy Web Training Certificate. | The length and complexity of each module varies, but most are at the college freshman level of instruction and require a ½ hour to two hours each to complete. Completing a series of 15 of these modules earns the Watershed Academy Web Training Certificate. | ||
|Type=Web Site | |Type=Web Site | ||
|Topic=Virtual Learning | |Topic=Virtual Learning | ||
|Subtopic=Educational Material | |Subtopic=Conservation,Educational Material,Research,Restoration | ||
|Site Logo=Link-logo-environmental-protection-agency.gif | |Site Logo=Link-logo-environmental-protection-agency.gif | ||
|Poster=Admin | |Poster=Admin | ||
|Posted=20201028122114 | |Posted=20201028122114 | ||
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Watershed Academy
Web modules resemble interactive guest lectures by leaders in watershed management. Unlike an average technical paper, many modules are visually rich and contain 25 to 50 color illustrations and photos. A module typically contains many links for those seeking greater detail, while module-specific glossaries are there for beginners. Self-tests enable trainees to check their retention and see immediate results.
The length and complexity of each module varies, but most are at the college freshman level of instruction and require a ½ hour to two hours each to complete. Completing a series of 15 of these modules earns the Watershed Academy Web Training Certificate.
Posted By: AdminPost Date: 2020-10-28
