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Archived Workshops

Listed below are previous workshops offered by the ENTSC.  Please address request for additional information to the contact person listed.

Workshop Location Date Contact
SPAW Training
The workshop will cover the use of the SPAW computer model with special emphasis on how to use SPAW to determine if a waste storage pond would have "no discharge" based on historical weather data.		 Reynoldsburg, OH October 7 and 8, 2009 Ron Gronwald
Environmental Review and Compliance at NRCS: NEPA and Special Environmental Concerns
An environmental review is required to be developed as part of the conservation planning process for all NRCS assistance.  In this 3-day workshop, you will learn about the requirements for compliance with NRCS regulations that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and how to address and comply with other environmental laws (Special Environmental Concerns) such as the Endangered Species Act.  The workshop will help State staff to better understand these requirements and provide environmental compliance assistance to the field.   		Greensboro, NC August 25-27, 2009 Kristin Smith
Stream Visual Assessment Protocol (SVAP) 2.0
Classroom and field course intended to provide the fundamental knowledge necessary to complete all SVAP elements. Class activities will cover river and stream structure, function, and ecology with specific reference to the relationships between SVAP scoring elements and a qualitative description of stream condition. Field activities will cover data collection concepts, tools and methods associated with each scoring element.		 Weston, WV
Beckley, WV		 August 18, 2009 August 19, 2009 Kale Gullett
Conservation Buffers (NEDC)
State-of-the-art aspects of selecting, locating, designing, installing and maintaining conservation buffers will be covered. Modules on program delivery and communication also are included, as well as formulation of post-course strategies and expectations for participants.		 Nebraska City, NE July 20-24, 2009 Hank Henry

Jerry Williams (NEDC Contact)
Soil Quality Assessment and Applications for Field Staff
An NEDC supported course, this 2.5 to 3 day course has been updated to include an emphasis on dynamic soil properties for the new soil survey, making it appropriate training for conservationists, soil scientists, and other discipline specialists. Soil quality basics, indicators, and management are taught using hands-on demonstrations, activities and field exercises.		 ME May 19-21, 2009 Holli Kuykendall
Pollinators
The Workshop will cover the development of habitat for native and managed pollinators and the use of conservation practices that encourage pollinators.		 Durham, ME May, 2009 Hank Henry
Irrigation System Design
A two day workshop on irrigation systems and with the emphasis on drip irrigation and pipe flow calculations. The workshop will also provide information on drip, overhead sprinkler and center pivot systems and provide example design packages for each system.
 Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania June 30-July  1, 2009 Ron Gronwald
Air Quality/Energy
The Workshop will feature basic air quality and energy overviews, as well as real case study examples that are very applicable for NRCS conservation planning and program activities. All state air quality contacts in these states are encouraged to attend a session.		 Greensboro, North Carolina

Burlington, Vermont		 Mar 3-5, 2009


April 7-9, 2009		 Elvis Graves


Stefanie Aschmann
Irrigation Water Management
The training will present an introduction to irrigation water management, soil characteristics related to irrigation water management, crop characteristics and water use, irrigation methods and how they function and irrigation scheduling. There will be a breakout session where participants will have "hands on" experience with several types of soil moisture sensors.		 Georgetown,
Delaware 		Jan 29, 2009 Ron Gronwald
Sand Separation Workshop
A workshop on handling sand laden manure.		 Greensboro,
North Carolina		 Jan 14-15, 2009 Phil McLoud
Conservation Practice Writing Workshop
The workshop examines the policy and concepts involved in developing conservation practice standards.  A review of policy, in-class exercises and discussion of a national conservation practice standard are used to illustrate how to develop a state standard.		 Athens, Georgia

Richmond,
Virginia		 Feb 10-11, 2009

Jan 6-7, 2009   		 Anthony Burns
RUSLE2 Database Workshop
The workshop will assist states in developing the databases for CMZ 63 and CMZ 64 for RUSLE2 use on grazing lands.		 Knoxville,
Tennessee		 Dec 16-18, 2008 Gene Hardee
Center Pivot Design
The training will cover basic center pivot concepts, use of web soil survey to obtain moisture holding capacity, calculation of flow requirements and pump requirements. It will also cover estimation crop water needs, nozzle selection, IWM plan development and plans specs and certification requirements.		 Jacksonville,
Tennessee		 Nov 18-20, 2008 Ron Gronwald
Advanced RUSLE2
A two day workshop covering advanced RUSLE2 concepts and database management. 		Durham,
New Hampshire		 Nov 18-19, 2008 Gene Hardee
Streambank Stability and Stream Restoration
Training will be provided on streambank stability and stream restoration treatments using the newly released NEH-654, the NRCS Stream Restoration Design Handbook, as reference material		 Amherst, Massachusetts Nov 4-7, 2008 Kerry Robinson

Ecological Site Description Workshop
Designed to enable participants to develop their state's ESD for  woodland.

 South Carolina Oct, 2008 Kevin Ogles
Composting Animal Mortalities
A  workshop on  animal mortality and other manure handling topics. (Two one-day workshops)		 Ponce, PR
San Juan, PR		 Aug 28, 2008
Aug 29, 2008		 Bill Reck
Composting for Small Farmers
The benefits and method of composting and addressing animal mortality. (Two one-day workshops)		 St Croix, VI
St. Thomas, VI		 Aug 26, 2008
Aug 27, 2008
 		 Bill Reck
Goat Management
Grazing considerations with raising goats.		 Alabama
(Three Locations)		 Aug 19, 20, 21, 2008 Michael Hall
Conservation Planning on Pastureland
The course will cover calculating and planning for the animal needs and forage supply, monitoring the grazing system and using the pasture condition scoresheet.  It will also cover key forage plants needed for the grazing system to work.		 Massachusetts Aug 7-8, 2008 Kevin Ogles
Michael Hall
National Environmental Policy Act Training:  Environmental Compliance for Conservation Assistance
State-level follow-up to Environmental Compliance Level 1. The training focuses on completion of the environmental evaluation as an integrated part of the conservation planning process.
 Hadley, MA Aug 13-14, 2008 Kristin Smith
Soil Biology
The purpose of the workshop is to provide training on how soils function. The participants will learn that soil is an ecosystem and it should be managed accordingly.		 Arecibo/Ponce, PR
Noblesville, IN		 Jun 16-20
Jun 19-20, 2008		 Ray Archuleta
Irrigation System Design Vermont Jun 17-19, 2008 Ron Gronwald
CGraze Training
A 2 Day course that enables the participant to master the use of this program in calculating forage/animal balances.		 Virginia Spring 2008 Michael Hall

GSAT Training
A 3 day course that enables the participant to master the use of this program in calculating forage/animal balances.

 Florida
Georgia
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania		 Spring 2008 Kevin Ogles
Michael Hall
Forage Suitability
A regional or sub-regional workshop as a member of and working with the national FSG team. Designed to enable participants to develop their state's FSG		 Amherst, MA April 9-10, 2008 Kevin Ogles
Michael Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

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