Hydrology Training Series Module 115 Streamflow (NRCS-NEDC-000064)
Overview
This module presents streamflow data sources, streamflow variability, and water rights doctrines laws.
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
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Identify NRCS needs for streamfow data
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List the data sources for streamflow
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Describe streamflow variability
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Distinguish between riparian and prior appropriation water rights
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Identify common state agencies responsible for water laws
Prerequisites
Module 101 - Introduction to Hydrology
Module 102 - Precipitation
References
National Engineering Handbook, Section 4, Hydrology, Chapter 5
National Handbook of Recommended Methods for Water Data Acquisition, Chapter 1, “Surface Water” Office of Water Data Coordination, Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Interior, Reston, VA 22092
Duration
Participant should take as long as necessary to complete the module. Training time for this module is approximately one hour.
Target Audience
This module is intended for all NRCS employees who use stream flow data
Method of Completion
This module is self-study, but the requesting office should select a resource person to answer any questions that the participant’s supervisor is unable to answer
NEDC Contact
Tony Lovell
Technical Coordinator
Quan Quan
Enrollment
Enrollment instructions are provided below. Be sure to select the appropriate link to ensure successful enrollment.
USDA Employees
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Proceed to the Aglearn to login using your USDA eAuthentication ID and password. This is the same as your WebTCAS ID and password.
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Select Catalog, Select Natural Resources Conservation Service under Subject Area Menu.
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Choose the course name by select the button Launch content or Add to Learning Plan to register and complete the course.
District Employees with AgLearn Account
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Proceed to the Aglearn to login using your USDA eAuthentication ID and password. This is the same logon ID and password used for the TechReg TSP application or profile.
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Select Catalog, Select Natural Resources Conservation Service under Subject Area Menu.
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Choose the course name by select the button Launch content or Add to Learning Plan to register and complete the course.
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If you do not have an account. Specific instructions on securing a USDA user account and password are located at getting started. For further assistance contact the USDA state office in your state for assistance in obtaining an eAuthentication ID and password and AgLearn account.
Technical Service Providers
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Proceed to the Aglearn to login using your USDA eAuthentication ID and password. This is the same logon ID and password used for the TechReg TSP application or profile.
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Select Catalog, Select Natural Resources Conservation Service under Subject Area Menu.
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Choose the course name by select the button Launch content or Add to Learning Plan to register and complete the course.
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If you are anticipating becoming a Technical Service Provider please review the entire process at TechReg. Please familiarize yourself with this process if you have not already done so. Specific instructions on securing a USDA user account and password are located at getting started.
Other USDA Customers
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For those not in the above categories contact the USDA state office in your state for assistance in obtaining an eAuthentication ID and password and AgLearn account.
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To obtain this contact information for your state you can go to the Aglearn website click on contact us. Scroll down to NRCS and click on the link that says state contacts.
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