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For members in the Chesapeake Bay states of West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, DC, and Delaware. Joining the Partnership is free. The URL for that website is: http://www.cwp.org/cbstp/. 

The calendar for the Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Training Partnership is located here: 
http://www.cwp.org/cbstp/cbstpcalendar.html

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The 32nd Annual Western Aquatic Plant Management Society conference will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, ID and is eligible for CEUs. For more information click here

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An informative webinar about the sensor technology, practical-use applications, and calibration of the EXO Total Algae Sensor from YSI. For more information click here

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Pond Design, Management and Maintenance a Continuing Professional Education course by Rutgers

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A day-long seminar covering basic information on freshwater cyanobacterial blooms, public health concerns, sampling and monitoring, and hands-on microscope observation of bloom-forming cyanobacteria. Information appropriate for rangers, lake managers and field personnel who deal with lake and reservoir HABs.

For more information please click here

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The workshop is a two day introduction to the taxonomy, identification and ecology of algae. Lectures on methodology and each algal division are alternated with microscope sessions in which participants will view preserved and live specimens and receive hands-on training in identification.

Cost: $500/person Class is limited to 12 participants and is subject to cancellation if less than 6 are registered.

Register at: http://www.phycotech.com/news.html or contact us at 269-983-3654. Fax 269-983-3653 620 Broad Street, Suite 100 Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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This workshop is similar to the 2-day workshop but includes a much more in depth look at methodology and specific algal divisions. Recent changes to taxonomy will also be discussed as well as differences in approaches to taxonomic classification. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own samples for analysis.

Cost: $700/person Class is limited to 12 participants and is subject to cancellation if less than 6 are registered.

Register at: http://www.phycotech.com/news.html or contact us at 269-983-3654. Fax 269-983-3653 620 Broad Street, Suite 100 Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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Course content includes a review of hydroacoustic theory as well as practical training and tips for echosounder operation, field calibration and transducer mounting. This combination of lecture, laboratory exercises, and a mobile survey on Lake Washington provides an excellent overview of the latest techniques for hydroacoustic data collection and processing. More details and tuition information is available here: http://www.biosonicsinc.com/services-training.asp

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Whether you are a lake manager or a lake resident, an ecologist or an engineer, this popular two-day course is for you. From small ponds to large lakes, drinking water reservoirs to fishing lakes, if you want your lake and watershed management efforts to be successful you need a technically sound foundation. This course will give you the training needed to properly investigate and diagnose lake quality problems and to develop and implement cost-effective, restoration measures.

Redesigned and updated in 2010, this course will teach you how to evaluate what is needed to properly protect, manage and restore your pond, lake or reservoir. Professionals will guide you through the benefits and pitfalls of all of the most commonly implemented lake and pond management measures. The new, interactive nature of the course will provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss the specific issues and problems impacting the condition of their waterbody. The course also provides for "hands-on" problem solving and the in-class application of the featured course topics.

Learn more here

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