Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – Fort Payne
February 27, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – Fort Payne
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
The goal of this training is to promote citizen scientists to monitor water quality in and around the Little River Canyon National Preserve. Volunteer citizen monitors will gather water chemistry and bacteriological monitoring data on select stream locations in the Little River basin and surrounding watersheds to help supplement the monitoring conducted by the National Parks Service.
The training will cover information related to the water environment, watershed health, pollution, water quality standards, and data management. Training participants will be trained and certified in AWW Water Chemistry and Bacteriological Monitoring. Although this training is focused on Little River and nearby monitoring sites in the Park, it is open to anyone interested in getting certified as AWW Volunteer Monitors.
This training is possible thanks to the support of the National Parks Service Little River Canyon Preserve and the Jacksonville State University Canyon Center.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by February 10th, 2026.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On February 10th
Participate in the Kick-Off Zoom from 12-1 pm. This is not required for certification but will help you navigate the training process and meet AWW Staff.
Use the link and instructions you receive via email following the Kick-Off Zoom to enroll in the Online Courses required for the certification type(s) you requested.
By Close of Business (5pm Central) on February 25th
Complete the self-paced, online coursework for the monitoring type(s) of interest.
Introduction to AL Water Watch – This course is required for all monitoring types and must be completed to unlock all other AWW Online Courses. (1 hour)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)
On February 27th
Attend the in-person Field Day at Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer.
Location:
Little River Canyon Center
4322 Little River Canyon Rim Pkwy
Fort Payne, AL 35967
Field Day Schedule: 9am – 4pm
You will receive additional details for each of these steps closer to the workshop date.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or
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