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Registration is now open for the 2021 BWSR Spring Training!
BWSR Spring Training is a new training opportunity to support the success of SWCD, WD, County and other LGU staff in their conservation roles. The event will be offered online via WebEx the morning of March 30th with concurrent sessions offered from 8:30 AM-10:00 AM and 10:30 AM-12:00 PM.
Although there is no cost to attend, registration is required. Registration will close March 19th at 4:30 PM. Please visit the BWSR Spring Training page for session information and to access the registration form. Registration for all sessions will be capped to support the ability for engagement and interaction of participants, so if you are interested in attending, be sure to register early.
If you have questions, please contact Barbara Radke at barbara.radke@state.mn.us or 507-884-0442.
 Spring Training Plan
Spring is a busy time in Minnesota, and this year is no exception. To help you plan your upcoming training attendance, we have developed a tentative training plan which projects training opportunities through the end of June.
This training plan is intended to help you plan your schedule in advance and allow time to complete any prerequisites. It is important to note that these training dates and locations are flexible, and subject to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
Training Plan: April to June 2021
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June
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April 5: Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Module 13
April 12: Tech Talk: Waste Facility Closure
April 19: Tech Talk: Brush Management in Pastures
April 26: Tech Talk: TBD
Virtual Training: Grassed Waterway Training Videos
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May 3: Tech Talk: Native Plant ID
May 4-6, 11-13: Working Effectively with Organic Producers
May 24: Tech Talk: Dendrology 101
May 25: Pasture Condition Scoresheet & Estimating Forage Production Training - Southeastern MN
May 27: Pasture Condition Scoresheet & Estimating Forage Production Training - Southwestern MN
Virtual Training: Agronomy Technote 31
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June 1-4: Cultural Resources II
Tentatively planned for the week of June 7: Grassed Waterway Field Training
June 15: Pasture Condition Scoresheet & Estimating Forage Production Training - Northwestern MN
June 16: Pasture Condition Scoresheet & Estimating Forage Production Training - Northeastern MN
Tentatively planned for the week of June 28: Grazing Facilitating Practices Northwest & Southwest MN
Virtual Training: Erosion 101
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Once locations, dates, and curriculum are finalized training sessions are added to the Training Calendar.
BWSR Training
Minnesota Wetland Professional Certification Program
Technical Training & Certification Program Events
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Tech Talk Webinars: Mondays at 1:00 pm
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| March 22 |
Tree/Shrub Establishment |
| April 5 |
Nutrient Management Module 13: Determining UME Recommendations – P and K |
| April 12 |
Waste Facility Closure (CPS360) |
| April 19 |
Brush Management (CPS314) in Pastures |
| May 3 |
Native Plant ID |
| May 24 |
Dendrology 101 |
Related Partner Training Opportunities
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| Mar 16 |
Virtual Nitrogen Smart: The 4Rs - Part 3, UMN Extension
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| Mar 17 |
Strategic Farming Series: Let’s Talk Soybean Cyst Nematode, UMN Extension
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| Mar 18 |
It’s All About Teamwork, UMN Extension
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| Mar 18 |
Supporting Pollinators on Rangelands in the Great Plains and Western US, Xerces Society
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| Mar 25 |
The New MS4 Permit: How to Meet the New Permit Requirements, MECA, Online
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| April |
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| Apr 1 |
Soil Invertebrates - Getting to Know the Life in Soil, Xerces Society
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| Apr 1 |
Planning for Success in Stream Restoration, UMN Extension
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| Apr 8 |
Getting to Know the ‘Good Bugs’ – Scouting for Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects, Xerces Society
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| Apr 8 |
Pest Management, Agricultural Sustainability, and Consumer Trends, American Society of Agronomy
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| Apr 15 |
Rewilding Lakeshores in Minnesota, UMN Extension
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| May 6 |
Supporting Pollinators Over Time: How to Maintain Wildflower Diversity, Xerces Society
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| Aug 3 & 4 |
Annual Salt Symposium, Fortin Consulting, Inc., Online - Save the Date
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Extended Offering
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Mar 18
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Jun 16
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Culvert Design for Stream Connectivity and Aquatic Organism Passage, UMN Extension and MNDOT, Self-Paced and Webinar
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Not all training takes place in a classroom. Check out the links below to learn at a time and place of your choosing.
We’ve also put together a searchable library of recorded modules, webinars, videos and other resources to help our staff and partners find professional development information on a variety of topics. You can visit BWSR's Online Learning page to find web-based technical training resources sorted by category.
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