Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources BWSR Train Tracks Training News from BWSR
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources sent this bulletin at 09/19/2013 04:06 PM CDT
Working Well, Working Better -- Training News from BWSR
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Academy Early Bird Registration Closes September 27, 2013The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources will once again be hosting the BWSR Academy, a training event for conservation-based local government staff. The 2013 BWSR Academy will be held October 28-30 at Cragun's Conference Center, near Brainerd. As in previous years, the schedule is full of relevant, hands-on training opportunities that our partners can immediately apply to their conservation work. Academy Goal To provide high quality training for local government staff that maintains and improves the delivery of conservation work and meets the shared expectations of BWSR and local resource management boards. Academy Registration
Register now because sessions are already filling up! To view the sessions schedule and descriptions, registration information, and lodging instructions, please visit the BWSR website at http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/academy/index.html |
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Two-Minute Trainer How do YOU learn? People are exposed to new information and learning opportunities every day, from new skills at work, to hooking up that new entertainment system at home. But why is it that sometimes we are presented with a relatively simple task and a set of instructions, yet we fail to understand how to solve the problem? The reason for this may be because the information is being presented in a manner that is difficult for us to process. The way we perceive and process information is described as our “learning style”, and it varies by person. While there are many different classifications of learning styles, most contain some variation of the following: Visual: Visual learners prefer information to be represented through graphics such as maps, diagrams, charts and graphs. Diagrams showing the relationships between concepts and ideas are also useful to visual learners. Auditory: Auditory learners prefer information that is spoken. They learn best by listening to lectures and discussions. Interestingly, email is also a good tool for this type of learner because although it is text, it is often written in a casual, chatty style. This type of learner also likes to talk out loud to sort their ideas; they need to say it themselves, and learn through saying it. Read/write: Read/write learners have a preference for information displayed as words. They often use PowerPoint, the internet, lists and dictionaries to gather or transfer information. Anything that includes reading or writing is comfortable for this type of learner. Kinesthetic: Kinesthetic learners use experience and practice to learn. They appreciate demonstrations, simulations and videos of real examples. They learn by doing, but can also relate to information that is reality based, such as working examples or case studies. One interesting facet to learning style is that people often have more than one preference. Some people switch modes depending on the situation. Others like to gather information for each of their modes before they are comfortable with their level of understanding. To find out what type of learner you are, and to get some tips for converting information from one style into your preferred style, visit the VARK website and complete the learning style questionnaire: |
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BWSR Training WCA Ag Exemption Webinars This session will review the recent BWSR-NRCS MOU regarding implementation of the agricultural wetland bank, including the new exemption for projects with NRCS-approved agricultural wetland mitigation. This webinar will provide participants with an improved understanding of the process and criteria for using the ag bank and the new exemption, an understanding of the importance of coordination between agency staff, and tips for providing assistance to agricultural landowners. Register: |
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Related Partner Training 2013 FALL Online Ecological Restoration Training Courses, University of Minnesota (see courses below) Site Assessment and Setting Restoration Goals – Tuesday, September 3 – October 6, 2013 SEPTEMBER September 25 Working with your Board to Develop a Policy Plan, Minnesota Council of Non-Profits, Webinar, September 25 Risk Management Regional Workshop, MCIT, Fergus Falls September 26 Risk Management Regional Workshop, MCIT, St. Cloud September 27 Minnesota Forest Resilience: Practical Steps for Landowners and Land Managers, Minnesota Forestry Association, East Bethel OCTOBER October 1 MECA call for Presentations for March 2014 Conference October 1 Hydrology Tools for Minnesota’s Wetlands, Wetland Delineator Certification Program - University of Minnesota, Arden Hills October 9-11 23rd MN GIS/LIS Annual Conference & Workshop, Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium, Rochester October 14-16 Diagnosing Streams: Symptoms, Underlying Causes, and Remedies, Minnesota DNR, Fergus Falls October 16 An Introduction to Conservation Easements, Minnesota Forestry Association, Grand Rapids October 16 A Practical Guide to Variances in Shorelands & Floodplains, Initiative Foundation, Little Falls October 18 Enhancing Benefits of Woodland Grazing, Minnesota Forestry Association, Mora October 21 Bioenergy Tour, Invasive Control and Management Class, Minnesota Forestry Association, Hackensack October 30 Fundraising for Advocacy, Minnesota Council of Non-Profits, Webinar NOVEMBER November 7 Preparing Minnesota for Climate Change: A Conference on Climate Adaptation Minnesota, University of Minnesota Water Resources Center, St. Paul November 15 Wisconsin Wetlands Association call for presentations for February 2014 Annual Conference November 20 Evaluating Advocacy, Minnesota Council of Non-Profits, Webinar DECEMBER December 1-3 MASWCD Annual Convention, Bloomington December 5-7 MAWD Annual Meeting, MAWD, Alexandria December 11 Building Strategic Relationships with Elected Officials, Minnesota Council of Non-Profits, Webinar 2014 FEBRUARY February 18-20 Annual Conference, Wisconsin Wetland Association, La Crosse, WI SPRING Online Ecological Restoration Training Courses, University of Minnesota (see courses below) Site Assessment and Setting Restoration Goals – January 20 – February 23, 2014 |
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Mobile Learning The following Conservation related Apps are available for download to smartphones.
MN Wildflowers https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mn-wildflowers/id633270324 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.imsports.mnw
Wildflowers of the Great Plains https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wildflowers-great-plains/id527939118?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.imsports.wgp
Landscape Alternatives for Invasive Plants of the Midwest https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/landscape-alternatives-for/id559865258?mt=8
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Learn on your own Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) Educational Videos
Shoreline restoration/Stabilization Information: Crow Wing County Soil and Water Conservation District in MN created a series of YouTube videos to provide technical information on erosion control and restoration methods.
TMDL Training Modules from MPCA Peter Mead's February 6 webinar demonstration of Hydrology and Terrain Analysis Tools for Using LiDAR Data LiDAR Support Forum was originally created as part of the “Conservation Applications of LiDAR Training Program” coordinated by the U of M Water Resources Center and funded by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. |
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