AWW Bacteriological & Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – Montgomery
Schedule
Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Montgomery Zoo | Montgomery, AL
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AWW Bacteriological & Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – MontgomeryMarch 19, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – Montgomery Zoo
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.
This workshop is funded in part by a Clean Water Act 319(h) grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management in partnership with the Montgomery Zoo. The overall goal of the project is to improve water quality in the Gailbraith Mill Creek Watershed. Read more about the project here.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by March 3, 2026.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On March 3
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 Midnight on March 17
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 March 19, 2026
Attend the in-person Field Day in LOCATION, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer.
Location:
Montgomery Zoo
2301 Coliseum Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36110
Field Day Schedule: TBD
You will receive additional details for each of these steps closer to the workshop date.
Only your name, email, phone number, and mailing address are required to register for this event. We ask for optional information so we can better understand our effectiveness in serving all Alabama citizens and for reporting general, anonymous statistics to our federal and state funders. We do not share any specific information you provide.
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 [email protected].
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