Not all training takes place in a classroom. We’ve 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.

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Title Subject Skill Format Description Source
How to stabilize your shore with live fascines Shoreline Protection Practice Specific Video

Crow Wing SWCD

How to install a soil wrap slope break Shoreline Protection Practice Specific Video

Crow Wing SWCD

How to stabilize your shore with erosion control fabric Shoreline Protection Practice Specific Video

Crow Wing SWCD

How to restore your shore with native plants Shoreline Protection Practice Specific Video

Crow Wing SWCD

How to restore your shore with coir logs Shoreline Protection Practice Specific Video

How to install a soil wrap to function as a slope break for erosion control is the focus of this video for contractors and landowners in Central…

Crow Wing SWCD

Quick Reference link - Surveying Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) Surveying Reference Material

Time: will vary;   This link takes you to the MN NRCS engineering page, under Resources and CAD.  This page contains 7 quick…

NRCS

Quick Reference Links- CAD Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) CAD Reference Material

This link takes you to the MN NRCS engineering page, under Resources and CAD.  This page contains over 100 quick reference guides (pdf)…

NRCS

Introduction to Unified Soil Classifcation System Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Soil Mechanics Video

This video is a recorded PowerPoint by MN NRCS Geologist Tim Weisbrod. It is a pre-requisite to taking the in-person SM-1 classroom training.…

NRCS

ESRI Virtual Campus Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) GIS-GPS Online Course

In 2016, ESRI revamped their online learning program. Rather than employees requesting access codes, they are now able to directly order courses…

NRCS / ESRI

Conservation Applications of LiDAR Training Program Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) GIS-GPS Online Course

GIS LiDAR workshops

University of Minnesota

LiDAR based tools for design of Water & Sediment Control Basins in ARCGIS Practice Design Practice Specific Video

Time:  12:29   Peter Mead (Cartographic Technician) and Wes Drake (Agricultural Engineer) from the Minnesota NRCS provide an…

NRCS

Engineering Field Tools (EFT): Overview and Basic Tasks Practice Design Practice Specific Video

Time: 59:00; At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will know the general capabilities of the Engineering Field Tools software, with…

NRCS

Using the EFT Waterway Sizing Wizard Practice Design Practice Specific Video

This video is a re-recording of an Engineering Field Tool's (EFT) Waterway Wizard webinar originally presented March 2017 by NRCS Area 6 Engineer…

BWSR

Perimeter/Sediment Control Erosion Control Construction Site Erosion Control Video

MECA video providing information on products and installation tips for keeping sediment from leaving a construction site.

Minnesota Erosion Control Association

Concrete Washout and Dewatering Erosion Control Construction Site Erosion Control Video

This video from MECA provides tips and instructions for proper handling and disposal of excess concrete.

Minnesota Erosion Control Association

MN EFH2 supporting files Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Hydrology Reference Material

Link to NRCS MN Engineering Hydrology and Hydraulics page to find and download Minnesota specific files for the EFH2 software.

(Online…

NRCS

EFH2 Software Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Hydrology Reference Material

Website to download software and User's Guide.

The EFH-2, version 1.1.2 (August 6, 2014) software implements the procedures described in…

NRCS

Watershed Tools Overview Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Hydrology Video

Time: 21:52; This webinar is a recorded PowerPoint showing the NRCS Engineering Tools-Watershed Tools and other Tools in ArcMap. The first ~19…

BWSR

Installing Engineering Tools Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) GIS-GPS Video

Time: 3:32; This video is a quick demonstration of where to find, download, and how to install the NRCS-Engineering Tools toolbox into ArcMap. The…

BWSR

Pipe Hydraulics Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Hydraulics Video

Time: 15:55, Suggested viewing: 10:20;  The NRCS Oklahoma State Engineer demonstrates pipe hydraulics in a lab setting.  He shows…

NRCS

Introduction to Conservation Forestry Planning Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Forestry Basics and Practices Online Course

Time will vary (8 modules, 178 slides); This training focuses on procedures, tools and processes used by conservation planners to deliver…

NRCS