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.
| Title | Format | Description | Training Source | Training Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrologic Soils Group (HSG) Knowledge Matrix | Video |
A training module explaining how to enter information into the HSG matrix to generate a hydrologic soil group classification for use in storm… |
Other | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Altered Hydrology | Video |
The basics of drainage and why it is done, installing drainage, the wetland hydrology technical criterion, the terms “effectively drained” and… |
BWSR | Wetland |
| Wetland Hydrology Monitoring Part 2 | Video |
This is the second of two training modules on the topic of wetland hydrology monitoring – offered as an auxiliary part of the Wetland Delineator… |
BWSR | Wetland |
| Wetland Hydrology Monitoring Part 1 | Video |
This is the first of two training modules on the topic of wetland hydrology monitoring – offered as an auxiliary part of the Wetland Delineator… |
BWSR | Wetland |
| Introduction to Animal Agriculture - the Minnesota Beef Industry | Video |
This video provides basic information on the beef industry in Minnesota including terminology, production systems, economics and issues. |
Other | Ag & Agronomy |
| WASCOB Tile Design | Video |
The training shows the tile design components of the WASCOB Design spreadsheet. This video finishes the basin system design started in the WASCOB… |
TTCP | Practice Design (Tools) |
| WASCOB Design Intro | Video |
The training introduces employees to NRCS's WASCOB Design spreadsheet. This is an introductory level training with a format of some demonstration… |
TTCP | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Basic WASCOB Section IV | Video |
Video pulls in some linked "handouts" (see links below) to prepare staff for discussions with landowners during the initial parts of I&E.… |
TTCP | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Basic WASCOB Section III | Video |
Focuses on the underground outlet supporting practice and ties the outlet design into the basin design. Stage storage is explained and it touches… |
TTCP | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Basic WASCOB Section II | Video |
Explains the three types of cross sections and how they each fit into the landscape and different farming operations. |
TTCP | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Basic WASCOB Section I | Video |
The Basic WASCOB training series is a four-part video based on the original Basic WASCOB webinar presented in April from the Technical Training… |
TTCP | Practice Design (Tools) |
| How to stabilize your shore with live fascines | Video | Other | Shoreline Protection | |
| How to install a soil wrap slope break | Video | Other | Shoreline Protection | |
| How to stabilize your shore with erosion control fabric | Video | Other | Shoreline Protection | |
| How to restore your shore with native plants | Video | Other | Shoreline Protection | |
| Quick Reference Links- CAD | Reference Material |
This page contains over 100 quick reference guides describing the most commonly needed CAD tasks and commands. |
TTCP | GIS & GPS |
| Introduction to Unified Soil Classification System | 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.… |
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| ESRI Virtual Campus | Online Course |
In 2016, ESRI revamped their online learning program. Rather than employees requesting access codes, they are now able to directly order courses… |
Other | GIS & GPS |
| Conservation Applications of LiDAR Training Program | Online Course |
GIS LiDAR workshops |
Other | GIS & GPS |
| LiDAR based tools for design of Water & Sediment Control Basins in ARCGIS | Video |
Peter Mead (Cartographic Technician) and Wes Drake (Agricultural Engineer) from the Minnesota NRCS provide an overview and demonstration of LiDAR… |
Other | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Engineering Field Tools (EFT): Overview and Basic Tasks | Video |
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will know the general capabilities of the Engineering Field Tools software, with emphasis on some… |
Other | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Using the EFT Waterway Sizing Wizard | 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 | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Concrete Washout and Dewatering | Video |
This video from MECA provides tips and instructions for proper handling and disposal of excess concrete. |
Other | Concrete Construction |
| EFH2 Software | Reference Material |
The EFH-2 software implements the procedures described in the NEH 650 - Engineering Field Handbook Chapter 2 (EFH-2) for estimating runoff and… |
Other | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Watershed Tools Overview | Video |
This webinar is a recorded PowerPoint showing the NRCS Engineering Tools-Watershed Tools and other Tools in ArcMap. The first 19 minutes covers… |
BWSR | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Installing Engineering Tools | Video |
This video is a quick demonstration of where to find, download, and how to install the NRCS-Engineering Tools toolbox into ArcMap. The Tools… |
BWSR | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Pipe Hydraulics | Video |
The NRCS Oklahoma State Engineer demonstrates pipe hydraulics in a lab setting. He shows several types of inlets and their effects on pipe… |
Other | Hydrology & Hydraulics |
| Introduction to Conservation Forestry Planning | Online Course |
This training focuses on procedures, tools and processes used by conservation planners to deliver conservation technical assistance on forestland… |
TTCP | Forestry |