Watershed Investigations Course
From high alpine lakes and streams to the Great Salt Lake and unique temporary wetlands of the arid desert, Utah has a vast diversity of aquatic systems that interact with each other throughout and across watersheds. In each Watershed Investigations course, you will experience and learn about how these various waterways interact within a local watershed.
Utah's aquatic and wetland ecosystems are inhabited by plant and animal communities that are well-adapted to wet, ephemeral, or saline environments. You will discover how to evaluate watershed ecosystem health through water chemistry and aquatic insects!
Each Utah Master Naturalist course consists of 40 hours of instruction, with approximately 16 hours covered in the online course, and the remaining 24 hours spent outdoors in a field course. Field course activities will include instructor-led discussions, guest presentations on relevant resource issues, small group activities, and open discussions.
Full courses include an online class and three field days. If you are unable to attend a full course, there is an option to register for the online course only.
Photos from Past Courses
Check out additional photos from the Watershed Investigations Course Flickr album.
Contact
Address
Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter
1258 Center Dr
Park City, UT 84098
Phone
435-797-8943
The Utah Master Naturalist program is a Utah State University Extension certification program that teaches and certifies master naturalist volunteers and professionals. In operation since 2007, Utah Master Naturalist was developed in partnership with over 25 organizations in Utah. Designed as a knowledge-sharing program, certified Utah Master Naturalists promote stewardship of Utah's natural resources within their communities by providing education, outreach, and service.
