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NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Watershed Programs

National IDIQ Contract for A&E Services

May 6^th, 2026 2:00 PM

The objective of the webinar is to explain the purpose and limitations of the National IDIQ for A&E Services, identify stakeholder roles and responsibilities, explain the process of placing a task order, and provide guidance on administering task orders. Participants will better understand the current...

Best Management Practices Restoration Biochar Decision Support Systems Bioenergy Conservation Environmental Compliance Funding Opportunity Agriculture Technology

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NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Program Opportunities for Flood Prone Communities

April 22^nd, 2025 1:00 PM

Hosted by the National Watershed Coalition (NWC), participants will learn about NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program assistance with project sponsors for flooding and erosion protection following a natural disaster including structural solutions that protect communities from additional...

Climate Disaster Recovery Watershed Management Climate Change Water Management Water Quality Watersheds Wetlands Water Conservation Wildlife Community Assistance Drought

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Roles and Responsibilities for USDA NRCS Watershed Program Project Sponsors - Part 1 (3 part series)

January 16^th, 2025 10:00 AM

Hosted by the National Watershed Coalition (NWC), participants will learn about updates on the sponsor responsibilities for real property rights, permits and licenses, authority to levy taxes, land treatment above reservoirs, public participation, cost-share, watershed management, operation, maintenance,...

Watershed Management Watersheds Water Quality

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Roles and Responsibilities of NRCS Watershed Program Project Sponsors - Part III - Q&A

January 15^th, 2025 2:00 PM

Current information on NRCS Watershed Programs regarding the Emergency Watershed Program, Watershed Operations, and Watershed Rehabilitation Watershed Program applications, requirements and responsibilities for sponsors and NRCS. Hosted by the National Watershed Coalition (NWC).

Watershed Management Disaster Recovery Watersheds Water Quality

Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Planning Basics Essentials - Part I

September 28^th, 2024 4:00 PM

In depth view of the nine steps of watershed planning split in two parts: Steps 1-4 are in this webinar and steps 5-9 are in Part II. This webinar is part of the National Water Management Center training for A&E firms that are currently in an agreement with NRCS and working on a watershed conservation...

Watershed Management Water Management Watersheds Water Quality

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Planning Basics Essentials - Part II

September 28^th, 2024 3:00 PM

Continuation of previous webinar 'Planning Basics Essentials - Part I' which provides an in depth look at the nine steps on Watershed Planning as part of the National Water Management Center (NWMC) training for A&E firms that took place in Lincoln, NE during September 2024.

Watershed Management Watersheds

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Structure Damage Calculations Spreadsheet

September 28^th, 2024 3:00 PM

Overview of how to use the accompanying 'Structure Damage Calculations Spreadsheet' as part of the economic analysis for a watershed plan. This webinar follows the 'Watershed Planning- Structure of Decision Problems, Decision Criteria, Incremental Analysis and Optimization' webinar as part of the NRCS...

Watershed Management Watersheds

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Structure of Decision Problems, Decision Criteria, Incremental Analysis and Optimization

September 28^th, 2024 2:00 PM

This webinar provides informative discussion on: Fundamental Rule in Benefit-Cost Analysis, Structure of Decision Problems and Choice of Criteria, Incremental & Optimization Analysis and includes Structural Scenarios and Evaluation Methods. National Water Management Center's series on Watershed Planning...

Watershed Management Watersheds

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Integrating Ecosystem Services

September 25^th, 2024 10:00 AM

The National Water Management Center (NWMC) hosted training sessions for A&E firms conducting watershed planning as an IDIQ contractor or actively conducting watershed planning under an existing sponsor agreement. This event occurred over a three-day period in September 2024, featuring 10-webinars on...

Watershed Management Watersheds

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Dam Rehabilitation and Flood Prevention Part 2 of 2

September 24^th, 2024 4:15 PM

This National Water Management Center (NWMC) webinar informs the development of a watershed plan that outlines rehabilitation efforts to extend the dam's lifespan, improve safety, and mitigate downstream flood damage, culminating in potential construction and operation phases. The webinar was presented...

Watershed Management Watersheds

Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Other Economic Considerations

September 24^th, 2024 4:00 PM

Overview of other economic considerations such as: Project Timing Considerations, O&M, Agricultural Analysis, Ecosystem Restoration, Estimating Flood damages, etc., to provide some strategies to use when a plan is being put together. This webinar is part of a 10-part series originally hosted by the...

Watershed Management Watersheds

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Dam Rehabilitation and Flood Prevention Part 1 of 2

September 24^th, 2024 3:00 PM

Watershed Management Watersheds

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Section 106 - Cultural Resources

September 24^th, 2024 3:00 PM

This webinar is part of the National Water Management Center series on Watershed Planning that was conducted in 2024 for A&E firms conducing watershed planning as an IDIQ contractor or actively conducting watershed planning under an existing sponsor agreement. This webinar focuses on Section 106 - of...

Watershed Management Watersheds

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning - Basics

September 24^th, 2024 1:15 PM

National Water Management Center Trainings for A&E Firms who are acting as an IDIQ or currently have an agreement to develop watershed plans for an NRCS Watershed Programs project. Watershed Planning - Basics is the second webinar in the series of 11 that were conducted (in person) in Lincoln, Ne in...

Disaster Recovery Watershed Management Water Management Watersheds Water Water Quality

NRCS Programs, Watershed Programs

Watershed Planning Under PR&G

September 24^th, 2024 9:00 AM

The National Water Management Center (NWMC) hosted a series of ten watershed planning webinars tailored for A&E Firms conducting watershed planning as an IDIQ Contractor or actively conducting watershed planning under an existing sponsor agreement. All AE contractors who currently work with or...

Ecosystem Services Disaster Recovery Watershed Management Ecosystem Economics Watersheds

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