LEAPE Train-the-Trainers Workshop Agenda

There may be some small adjustments to times and topics at particular workshops.

Overall objectives of LEAPE Program:

1. Increase and enhance local nonpoint source pollution control education.
2. Multiply our ability to reach local government officials with education on nonpoint source pollution control.
3. In particular, target local government with education.

Workshop Objective:

Prepare participants to use LEAPE as an educational tool in multiple communities.

During the workshop, we will:

1. Convey some skills
2. Familiarize participants with the LEAPE software
3. Help participants begin planning some educational workshops
4. Convey some our experience with teaching these materials and teaching with these materials.

AGENDA

First day:

1:00 pm          Welcome and introductions; review agenda

1:15 pm          Introduction to GIS and ArcView
                        Attribute Data in ArcView
                        Data Manipulation in ArcView
                        Raster Data in ArcView
5:30 pm          Adjourn

Second day:

9:00 am          Welcome and introductions; review agenda

9:15 am          Overview of LEAPE

                        Introduction to Data Resources
                                    Accessing Data
                                    Topo Map/Aerial Photo Interpretation
                                    Study Site Selection
                                    Data Preparation/Applications                   

12:00 pm        Lunch

1:00 pm          LEAPE software tutorial

                        Stormwater management

                        Introduction to Local Government

                        Customizing LEAPE

                        Pilot towns/Local experience with LEAPE: Tompkins County

                        Laptop policies

                        Wrap-up discussion

5:00 pm          Adjourn

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