Education and Outreach
Education
The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute currently partners to run two education programs. The Confluence Project (TCP) promotes hands-on experience, field data collection and higher education degrees to high schoolers in the natural sciences. An adult education program, SEEP, trains professionals in stormwater and erosion control best practices.
The Confluence Project, a yearlong program pairing scientific experts with high schools across north Idaho and coming soon to the Treasure Valley.
The Stormwater and Erosion Education Program (SEEP) professional development classes available to anyone in the construction industry and related disciplines who wants to improve their skill, understanding and marketability in the stormwater and erosion control field.
Outreach
The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute’s outreach is possible through strategic partnerships and collaborations, which allows us to extend our impact further.
The Seminar Series, a collaboration with the Water Resources Graduate Program is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public. View presentation schedules
Bay Watchers empowers citizen scientist volunteers to monitor long-term water quality trends in Coeur d’Alene Lake bays to augment data collected by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Idaho DEQ. Discover more about Bay Watchers.
The Our Gem Coeur d’Alene Lake Collaborative is a team of committed and passionate professionals working to preserve lake health and protect water quality by promoting community awareness of local water resources through education, outreach and stewardship. Learn more about Our Gem.