Resources
Wildlife and Water Curriculum — 4-H
Download the Wildlife and Water Habitats 4-H Curriculum (PDF | 17 MB). This curriculum is provided for free for a trial period, and in response to a need for science activities for K-12 teachers and currently homeschooled kids and parents. This is written for a ~sixth-grade audience, but can be modified for students in upper elementary through high school. Click here to download the corresponding Volunteer Guide (PDF | 6 MB).
Presentations
Informational Prezi Slide Set:
https://prezi.com/view/MZyga3aIQdbiKSPIkee1/
Module 1: Introduction to IDAH2O Master Water Stewards
https://prezi.com/view/ojDzjhgCbTb2exwoFfNF/
Module 2: Key Water Quality Concepts in Idaho
https://prezi.com/view/qTx4K4BXTDIV5d66BrQp/
Module 3: Getting Started as an IDAH2O Master Water Steward
https://prezi.com/view/WTwIc3HuZ2V1sIrsWqFI/
Module 4: Stream Habitat Assessments
https://prezi.com/view/Cp26HP6gXEenAFAkFz2e/
Module 5: Physical and Chemical Stream Assessments
https://prezi.com/view/enKLvUbs3J6HhhQCvLhv/
Module 6: Stream Biology
https://prezi.com/view/aScN8Rm3PyzxEGFqGR3L/
Module 7: Standing Water Assessments, Aquatic Invasive Species
https://prezi.com/view/G6Nv1wxrwSzzseEVrgBu/
IDAH2O Master Water Stewards Videos; full playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC08Q36A7DnlvDF_1jBT-fICWWXgl6a-F)
Intro and Welcome (optional) 2:27
Module 1: Introduction to IDAH2O Master Water Stewards 15:32
Module 2: Key Water Quality Concepts in Idaho 26:08
Module 3: Getting Started as an IDAH2O Master Water Steward 24:43
Module 4: Stream Habitat Assessments 35:13
Module 5: Physical and Chemical Stream Assessments 15:03
Module 6: Stream Biology 17:47
Module 7: Standing Water Assessments, Aquatic Invasive Species 12:52
Pre-2015 Presentations
- Introduction: Laying the groundwork for IDAH2O (PDF)
- Getting Started: Setting up your water quality monitoring plan (PDF)
- Watershed Mapping: Finding your way (PDF)
- Habitat Assessment: Assessing stream and riparian conditions (PDF)
- Physical/Chemical Assessment: Monitoring current stream conditions (PDF)
- Biological Assessment: Assessing life in the stream (PDF)
- Lake Sampling: Conducting IDAH2O monitoring on “standing” water (PDF)
Videos
Instructional Videos
Radio Programs
Resource Guides
These are advanced draft versions and will continually be updated.
- Water and Rural Residences: What Idaho Homeowners Need to Know (PDF) (BUL905)
- Ideas and Activities to use with the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Atlas as an Educational Tool (PDF) or (PDF in Printable Booklet Layout)