While this is not an exhaustive list, it should be a good start for those looking to take courses at the University of Kentucky related to stormwater management and water resources. If you are aware of additional courses that should be added to this curated list, please share them with Stormwater@uky.edu.
Do you have a class or upcoming event that would like to go on a walking tour of UK’s stormwater infrastructure with one of our in-house or partnering stormwater professionals? Reach out; we would be excited to be a part of your class or event! Please send all requests tours to Stormwater@uky.edu.
Big Elm Fork FEMA Stream Restoration: https://arcg.is/1nSKOD
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) offers a variety of K-12 water related lesson plans that can be used as is or adapted to a college level audience: https://www.epa.gov/students/lesson-plans-teacher-guides-and-online-environmental-resources-educators#Water. USEPA also offers tools to explore local water issues and engage students with water resource information specific to their location. Use their “How’s my Waterway” tool to explore local water issues: https://mywaterway.epa.gov/
The USEPA also offers a variety of educator tools and resources through their “Soak Up the Rain” program. This program focuses on the science behind and benefits of green infrastructure for stormwater management. These resources can be accessed at: https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain.
The United Stated Geologic Survey (USGS) has developed their “Water Science School” to share a variety of educator resources that would be appropriate for use with a wide range of audiences for formal and informal education related to stormwater and water resources in general. Resources can be accessed at: https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school
The State of Kentucky offers a variety of stormwater and water resource related lesson plans and teacher resources. The most comprehensive repository of educator resources can be found through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Stormwater School Curriculum and Teacher Resources page: https://transportation.ky.gov/Stormwater/Pages/School-Curriculum-and-Teacher-Resources.aspx
The University of Kentucky has multiple educators across campus that are trained and certified in the Project WET curriculum. Project WET has many lesson plans targeted at youth water resource education. These lesson plans can be readily adapted to college or professional audiences. To connect with a Project WET certified instructor, please send a request to: Stormwater@uky.edu. To find out how you can get certified in Project WET in Kentucky, please visit: https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Outreach/Pages/ProjectWET.aspx. General information about Project WET can be found at: https://www.projectwet.org/
Do you have a course or event that would benefit from having one of our in-house or partnering stormwater professionals share their expertise in stormwater management? Reach out; we would be excited to be a part of your class or event! Please send all requests for presentations, training, interactive activities, and program information to Stormwater@uky.edu.
Do you have a class or group of individuals that would like to participate in UK’s storm drain marking program? Reach out; we would be excited to train your group to participate in the program! Please send all requests related to the storm drain marking program to Stormwater@uky.edu.