Cuyahoga SWCD is offering a series of Credible Data training workshops in 2010, including:

QHEI: The Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI) is a physical habitat index designed to provide an empirical, quantified evaluation of stream/river habitat characteristics. The resulting scores are correlated with the biological integrity of sites in Ohio. This tool is a visual method that is useful for prediction of biological impairment, or lack thereof, based on quickly assessable habitat parameters (substrate, in-stream cover, channel morphology, riparian zone/bank erosion, pool/glide and riffle-run quality, and map gradient). This introductory training is a requirement for approval of Qualified Data Collector (QDC) habitat assessment status (Level 2 or Level 3).

Trainer: Ed Rankin

Workshop dates: May 18-19, 9AM -5PM

July 14-15, 9AM-5PM

Cost: $20.00 (does not include lunch)

Chemical Water Quality: The Chemical Water Quality Assessment Training is intended for people who need training in water quality sampling, measuring stream discharge/flow, and/or creating a sampling plan or Level 2 project study plan. It is appropriate for everyone from government agency staff to students working in surface water assessment. 

Trainer: Jennifer Bowman

Workshop dates: June 28-30, Noon-5PM on the 28th, 9AM-5PM on the 29th and 30th

August 17-19, Noon-5PM on the 17th, 9AM-5PM on the 18th and 19th

Cost: $20.00 (does not include lunch)

Water|Craft is a collection of essays that look at urban and regional water issues and new design approaches. The impetus for this volume was the Cleveland Urban Design Center's experiences in working with the volatile urban situation of Cleveland; a fragile economy, aging infrastructure and damaged ecosystem. Within this context, water plays a critical role in revitalization efforts for the region. Water|Craft highlights water-related best practices, particularly about water infrastructure made visible as a form-giver and a design driver. It includes several articles about water-based urban initiatives here in Cleveland, as well as a few national and international projects. Major funding for this volume was provided by The George Gund Foundation with additional support from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.

Urban Infill is an imprint of CUDC, and these anthologies examine themes in contemporary urban design, urban architecture and planning that emerge from the challenges posed by the economic and ecological transformations of the 21st century.