The Maryland Orientation Training was held in February and March, 2022. Over a series of five webinars, the training provided new conservation planners and technicians with a background of the natural resources, programs and the conservation partnership in the state.
Administrative Presentations and Background on the Maryland Conservation Partnership
- A1- Vehicle Use Policy (13:37)
- A2- Intro to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (8:33)
- A3- Using NRCS Web Tools (20:01)
- A4- Utilizing Electronic Directives and Guides (6:09)
- A5- Relationships with Other Natural Resource Agencies and Organizations (10:38)
- A6- History and Relationship of NRCS and SWCDs (16:26)
Outreach, Communications and Programs
- P1- Targeting Outreach Efforts to Groups and Historically Underserved Customers (22:17)
- P2- Communication with Diverse Clients and Partners (15:54)
- P3- Communicating with the Public – Dos and Don’ts (10:45)
- P4- Outreach Materials and Displays (9:55)
- P5- MDA Conservation Programs (24:48)
- P6- USDA Conservation Programs (21:35)
- T03- Introductions to Regulations & Permits Affecting Conservation Planning (39:15)
- T04- Introduction to the 9 Steps of Planning (22:12)
- T05- Maryland Conservation Planner Certification (14:12)
- T06- Job Approval Authority (JAA) (16:32)
- T07- BMP Verification & Resource Improvements (28:26)
- T08- Conservation Practice Standard Content (12:08)