What's New with Esri Story Maps
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 31
Online
Esri Story Maps are powerful online communication tools which can incorporate maps, videos, images, text and other webpages. Story Maps can be created without any special skills in GIS or coding, making them useful for people across a range of technical skill levels. As Story Map capabilities have evolved, the potential for their use in outreach has become ever more compelling. This webinar will cover basic information about Esri Story Maps and highlight some of the recent updates to Story Maps. Register at
https://extension.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J-YDH4X1RxGO1-HO2oK6ow Also, see below the webinar being held on November 20.
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Inspection, Quality Control and Quality Assurance
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 1
Online
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How to Customize Online Citizen Services
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 2
Online
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Boosting Producer Learning, Exchange, and Adoption of Water Use Efficient Technologies
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 2
Online
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Field Day Promoting Sustainability and Good Stewardship of the Land
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Saturday, November 4
East Troy
Jim Stute, Research Director at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, will guide the tour of the new research fields, conservation buffers, waterways, and pollinator habitat. This farm has been designed to decrease nutrient and soil run-off to as close to zero as possible as part of our goal to keep the Mukwonago River Watershed pristine.
The United Nations considers soil degradation one of the central threats to human health in the coming decades. Jim is excited to share with you how the Institute is working on this issue! Register as soon as possible at http://michaelfields.org/fall-field-day/
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Wisconsin Pest Management Update Meetings
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Conservation Practice Tracking for the
Mississippi River Basin
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 8
Online
This webinar will give an overview of conservation and water quality tracking across the Mississippi and Atchafalaya River Basin (MARB). Discussion will focus on the overall need for tracking and what is being done on the state and regional level. The goal is to add power to the conservation story by showing the combined impact of all of our efforts. Register at
http://northcentralwater.org/the-current/
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Renting Farm Assets
1:00-4:00 p.m., 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Monday, November 13
Arcadia
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Raising Dairy Replacement Heifers on Pasture and Soil Health
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 14
Online
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Nasty Aquatic Plant & Animal Species: Got 'em? Get 'em!
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1:00-4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, November 14
Milwaukee
This year's guest speakers will share information regarding exotic aquatic plant and animal species which are invading our region. Early detection, identification and prompt best management techniques will reduce the negative impacts of these unwelcomed organisms. Check out
https://sewisc.org/ to find out more.
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TMDLs as Nonpoint Source Planning Tools
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, November 15
Online
This webinar will address the following questions:
- How do Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) fit into the range of water quality planning tools?
- How are TMDL project areas selected?
- What kind of information can local stakeholders contribute to TMDL development?
- What are some of the latest tools to help with TMDL implementation?
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Dealing with Poor Contractor Performance
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 15
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Make Your Story Maps Shine!
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 20
Online
Esri Story Maps have significantly lowered the level of technical skill needed to create and share online stories using a variety of media, including images, videos and maps. However, while the basics of using Story Maps are fairly straight forward to understand, it can be tricky to produce a polished Story Map which effectively communicates your message to your audience. This webinar will discuss strategies behind the creation of effective Story Maps, including approaches to plan your story, some of the "hidden" features of Story Maps which you may have missed, and insightful tips from experienced Story Map authors. Register at
https://extension.zoom.us/j/154135769
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Modernize Your Land Administration System
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 27
Online
Gone are the days of building expensive, highly customized cadastral systems with siloed, disparate technologies that quickly become obsolete. ArcGIS is a complete, interoperable, open, and purpose-built system for cadastral operations to improve efficiency, manage data integrity, and share data across your organization and with the public. Register at
http://go.esri.com/Modern-Land-Admin
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NASECA-WI Construction Site Erosion Control and Stormwater Permit Compliance Training
November 30-December 1
Waukesha
This two-day course is designed for those who perform site management duties, supervise or direct construction activities, install best management practices, and/or inspect sites for compliance relating to erosion/sediment control and storm water management. This course will cover:
- Permit requirements
- Roles and responsibilities
- Construction site erosion control plans
- Best management practices to reduce or control erosion and offsite sedimentation
- Proper installation of devices
- Establishing protective vegetation
- Grading practices to reduce erosion
- Timing of installations
- Completing WPDES site inspections
- Completing required documentation
For more information and to register, go to
https://www.nasecawi.org/erosion-control-inspector-training/
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Women Food & Ag Network Annual Conference
November 2-4
Madison
State of Lake Michigan Conference
November 7-10
Green Bay
North Central Extension-Industry Soil Fertility Conference
November 15-16
Des Moines
Edible Startup Summit
Green Lands Blue Waters Conference
November 28-29
Madison
National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health
December 7-8
Indianapolis, IN
Growing for the Future
December 4-7
Online
UW Discovery Farms Conference
December 12
Wisconsin Dells
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