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640i: Water Basics
IRWA Credits: 4 QEU/CEU
This 4-hour water basics course provides IRWA members and non-members with the basics of our renewable resource: water. This course covers water sources and our relationship with water. In addition, the terms aquatic ecosystem and watershed will be introduced, and based on environmental analysis requirements, are included in project documentation. The environment and natural resources are complex, diverse, and complicated. It takes time to assess the viability of a project prior to kicking off activities. For example, if the proposed project is located near a wetland, has endangered species, and/or high community engagement, the scope, location, and route are usually discussed, and if possible, the area is avoided. Participants will also learn how agencies and the collective community might work together to conserve and protect our water resources.
643i: Air Basics
IRWA Credits: 4 QEU/CEU
This 4-hour air awareness basics course provides IRWA members and non-members with an introduction to air, air quality and pollution, and wind and its energy. In addition, this course will touch on industry and right of way (ROW) projects, environmental impacts from those activities, and impacts air and wind have on industries and projects, along with mitigation measures.
646i: Soil Basics
IRWA Credits: 4 QEU/CEU
This 4-hour soil basics course will provide you with an overview of the natural resource: soil. You will be introduced to soil, its composition and uses, and how our right of way (ROW) projects and activities might impact soil.
240i: Geothermal Energy Basics
IRWA Credits: 4 QEU/CEU
This four-hour renewable (green) energy course provides IRWA members and non-members with an introduction to Geothermal Energy. This course also provides a description, glossary of terms, sources, legislation and regulation, advantages and disadvantages, environmental impacts, and more.
241: Solar Energy Basics
IRWA Credits: 4 QEU/CEU
This 4-hour renewable (green) energy course will provide IRWA members and non-members with an introduction to solar energy. This course provides a description, glossary of terms, legislation and regulation, relationships and partnerships, various technologies, advantages and disadvantages, environmental impacts, and mitigation.