Syllabus
2008
Syllabus 
Purpose
The
purpose of this course is to provide advanced training whereby
Texas Master Naturalists can obtain specialization
in rainwater harvesting that support or expand designated educational
programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. This training
was created as an intensive multi-day, hands-on course to provide
participants
with knowledge and skills required to communicate rainwater harvesting
information to others. Completion of the course and other requirements
results in recognition as a Texas Master Naturalists “Rainwater
Steward”. This certification does not empower the individual
with supervisory or administrative authority within his/her local
county programs.
a.
Recognition: Completion of RWH-TMN course and service
requirements results in formal recognition at which time
they will be awarded a
Texas Master Naturalist “Rainwater Steward” certificate
and lapel pin.
b.
Participation Requirements: To be eligible for the Texas
Master Naturalist “Rainwater Steward” designation,
an individual must complete the 15-hour training course.
c.
Course Requirements: Rainwater Harvesting Texas Master
Naturalists – (RWH-TMN):
This fee-based course is offered only for Texas Master Naturalist
participants. It requires at least 15 hours of initial training
(classroom and field
activities) offered by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
d.
Expectations: Texas Master Naturalist “Rainwater Stewards” are
charged to increase awareness and provide training in rainwater
harvesting to others in their community.
e.
Time Commitment: Texas Master Naturalists “Rainwater Stewards” are
required to complete the 15-hour course.
f.
Service Examples: Serve as a local Texas Master Naturalists “Rainwater
Stewards” to lead or assist in training for other Texas
Master Naturalists and related groups. Conduct community youth
and/or adult
rainwater harvesting educational programs. Increase clientele
knowledge about rainwater harvesting through: presentations,
workshops and mass
media efforts (i.e. radio, newspaper, television, newsletters).
g.
Available Resources: Students can reinforce their
knowledge by participation in the Rainwater Harvesting Course – RWH-TMN,
using printed educational rainwater harvesting manual, examining
the electronic
resource CD (publications, presentations, news releases etc.), visiting
the Rainwater Harvesting Taskforce Web site,
and by having direct access to Texas AgriLife Extension Service County
Extension Agents.