Lake & Stream Ecology and Water Quality Workshop

When: July 21-23, 2026

Where: Enemy Swim Lake in Waubay, SD

Cost: $50 – workshop materials, meals, and lodging provided.

Contact for more info or to register: Cory Zirbel, Workshop Coordinator – 605-345-4661 ext. 118 or cory.zirbel@sd.nacdnet.net

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Visit: pcwatersheds.org

Additional info: Teachers can earn 2 Continuing Education Credit Units, and undergraduate or graduate students can earn 1 Credit Hour upon completion of all requirements and payment of credit fees.

Sponsored by: Prairie Coteau Watershed Project and South Dakota Discovery Center

Do you work with surface water resources? Do you teach middle or high school science classes? Do you own lake property? Do you care about South Dakota’s lakes, rivers, and streams?

If yes, you need to attend this workshop!!

What you’ll learn:

• Aquatic invertebrate identification and collecting techniques
• Basic limnology principles
• Lake and stream ecology
• Water quality testing procedures
• How to interpret water quality data
• Environmental curriculum and classroom activities

The workshop will be held on the campus of Lutheran Outdoor’s NeSoDak Environmental Learning Center located on beautiful Enemy Swim Lake north of Waubay, SD. NeSoDak Bible Camp is known for it’s excellent food, facilities, and hospitality! Participants requiring overnight lodging will stay in a modern lodge complete with shower facilities, comfortable beds, and wi-fi!

Workshop attendees can participate in after-hours activities including fishing, kayaking, and sight-seeing.