FREE TRAINING VIDEOS

Do you want to create a plan for reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment? These videos are for you! Learn how to create a scenario and analyze the results using Chesapeake Assessment Scenario Tool (CAST).

CAST 101 – Getting Started 11 VIDEOS - 275 min
CAST 101
53 min
Scenario Loads
52 min
Adding BMPs to CAST scenarios
58 min
CAST Versions and Upgrades
57 min
Where do I start
2 min
Adding scenarios
9 min
Invalid BMPs
4 min
BMP Input Files and Invalid BMPs
32 min
Creating reports
4 min
Downloading reports
1 min
Creating graphs
3 min
Scenario Analysis 8 VIDEOS - 384 min
Deep Dive into the Data Available in CAST Reports
53 min
Understanding Submitted vs. Credited BMPs
61 min
Data Quality Checks of Annual Progress Data
64 min
Using and Understanding Monitoring Data
44 min
Tributary Summaries
47 min
Tidal Water Quality Trends
55 min
Conowingo and Climate Change WIPs
25 min
Trends Over Time
35 min
Cost Data in CAST 4 VIDEOS - 44 min
Updated Cost data in CAST
38 min
Cost profiles
3 min
Editing cost profiles
3 min
Develop a Plan 9 VIDEOS - 339 min
Creating reports
4 min
Downloading reports
1 min
Creating graphs
3 min
Using CAST to Develop an Environmental Control Plan for Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Sediment
60 min
Modeling Stream Restoration    (CAST Stream Webcast)
55 min
Stream Restoration Calculator
48 min
Local Engagement Resources
58 min
Case Studies
59 min
BMP Targeting Maps
51 min

Upcoming Webinars

This month's webinar will highlight Invalid BMPs. We will first go over how to upload BMPs to CAST using a BMP Input File. Then, we will show where to find upload errors, and how to read an error report. Finally, we will walk through some examples of how to fix these errors using the error report and input file, or through the CAST site. 

  • Topic: Invalid BMPs
  • Time: September 21, 2023 at noon EST
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  • Meeting ID: 862 3032 6881 
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In-Person Training

None currently scheduled.

Specialized Training

Interested in a training for a special group? Use the Contact Us button on the top menu bar to request additional webinars or in-person trainings in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.