Welcome to AML-Connect. This page explains how to use the platform and how the main parts fit together.
1) What you’ll find on AML-Connect #
AML-Connect combines structured learning materials with collaboration tools so you can move from reading → planning → doing → improving.
2) The Knowledge Base #
The Knowledge Base is a set of topic pages organized into categories and subcategories. Each page is designed to be as atomic as possible—one concept, method, or guidance area per page—so it can be updated and crosslinked cleanly.
3) Resources #
Resources are the supporting documents and links behind the guidance: brochures, manuals, reports, templates, and reference pages. Resources are reused across multiple Knowledge Base pages so the system stays consistent and auditable.
4) Community spaces #
Community features let members ask questions, share local context, and coordinate work. The goal is to keep the Knowledge Base stable and readable, while still giving people a place to discuss implementation details and local constraints.
5) How content is organized #
- Categories are your main map. Use them to browse a learning path (overview → fundamentals → methods → implementation).
- Tags are used sparingly for cross-cutting topics (for example: monitoring, passive treatment, funding).
- Crosslinks connect related pages. Most pages will include prerequisites, related topics, and key resources.
6) When to use a discussion thread #
Use a discussion thread when you have a local question, a troubleshooting scenario, or a coordination need. Discussion is where messy, local, fast-changing details belong. Once a pattern becomes stable and broadly useful, it can be promoted into a Knowledge Base improvement.
7) Simple ways to contribute #
- Submit a resource (document/link) with a short abstract and a note about permissions.
- Report a broken link or outdated page.
- Ask a question and share your outcome so future readers benefit.
8) Privacy and professionalism #
Some parts of AML-Connect are public and some are members-only. Be mindful of what you share, and avoid posting sensitive information. Keep discussions respectful and practical—this is a working platform for people trying to solve real problems.
9) Recommended starting points #
- New here? Start with AML and AMD Basics and Watershed Tools and Methods.
- Looking for treatment approaches? Start with AML Reclamation & AMD Treatment.
- Building a group or looking for support? Start with Organizational Development and Community Development.
- Educator? Start with Environmental Education.
