Purpose:

To become familiar with the water quality and aquatic life in local streams, to collect data because there is currently a lack of data with which to make informed decisions, and to have fun and connect with the natural world.

Subject Area(s):

Rivers/Streams

Data Type(s) Collected:

Physical parameters
Chemical parameters
Biological parameters

# of Volunteers:

27

Hours/Volunteer/Year:

12

Volunteer Services:

Training sessions for new volunteers
Advanced training sessions for experienced monitors
Conferences
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Group website
Data analysis and reporting
Regular meetings throughout the year
Email list or list-serve for volunteers
Staff consultation with individual monitors
Other - Equipment

Accepting New Volunteers?

Yes