Join more than 100 local volunteers and help sample local streams for water quality, starting with a day of training from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21.
Learn to identify different kinds of aquatic insects and why they are important for healthy rivers and creeks. Adult volunteers will be trained in water quality sampling methods for use in a long-term monitoring project at sites in Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Yancey and Mitchell counties. No experience is necessary.
Volunteer Expectations: Attend the training, then work in small groups with leaders to sample a minimum of two sites (only 2-3 hours for a group to sample one site), two times, in spring and in the fall.
Volunteer monitoring groups can be a focal point for community interaction, promote a sense of stewardship of local waterways, and empower residents to protect the quality of our mountain rivers and streams.
Information and instructional videos are available at www.eqilab.org.
For more information or to RSVP (required), please email Nicole at eqilabstaff@gmail.com.
A $15-20 donation is requested, but is not required (to cover material costs).