Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Water Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshops in Young Harris, GA 8/23

MountainTrue is again offering the opportunity for residents who value clean water to get involved in a hands-on way with our volunteer water quality monitoring program in the Hiwassee River watershed! 

Water Chemistry Workshop
9:00 am -12:00 pm
In this water chemistry workshop, volunteers will learn how to test stream samples for dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, and conductivity. All volunteers must be certified using the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program methods to ensure data is consistently and accurately collected. Volunteers can choose any stream they would like to sample; however, we have also identified sites where we would like to have data to help plan or evaluate water quality improvement projects. Certified volunteers can check-out monitoring equipment (free of charge) from locations in Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, and Murphy. 

Bacterial Workshop
12:30-3:30 pm
In this bacterial monitoring workshop, volunteers will learn how to test for and identify the presence of E. coli in our waterways.. All volunteers must be certified using the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program methods to ensure data is consistently and accurately collected. Volunteers can choose any stream they would like to sample; however, we have also identified sites where we would like to have data to help plan or evaluate water quality improvement projects. Certified volunteers can check-out monitoring equipment (free of charge) from locations in Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, and Murphy. 

Although there is no charge for the workshops, pre-registration is required.

Mature youth who are at least 11 years old are welcome to participate, but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the workshop(s).

We do love our four-legged friends, but please no pets.

Please remember to bring:

• • Rubber boots or waders (or wear closed-toed shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy).
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Snacks/Water
  • Lunch (IF you are attending both workshops)

The training is rain or shine.

Training location:
Outdoor Leadership Center at Young Harris College
4797 Oak St, Young Harris, GA 30582