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Stream volunteers wanted

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

out volunteersVolunteers are needed to help monitor stream quality in Haywood County, and a training program 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, will give adult volunteers the knowledge they need to get started.

 

Participants will learn to identify aquatic insects, why those insects are important to healthy waterways, and how to test for water quality. 

Volunteers should commit to attending the training, joining a collection team and sampling at least two sites in the spring and fall. The sampling results are fed into a statewide database and used to help track changes in water quality that could be a sign of pollution. Data is also used to help target streams for restoration projects.

RSVP to Christine O’Brien, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.476.4667. 

www.environmentalqualityinstitute.org/smie-stream-monitoring-information-exchange.php 

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