Haywood Waterways seeks water collection volunteers
Volunteers collect water samples from assigned sites the second Saturday of each month as close to noon as possible.
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Haywood Waterways is putting out a call for volunteers to collect water samples.
In 1996, the Volunteer Water Information Network program was established as a water quality monitoring program for many Western North Carolina counties.
In Haywood County, Haywood Waterways Association manages 25 sites on 19 streams. The program’s purpose is to provide long term water quality monitoring information to help leverage grant funding for water quality improvement projects.
Volunteers collect water samples from assigned sites the second Saturday of each month as close to noon as possible. Each site has a backup volunteer for the times you are unable to collect. We currently need volunteers for: Lower Pigeon River at Exit 15 under Hepco Bridge. This site is one of the more difficult sites to sample due to the steep trail used to access the river.
No experience needed. Training and materials will be provided. Backup volunteers are available for all of the sites. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Christine O’Brien at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.476.4667, ext. 1.
