Good skills to have in general, and particularly if involved with any
adopt-a-stream work.
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From: Mark Turner <jmarkturner(a)gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 8:51 AM
Subject: [RCAC] Stream monitoring workshop this Saturday
To: RCAC List <rcac(a)eastraleigh.org>
Cc: Mac Smith <Mac.Smith(a)raleighnc.gov>
Hey RCAC folks!
I just found out about a free workshop the city is conducting this
Saturday to train citizens to help monitor the health of our city's
streams. Thought the registration deadline has passed, Mac Smith told me
that the class is only half-full at the moment.
You might want to share this with your members in case others are
interested in this opportunity. Have them contact Mac Smith with the
city's Stormwater Utility dept at 919.996.4008 or mac.smith(a)raleighnc.gov
Cheers,
Mark
RCAC Chair
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http://www.raleighnc.gov/services/news/content/CorNews/Articles/EnvStreamMo…
Stream Monitoring Workshop
Event posted Jul. 25, 2012 - 1:58 pm
Calling all volunteers interested in the Stream Monitoring Program!
Are you interested in the health of your neighborhood stream? This
volunteer program may be just for you!
Raleigh residents have been developing a keen interest in the water
quality of their local neighborhood streams. Many things (particularly
the impact of living in urbanized areas) can have an impact on water
quality, affecting a stream's health.
The Stream Monitoring Program, funded by the Stormwater Utility,
empowers residents to monitor a stream of their choice for 1 year.
Volunteers are provided with monitoring equipment to perform benthic
macro invertebrate surveys and analyze chemical parameters in the water.
After each monitoring date, volunteer groups send in their recorded data
to Raleigh Stormwater Utility staff. Data is then posted to the City of
Raleigh website so volunteer groups can compare data with other groups
across Raleigh.
Before joining the Stream Monitoring Program, volunteers must attend an
orientation workshop to learn the sampling techniques that must be used
by all groups to keep data collection consistent and reliable.
Only 15 [MT: now just 7] seats are available for the upcoming
orientation workshop on August 25. Pre-registration is required. Contact
Mac Smith to register today! Registration closes on Friday, August 17.
When
Aug 25, 2012
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Walnut Creek Wetland Center
950 Peterson Street
Raleigh, NC 27610
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