[RCAC] Stream monitoring workshop this Saturday

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 --------------------------------------- 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