WNC Stream Volunteers Needed

14 Mar 2015

Have fun sampling local streams for water quality! This regional effort trains adults (17+) in water quality monitoring methods. Topics covered include: basic stream ecology, how to report water quality problems, aquatic insect identification, and field sampling skills. No experience necessary. Donations accepted to defray materials cost (not required for participation).

After training, volunteers work in small groups with a Group Leader to sample sites in Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Yancey, and Mitchell counties in the spring and fall each year. Spring sampling begins Saturday, March 28th!

What: Stream Monitoring Information Exchange (SMIE) Training
Date: Saturday, March 14th
Time: 9am-4pm (morning lab session with afternoon stream session)
Location: UNC Asheville
RSVP required: staff@eqilab.org or 828-333-0392
EQI website: http://eqilab.org