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COVER PHOTOS:
Top: Rivers Project students from Collinsville, IL, measure stream contour. CREDIT: BILL
BRINSON
Bottom left: Florida LAKEWATCH volunteer measures a lake water sample. CREDIT: GARY
WOLFSON
Bottom right: Volunteers with Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary's SEALS
program monitor harbor seals. CREDIT: LESLIE GRELLA
This Directory was prepared under cooperative agreement #X825725-Q1^Q from the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds.
NOTICE: This document has been reviewed in accordance with U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency policy and approved for publication. Mention of trade names or
commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
EPA 841-B-98-009
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National Directory of
Volunteer Environmental
Monitoring Programs
Fifth Edition
September 1998
Eleanor Ely
Ellen Hamingson
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
U.S. EPA Project Officer: Alice Mayio
Reviewers: Geoff Dates, Linda Green, Meg Kerr, Abby Markowitz, Alice Mayio, Jeffrey
Schloss, Christopher Swarth
Proofreaders: Dana Cayce, Barbara Eaton, Nancy Tibbetts
Computer Programming: Stephen B. Hahn (Computing Energy, Inc.), Daniel
Sprague
Design & Layout: Typesetting, Etc., San Francisco, CA
Printing: EcoPrint, Portland, OR
COPIES OF THIS DIRECTORY MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:
Alice Mayio
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Assessment and Watershed Protection Division (4503F)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
email: mayio.alice@epa.gov
The Directory database is also posted on the Internet at
EPA's volunteer monitoring Website,
www.epa.gov/owow/monitoring/vol.html.
To add a new program to the Directory database, or
update an existing entry, please visit the Website.
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CONTENTS
Introduction ,v
Survey form xviii
Volunteer monitoring program listings
Alabama 1
Alaska 7
Arizona 10
Arkansas 11
California 12
Colorado 25
Connecticut 26
Delaware 30
District of Columbia .31
Florida 32
; Georgia 37
Hawaii . .42
Idaho 44
Illinois 47
Indiana 52
Iowa ..-...- 57
Kansas 61
Kentucky 64
: Louisiana 68
Maine 69
Maryland 79
Massachusetts 86
Michigan 102
! Minnesota 112
Mississippi . 120
Missouri 121
Montana . . 125
Nebraska . . , 129
Nevada 130
New Hampshire 131
New Jersey 137
New Mexico 142
New York 143
North Carolina 152
North Dakota 156
Ohio ....... 157
Oklahoma 167
! Oregon 168
Pennsylvania 173
Rhode Island 185
South Carolina 188
South Dakota 190
Tennessee 191
Texas 194
Utah . . : 202
Vermont . 203
Virginia 205
Washington 212
West Virginia 227
Wisconsin 230
Wyoming 237
CANADA 238
: National organizations 241
EPA volunteer monitoring coordinators '. . . .246
Volunteer monitoring resources from EPA 247
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Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Beach
Watch volunteer conducts survey for oiled birds.
River Watch Network volunteer
identifies macroin vertebrates.
Alabama Water Watch training session in macroinvertebrate monitoring.
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INTRODUCTION
This fifth National Directory of Volunteer Environmental Monitoring Programs is a
tribute to the energy, imagination, and dedication of tens of thousands of volunteer
monitors across the country. Inspired by the belief that everyone—not just
professionals with specialized degrees—can study the natural world and collect meaningful
data, trained volunteer monitors spend countless hours in the field making careful
observations and measurements.
From the first edition (published in 1988), the Directory has focused primarily on
monitoring of aquatic environments—rivers, lakes, estuaries, and wetlands. This fifth
edition is no exception. The overwhelming majority of the 772 groups listed here monitor
water bodies. Yet many do so in the context of the watershed as a whole, which means
that they monitor not just the water body itself but also the vegetation, wildlife, and land
uses in the surrounding landscape.
The survey conducted for this Directory represents the second time that detailed
nationwide information about volunteer monitoring activities has been gathered. The first
was the survey conducted for the previous (fourth) edition. That edition, published in
January 1994, included 517 programs. (The first three editions were more modest in
scope; they provided contact information and program descriptions but did not quantify
information or create a database.)
; In gathering the information for this edition, we were more impressed than ever at
the broad scope of monitoring activities. Volunteer monitors—or citizen scientists, as they
are sometimes called—have not been afraid to venture into almost any branch of
environmental science. Within the pages of this Directory can be found, for instance, many
examples of volunteers performing biological studies—monitoring stream insects,
watching out for invasive species, banding birds, identifying aquatic plants, even observing
the behavior of harbor seals. An even larger number of volunteers are engaged in
chemistry as they carry out basic water quality tests (dissolved oxygen is measured by over
two-thirds of the programs listed). Other volunteers are delving into the field of public
health, testing for bacteria in swimming areas or monitoring shellfish for paralytic shellfish
poisoning, while still others study the physical side of aquatic systems—for example,
measuring stream flow rate and channel shape, or streambed particle size.
INTERPRETING THE SURVEY DATA
As volunteers know, the conclusions drawn from monitoring data can only be as
good as the data. The same principle applies to interpreting the survey data presented in
this Directory. Although the survey form1 asked for seemingly straightforward
information—what parameters do you monitor, where does funding come from, how
many volunteers are involved—it was not always easy for respondents to provide accurate
answers. Volunteer monitoring programs are continually changing and evolving as new
monitoring activities are added, new volunteers sign up, funding sources change, and so
on. Essentially, the survey was asking respondents to hit a moving target.
Moreover, real life rarely fits neatly into the kinds of categories seen on survey forms.
To give just one example, volunteer monitoring programs very often partner with other
groups on collaborative projects—so how does each partner determine which activities
and volunteers to count as "theirs" for the purpose of filling out the form?
Finally, no survey, no matter how extensive, could succeed in capturing every
volunteer monitoring program that's out there. Thus, not only are our measurements
imprecise, but our dataset is incomplete. Yet in spite of these inevitable shortcomings, the
dataset does yield useful conclusions—as long as we bear in mind that the picture we are
seeing was painted with a very broad brush.
page xviii for a copy of the survey form.
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SURVEY DATA ON THE WEB
The Directory database is also available on the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's volunteer monitoring Website at www.epa.gov/owow/morntoring/vol.html. This
electronic database is updatable—users can visit the Website to revise program listings or
add new volunteer monitoring programs.
Note that the electronic database contains some additional information not included
in die printed Directory—for example, it lists all the counties in which a program is active,
and indicates whether the program has an approved quality assurance/quality control plan
for monitoring.
VOLUNTEER MONITORING AROUND THE U.S.
A glance at the maps below shows that volunteer monitoring activity is not evenly
distributed around the country, but is concentrated in the Northeast and Great Lakes
regions, along the West Coast, and (to a somewhat lesser extent) along the Gulf Coast.
Not surprisingly, the distribution of volunteer monitoring programs tends to follow
the distribution of water in the U.S. The least active region—the Great Plains—is also the
driest, with low rainfall and limited surface water.
Number of Programs
per State
• 25 or more
15 to 24
5 to 14
I to 4
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The distribution of programs also reflects the history of volunteer monitoring:
volunteer lake and stream monitoring programs got started in the Northeast and Great Lakes
regions, and many of those pioneering programs are still going strong after 20 or more years.
(Some examples: the Izaak Walton League of America's Save Our Streams Program, started
in Maryland in 1969; Maryland's Save Our Streams/Adopt-A-Stream program, founded in
1970; Maine's Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program, 1971; Minnesota's Citizen Lake
Monitoring Program, 1973; the Michigan Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program, 1974; and
the New Hampshire Lakes Lay Monitoring Program, 1978.)
GROWTH OF VOLUNTEER MONITORING
1 The Directory chronicles the continued growth of volunteer environmental
monitoring. This fifth edition includes more programs than ever before (772, compared
to 517 in the 1994 edition). It's also the first edition to list volunteer monitoring programs
for every state in the Union. And while only five states in the last Directory had 25 or more
programs, this edition includes eleven states with that number.
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Total Volunteers
per State
^| more than 10,000
H 3,001-10,000
11 501-3,000
* 1-500
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CHART I
Environments Monitored
River/Stream ^
Lake/Pond s|~
Wetland
Estuary
ENVIRONMENTS MONITORED
As Chart 1 and Table 1
show, rivers continue to be the
environment monitored by the
largest number of volunteer
monitoring programs. Five hun-
dred eighty-five programs—just
over three-fourths of the respon-
dents—include river monitoring
in their activities.
Even though lakes still
come in a distant second to
rivers, more programs are moni-
toring lakes now dian in the
previous survey (Table 1). There
has also been an increase in the
percentage of programs that
monitor wetlands, while estua-
ries are monitored by about the
same proportion of programs as
before.
Air, coral reef, and land were new choices
added to the survey form this time. As the graph
shows, volunteer programs are beginning to make
forays into monitoring air and coral reefs, but
these activities are still quite rare.
Monitoring on land, on the other hand, is
becoming fairly common. Activities such as
construction site inspections, land use mapping,
and storm drain monitoring can identify land-
based sources of pollution to a water body.
Surveys of terrestrial wildlife are another way to
monitor the landscape. For example, monitoring
bird or amphibian populations in the area
surrounding a wetland can help assess how well
the entire ecosystem is functioning.
(76%)
264 (34%)
166(22%)
144(19%)
103(13%)
Reservoir SERB 83 (11%)
Groundwater 78 (10%)
Beach 64 (8%)
Marine 60 (8%)
Air 11 24 (3%)
Coral Reef I 6(1%)
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100
200
300
400
500
600
Number of programs that monitor each environment
TABLE I Environments Monitored:
1994 vs. 1998 Directories
Environment
Monitored
River
Lake/Reservoir
Estuary/Marine
Wetland
Beach
1994
(4th ed.)
72%
29%
23%
16%
11%
1998*
(5th ed.)
76%
38%
21%
22%
8%
*Note: The questionnaire for the 1994 Directory lumped together as
single categories "lake/reservoir" and "estuary/marine." For purposes
of comparison, the 1998 counts shown here were adjusted to match
the earlier categories.
TABLE 2
Number of Different
Environments Monitored
No. of Different
Environments
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
No. of
Programs
356
200
98
55
28
21
5
2
2
Volunteer divers with Reef Environmental
Education Foundation (REEF).
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TABLE 3
Parameters Monitored;—All Programs
Rank Parameter
2
3
4
•
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
isslb
22
23
24
25
27
28
29
30
11
32
33
34
35
Dissolved oxygen
PH
Macroinvertebrates
Phosphorus
Flow/water level
Turbidity
Habitat assessments
Secchi transparency
Land use surveys
Rainfall
Conductivity
TSS/TDS1
Fish
Alkalinity
Photographic surveys
Exotic/invasive species
No. (%) of Pgms
527 (68%)
523 (68%)
401 (52%)
381 (49%)
341 (44%)
324 (42%)
291 (38%)
282 (37%)
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208 (27%)
197(26%)
191 (25%)
188(24%)
169(22%)
159(21%)
157(20%)
156(20%)
Programs that extend their moni-
toring into the surrounding landscape are
demonstrating a "whole-watershed"
approach. Further evidence of a water-
shed approach is seen in Table 2, which
shows that over half of the programs (411,
or 53%) monitor more than one environ-
ment (i.e., estuary plus river/stream, or
lake plus wetland plus land), and 27%
monitor three or more. This diversifi-
cation reflects an awareness that all parts
of a watershed are connected; that to
gauge the health of, for example, a lake,
you need to look not just at the lake itself
but at the upstream tributaries and the
surrounding land uses.
PARAMETERS MONITORED
Table 3 shows the number of
volunteer monitoring programs that
participate in each monitoring activity
listed on the survey form. Bear in mind
that the form asked respondents to list all
parameters monitored. Thus, programs
that monitor more than one environ-
ment (and the majority do, as we saw in
Table 2) would have checked any
parameter that was tested for any of
those environments. Since so many
programs include river monitoring,
parameters that are widely monitored in
rivers—for example, macroinverte-
brates—tend to rank high in the table.
The "big three" parameters—
temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO),
and pH—also came in at the top in the
previous survey. These three parameters
are relatively easy to measure and are
important indicators of the ability of any
surface water—river, lake, estuary, or
wetland—to support aquatic life.
The low number of programs that
measure pesticides, metals, and hydro-
carbons probably reflects the unavail-
ability of simple, reliable, low-cost
methods. It seems likely that many more
volunteer groups would want to test for
these pollutants if appropriate methods
were available. Since they are not, volunteer programs monitor the biological response of
organisms such as macroinvertebrates, aquatic vegetation, fish, and other wildlife. The
abundance, diversity, and/or condition of these organisms will reflect the overall health of
the.system and suggest whether toxic levels of pollutants are present.
RIVER AND LAKE PARAMETERS
To get a sense of which parameters are most commonly monitored for the different
types of water bodies, it is helpful to examine separately those programs that monitor just
Wildlife
BOD2
Debris monitoring
Jialinity
Terrestrial vegetation
Stream channel morphology
Hardness
Chlorohyll
Metals
Pipe surveys
Construction site inspections
Phytoplankton
~~
Pesticides
Hydrocarbons
Toxicity
37
38
39
1 TSS/TDS = Total suspended solids/total
dissolved solids
2BOD = Biochemical oxygen demand
145(19%)
138(18%)
135(18%)
132(17%)
123(16%)
114(15%)
1 1 1 (14%)
105(14%)
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78(10%)
75(10%)
73 (9%)
55 (7%)
36 (5%)
28 (4%)
24 (3%)
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a single environment. Table 4 shows the parameters
tested by the 243 programs that monitor exclusively
rivers and streams, and Table 5 shows those
monitored by the 77 groups that monitor lakes only.
In comparing Tables 4 and 5, some clear
differences can be seen. For example, for the "lakes-
only" programs Secchi transparency, chlorophyll,
exotic/invasive species, and aquatic vegetation all rank
very high (1, 5, 8, and 9, respectively), but these same
parameters rank quite low (17, 36, 31, and 25) for
programs that monitor only rivers. Meanwhile,
macroinvertebrate monitoring, which is the third
most popular activity for the river groups, comes in at
number 21 for the lake programs. Similar differences
in methods are also seen in professional monitoring
programs.
Why these differences? Mainly they arise from
the fundamental differences between rivers and lakes.
In general, rivers flow and tend to be shallow, while
the water in a lake is relatively still and deep. As a
result, lakes and rivers have some different
problems—and even when they have the same
problems, sometimes different methods must be
used.
In many lakes, a major concern is excessive
growth of algae and aquatic plants, caused by nutrient
TABLE 4
Parameters—River/Stream Only
Responses from 243 programs that monitor rivers
exclusively (i.e., no other environment monitored)
Rank Parameter
I Water temperature
2 pH
3 Macroinvertebrates
4 Dissolved oxygen
6 Flow/water level
7 Turbidity
8 Phosphorus
9 Habitat assessments
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I I TSS/TDS
12 BOD
13 Conductivity
14 Land use surveys
16 Debris monitoring
17 Secchi transparency
18 Fish
19 Rainfall
Photographic surveys
Stream channel morphology
Chloride
Terrestrial vegetation
Hardness
Metals
Wildlife
Pipe surveys
Exotic/invasive species
Construction site inspections
Salinity
Shellfish
•Pesfodesi!/,
Chlorophyll
Toxicity
Phytoplankton
Hydrocarbons
No. (%) of Pgms
215(88%)
191 (78%)
186(76%)
180(73%)
125(51%)
124(51%)
120(49%)
106(43%)
66 (27%)
63 (26%)
62 (25%)
61 (25%)
42(17%)
39(16%)
37(15%)
34(14%)
31 (13%)
31 (13%)
30(12%)
29(12%)
27(11%)
23 (9%)
23 (9%)
15(6%)
13(5%)
12(5%)
11 (4%)
7 (3%)
5(2%)
4 (2%)
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0
Demonstrating the use of a Secchi disk
(estuary monitoring workshop, Seattle).
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TABLES
Parameters—Lake Only
Responses from 77 programs that monitor lakes
exclusively (i.e., no other environment monitored)
Rank
I
2
3
ft
6
7
8
9
^^
II
12
13
K
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
H
26
27
28
29
S
31
32
33
34
36
37
38
39
Parameter '•
Secchi transparency
Water temperature
Phosphorus
Dissolved oxygen
Si!
PH
Nitrogen
Exotic/invasive species
Aquatic vegetation
Alkalinity
Turbidity
Rainfall
TSS/TDS
Bacteria
Land use surveys
Phytoplankton
Human use surveys
Macroinvertebrates
Birds
Habitat assessments
Photographic surveys
No. (%) of Pgms
68 (88%)
57 (74%)
51 (66%)
45 (58%)
35 (45%)
27 (35%)
26 (34%)
21 (27%)
17(22%)
17 (22%)
14(18%)
14(18%)
12(16%)
11 (14%)
10(13%)
9(12%)
8(10%)
7 (9%)
7 (9%)
7(9%)
BOD 4 (5%)
Construction site inspections 4 (5%)
Debris monitoring 4 (5%)
Fish 4 (5%;
Terrestrial vegetation 4 (5%)
Chloride 3 (4%)
Metals . 2 (3%)
Stream channel morphology 2 (3%)
Salinity I (1%)
Toxicity 0
Hydrocarbons 0
Shellfish 0
Rivers Project students use a dip>net to
collect macroinvertebrates.
overenrichtnent. Thus, most lake programs monitor
chlorophyll (a measure of algal growth) and aquatic
vegetation. Algal and plant overgrowth is usually less of
a problem in rivers, where nutrients are swept along
instead of accumulating in one place.
The Secchi disk—one of the most widely used
monitoring tools in the world—is extremely popular
among lake monitors because it's a quick, simple,
low-cost way to measure water clarity. Many river
monitors are also interested in water clarity, but often
they can't use a Secchi disk, either because the
current is too strong for the disk to hang straight
down and/or because the water is too shallow.
Bottom-dwelling macroinvertebrates (primarily
aquatic insect larvae) are an ideal parameter for river
and stream monitoring because they integrate impacts
over time. Even after pollutants themselves have been
flushed downstream, their effects can still be seen in
the invertebrate community. At present, lake macro-
invertebrate monitoring techniques suitable for volun-
teers have not been developed (methods used by
professionals require dredging or diving).
Of course many water quality concerns are the
same for both rivers and lakes, and this is reflected in
the fact that five parameters (water temperature, pH,
DO, nitrogen, and phosphorus) rank in the top 10 in
both tables.
ESTUARY AND WETLAND PARAMETERS
It is somewhat difficult to draw firm conclusions
about the parameters monitored by estuary-only and
wetland-only programs, for the simple reason that our
datasets are too small. Of the 144 programs in the
Directory that monitor estuaries, a mere 13 confine
themselves exclusively to estuaries; all the rest monitor
at least one other environment. And only 9 programs
monitor just •wetlands.
Yet even with these small datasets, some
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interesting patterns emerge. The top 10 parameters for the 13
estuaries-only programs are water temperature, DO, and
salinity (all tied for first place), Secchi transparency, pH,
nitrogen, turbidity, chlorophyll, rainfall, and aquatic vegetation.
Except for salinity, these are remarkably similar to the top 10
parameters monitored by the lakes-only programs. This makes
sense because estuaries, which are by definition semi-enclosed,
often resemble lakes—that is, they are broad, open bodies of
water, usually deeper than rivers, that lack a swiftly moving
current. In estuaries where shellfish are harvested, bacteria
(which just missed the "top 10" list) are another very important
parameter.
For the nine wetlands-only programs, the 10 most com-
monly measured parameters are aquatic vegetation, birds, flow/
water level, wildlife, exotic/ invasive species, amphibians, habitat
assessments, pH, terrestrial vegetation, and water temperature.
These are quite different from the "top 10" list for any of the
other water bodies. Wetlands, which consist of both land and
water, are biologically complex and rich. They often contain large
areas of emergent or submerged aquatic plants. Water may be
shallow, or present only at certain times of year, making it
difficult to perform standard water quality tests. The choice of
wetland parameters is also influenced by the tradition of
assessing wetlands in terms of how well they perform various
"functions," such as providing flood control or wildlife habitat.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Building a reptile and amphibian trap at Izaak
Walton League of America wetland workshop in
West Virginia.
Most volunteer monitoring programs participate in other
activities besides monitoring. The survey form asked specifically about debris cleanups
(checked off by 46% of respondents), restoration (checked by 32%), and storm drain
TABLE 6
Data Users and Uses (Total responses for all categories)
— USER —
USE
Education
Establish Baseline Conditions
Screen for Problems
Research
Advocacy
Community Organizing
Nonpoint Source Assessment
Watershed Planning
Plan Restoration Projects
Land Use Decisions
BMP Evaluation
Enforcement
Legislation
State 305(b) Report
Swimming Advisories
Shellfish Bed Closures
Our
Program
597
429
374
307
289
277
262
225
203
144
103
92
71
39
36
15
State
Gov't
202
231
205
175
88
50
169
143
102
69
62
103
67
96
26
28
Local
Gov't
242
185
201
107
106
98
153
188
128
ISO
73
84
40
14
26
II
Comm.
Org's*
340
173
171
96
196
191
106
143
103
99
44
41
31
II
16
5
University
Scientists
156
100
55
184
37
20
48
34
29
18
17
7
7
6
4
1
Federal
Gov't
84.
84
44
87
32
21
58
59
53
31
23
31
18
24
3
1
*community organizations
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CHART 2.
Data Users
Our Program 654 (85%)
• ' State Gov't 430 (56%)
Local Gov't 423 (55%)
Community Organizations 414 (54%)
University Scientists
Federal Gov't
6 266 400 600
No. of programs that checked each user at least once
stenciling (checked by 21%). A
number of respondents also
•wrote in other activities—for
example, building and main-
taining interpretive trails and bike
paths; tracking compliance with
permits; raising salmon; main-
taining a telephone hotline; and a
variety of community outreach
activities, such as slide shows,
public speaking, and community
festivals.
CHARTS
Uses of Data
Education 647 (84%)
Establish Baseline Conditions 514 (67%)
Screen for Problems 467 (61%)
Research 412 (53%)
Advocacy 371 (48%)
Community Organizing
351 (46%)
Watershed Planning 344 (45%)
Nonpoint Source Assessment 339 (44%)
Plan Restoration 272 (35%)
Land Use Decisions 240 (31%)
Enforcement 176 (23%)
BMP Evaluation 140(18%)
Legislation 116(15%)
State 305(b) Report 107 (14%)
Swimming Advisories 62 (8%)
Shellfish Bed Closures 08 33 (4%)
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I
I
0 200 400 600
No. of programs that checked each use at least once
DATA USES AND USERS
The survey form asked
respondents to fill in a
matrix of data uses and
users; the compiled results
from all the surveys are
shown in Table 6.
Charts 2 and 3 present
these results in a slightly
different way. Chart 2
shows the total number of
programs that checked a
particular user for any use
(regardless of whether they
checked that user for one
use or for 16). Similarly,
Chart 3 shows the number
of programs, that checked a
particular data use at least
once. (For example: Table 6
tells us that 202 programs'
data are used by state
government for education and 143 programs' data are used by state government for
watershed planning. Chart 2 tells us that 430 programs' data are used by state goverment
for something.)
The No. 1 user of volunteer monitoring data turns out to be monitoring programs
themselves—85% of respondents checked "our program" for at least one data use (Chart
2). Moreover, a look at Table 6 reveals that "our program" was the primary user in all but
four categories of data use (the exceptions are land use decisions, enforcement, shellfish
bed closures, and state 305(b) report).
This result is interesting because discussions about "ensuring that volunteer data are
used" sometimes jump quickly to identifying potential users outside the monitoring
group—state environmental agencies, local planning commissions, universities, and so
forth—and considering how volunteer monitoring data can best meet their needs. The
survey is a reminder that the first and foremost question to consider is how the monitoring
group itself will use the data.
All of this is not to say that other data users are not important—they are. And in fact
use of volunteer data by state government, local government, and community
organizations were all reported by more than half the programs.
As Chart 3 shows, education is the clear front-runner in the "data uses" category,
with 647, or 84%, of programs reporting this use. The next three most common uses—
establishing baseline conditions (67%), screening for problems (61%), and research
(53%)—pretty well define the fundamental purposes of any type of monitoring.
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Professionals and volun-
teers alike monitor an
environment to charac-
terize it, find out if any-
thing is wrong, and answer
specific questions.
Taken together, the
top four data uses tell us
that volunteer monitoring
data are being widely used
to keep communities,
elected officials, and re-
source management agen-
cies informed about the
condition of local water
bodies and the problems
that need to be addressed.
Next on the list of
uses are advocacy (48%)
and community organizing
(46%). These go hand in [jttle Harbor Beach Cleanup, New Hampshire.
hand with education, but
take it a step further—beyond simply informing people to mobilizing them to take action.
The following four uses—watershed planning, assessing nonpoint source pollution,
planning restoration projects, and land use decisions—illustrate the role of volunteer
monitoring data in guiding many kinds of local resource management decisions.
Section 305 (b) of the Clean Water Act requires all states to submit to Congress a
biennial assessment of the quality of their waters. EPA has told states that they may
incorporate quality-assured data collected by trained volunteers into the 305 (b) report.
According to the survey results, many states are doing just that: 107 programs,
representing 35 states, reported that their data are used in their states' 305(b) reports. (In
the 1994 Directory, 53 programs in 27 states reported this use.)
DATA QUALITY ASSURANCE
Data use is closely tied to data quality, and a good way to
document data quality is to have a written plan for quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC). Forty-four percent of respondents
indicated that they do have such a plan, with 27% reporting that the
plan is state-approved, and 18% that it is EPA-approved. (Individual
programs' responses regarding their QA/QC plans are not included in
this Directory, but may be found on the electronic database.)
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer monitoring groups tend to be small: as Table 7 shows,
programs with 50 or fewer volunteers account for the majority of groups
in the Directory (53%). However, compared to the last survey, there
seems to be a trend toward slightly larger programs. Whereas only 21%
of programs in the previous edition had more than 100 volunteers, now
35% have over 100 (Table 8). Also, the median number of
volunteers per program increased from 25 to 40. (Note: In
calculating the above statistics, teachers and students were counted
along with other volunteers.)
How many volunteer monitors are currently active in the U.S.?
This is a very slippery number to get hold of. The sum of all
volunteers (including teachers and students) reported by all the
programs in the Directory is 462,209. This includes 175,006
TABLE/
Program Size
Volunteers*
I - 10
11-50
51 -250
251 - 1,000
> 1,000
No. (%) of Pgms
141 (19%)
243 (34%)
197(27%)
80(12%)
58 (8%)
*Teachers and students are included in
the volunteer count.
(Based on 719 programs that reported I or
more volunteers.)
TABLE 8 Program Size:
1994 vs. 1998 Directories
1994 1998
Volunteers (4th ed.) (5th ed.)
100 or fewer 79% 65%
more than 100 21% 35%
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TABLE 9
Annual Budget
Annual Budget
$0
$1 - 100
$101 - 1,000
$1,001 -25,000
>$25,000
Median annual budget:
Range:
No. (%) of Pgms
61 (11%)
36 (7%)
141 (26%)
202 (37%)
103(19%)
$2,000
$0 - $500,000
(Based on 543 programs that provided a dollar
estimate of their annual budget.)
ADELE HO
participants in the Center for Marine
Conservation's 1997 International Coastal
Cleanup, which is by far the largest single
program listed. (The second-largest is Kentucky
Water Watch, with 33,147 total volunteers, and
the third-largest is Cornell Laboratory of
Ornithology, with 12,000.) By comparison, the
1994 edition had a total of 346,313 volunteers,
including 161,000 from the Coastal Cleanup.
i But this figure of 462,209 leaves out a lot
of volunteer monitors. In fact, some of the very
largest programs—the big regional and national
networks—were the least able to estimate the
size of their volunteer corps. For example, the
National Audubon Society left the item blank,
saying they "couldn't even guess" at the total
number of volunteers in all their projects
nationwide—though they do know it's more than 70,000 (Audubon's Christmas Bird
Count alone involves 50,000 volunteers). The Rivers Project reported 3,000 teachers but
left a blank for the number of students, explaining that they don't keep track of that figure.
Conservatively estimating 15 students per teacher, we can conclude that at least 45,000
Rivers Project students went uncounted in our total.
So we could revise the total by adding in 70,000 for Audubon and 45,000 for the
Rivers Project. That gives us 577,209 volunteers—more than half a million. Yet even this
figure is so far from accurate that all
we can say for certain is that the actual
number must be considerably greater.
SCHOOL-BASED MONITORING
The survey results confirm the
tremendous popularity of environ-
mental monitoring in classrooms.
Over half (52%) of programs in the
Directory include teachers, students,
or both among their volunteer
monitors. And of the 462,209 total
volunteer monitors counted in the
database, 12,027 (3%) are teachers
and 197,364 (43%) are students.
FUNDING
Volunteer monitoring has a
reputation for being cost-effective,
and the survey results validate this
idea. Nearly one-fifth (19%) of the
programs reported rock-bottom
annual budgets of $100 or less, while
44% came in at $1,000 or less (Table
9). The median annual budget was
just $2,000.
The survey form listed eight
possible funding sources and asked
respondents to check all that provided
them with financial support. (The
survey did not ask for information
about the amount of funding
Students from Dover Elementary School testing creek
samples in Richmond, CA.
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CHART4
Funding Sources
State Gov't U
260 (37%)
214(31%)
Donations 303 (44%)
Local Gov't
Federal Gov't
Memberships
Foundations
Grassroots Fundraising
Businesses
21 1 (30%)
205 (29%)
173(25%)
150 (22%)
100
200
Number of programs that receive funding from each source
(Based on data from 694 programs.)
provided by each source.) Chart 4,
which summarizes the results, is
rather remarkable for its uniformity—
that is, we don't see any one
funding source being checked off by
a huge majority of groups, nor any
source checked by only a few.
Instead, support for volunteer
monitoring seems quite evenly
spread out among a number of
funding sources.
Government emerges as a very
important funding source, with three
of the top four sources being state,
local, and federal government (in
that order). But volunteer moni-
toring is also a "bootstrap" opera-
tion; 30% of organizations receive support from their own members and 25% conduct
grassroots fundraising. In addition, contributions from members and local communities are
probably included in the broad and rather vague category of "donations."
Foundations rank toward the lower end but still are a source of funding for 29% of
the programs. Businesses are providing support to about one-fifth of groups; this may be
an untapped resource that more programs should consider approaching.
As any financial advisor will tell you,
diversification is the key to financial
security. Looking at Table 10, we can see
that 31% of volunteer monitoring programs
are in the potentially risky position of
having just one source of funding. Sixty-
nine percent have two or more sources,
44% checked three or more, and a fortunate
6% enjoy very broad support, with six or
more different sources of funding.
310(45%)
I
300
TABLE 10
Number
of Funding Sources per Program
Funding Sources No. (%) of
Checked Programs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
218(31%)
171 (25%)
122(18%)
85(12%)
55 (8%)
24 (3%)
1 1 (2%)
8(1%)
(Based on data from 694 programs.)
Construct/on s/te monitoring in New Hampshire.
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Top: Rivers Project students monitor Canteen Creek, a
tributary to the Mississippi River.
Middle right: Sorting macroinvertebrates at a training
workshop in Washington State.
Lower left: Students test water from Indian River Lagoon in
Florida.
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How the survey was conducted
The survey form (reproduced below) was initially disseminated as part of the
Spring 1997 issue of The Volunteer Monitor newsletter, which was mailed to some
10,000 subscribers and also distributed at conferences and meetings. Later, survey forms
Survey for National Volunteer Monitoring Directory
Name of person completing questionnaire:
Monitoring program name, exactly as you want it listed in the Directory. Note: Programs will be listed alphabetically. Use the first line below for
the name most people will look for—e.g., if "Friends of Fox Lake" has a monitoring project called "Citizen Watch," they should list Friends of Fox Lake
on the first line and Citizen Watch on the second line.
Affiliation, if you are part of a national, statewide, or regional network (e.g., Izaak Walton League, Texas Watch):
Mailing address:
phone:
fax:
e-mail:
Web site:
Monitoring program coordinator(s):.
Does your program serve as an "umbrella" organization for smaller monitoring groups? Y N
NOTE: The questions below refer only to the portion of your program devoted to volunteer monitoring.
I Active volunteers (excluding school classes):
For programs that work with schools: # Teachers:.
Approx. annual monitoring budget: $
.if Students:
Year monitoring began: 19_
Sources of funding or in-kind support:
fed. gov't state gov't local gov't foundations businesses memberships
donations grassroots fundraising (events, solicitations, etc.) other:
Does program have a written QA (quality assurance) plan? YN Is it state-approved? YN EPA-approved? Y N
Does program have monitoring-related publications you are willing to share with, or sell to, other groups? Y N
Counties in which you monitor. This information will be used to locate your monitoring activities in EPA's "Surf Your Watershed" Web
site. Please list ALL counties in which you monitor, by both county name and state (attach extra sheet if needed).
county state county state county state
Program description. Please tell us what you would most like people to know about your program (e.g., water bodies and watersheds
monitored; major monitoring projects and related activities; international projects). Space is limited! Please be brief!
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were mailed to over 2,000 names from various national and state listings of volunteer
monitoring programs. .
The information from the survey forms was entered into an electronic database
(FoxPro), from which the information in this Directory was generated. The database is
also posted on EPA's volunteer monitoring Website:
: www.epa.gov/owow/monitoringArol.html
In cases where handwritten survey responses were difficult to read, we
attempted to verify the information by phone or letter. If no response was received, we
made our best guess or else left information out. Some program descriptions were
edited for clarity or length. We apologize if we inadvertently introduced any errors.
Environments monitored
groundwater Driver/stream
lake/pond reservoir
Physical/chemical monitoring
water temp. , nitrogen
rainfall phosphorus
pH .TSS/TDS
hardness conductivity
salinity chloride
estuary coral reef
beach wetland
dissolved oxygen
BOD
Secchi transparency
turbidity
alkalinity
marine air land
other:
metals _, flow/water level
hydrocarbons
pesticides
toxicity
other:
Biological monitoring
maeroinvertebrates,
fish ;
habitat assessments
Other activities
debris cleanup
debris monitoring
land use surveys
. chlorophyll
aquatic vegetation
terrestrial vegetation
phytoplankton
.pipe surveys
. photographic surveys
. human use surveys
bacteria wildlife
shellfish exotic/invasive species
birds (specify species
other:;
.stream channel morphology
restoration (e.g.:
storm drain stenciling
construction site inspections
i :
.other:.
Data uses and users !
Please place check marks in the appropriate boxes to indicate who uses your data, and for what.
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UNDERSTANDING THE ENTRIES
The entries in the Directory are arranged alphabetically within each state. The
hypothetical entry below shows the type of information included:
Date monitoring began
Environments monitored
Volunteer Monitoring Program ((1990))-
P.O. Box 1234, Anytown, USA 00000
ph 000-123-1234 • email volmon@abc.com
Coordinator Dr. Secchi; Marty Monitor
CTUVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY5~VoIunteers 25, + 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus,
TSS/TDS, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert, habitat
assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., shellfish, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp.
Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, stream channel morph.,
storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources
fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual
budget ~$500 Affiliation Water Partners
ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS:
BOD-biochemical oxygen demand
BMP-best management practices
DO-dissolved oxygen
TSS/TDS-total suspended solids, total dissolved solids
State 305(b) report-an assessment of a state's waters, which states are required to
submit to Congress biennially
Volunteers—number of volunteers currently involved in monitoring. In the above
example, the program's volunteer monitors consist of 2 teachers, 30 students, and
25 other volunteers.
ORDER OF ELEMENTS IN ENTRIES
The elements in the entries follow a set order, which was generated by the computer
database. For example, in the list of environments monitored, river/stream always comes
before estuary, and estuary always comes before wetland. Similarly, for the physical/chem-
ical parameters, water temperature always comes before pH.
Thus the order of elements has no meaning—it does not reflect the relative
importance of various activities for an individual program. Even if a program monitors 20
lakes and just one river, river/stream will come first in the list of environments monitored.
Or if 90 percent of a program's funding comes from foundations and just 10 percent from
local government, local government will still be listed first.
For programs with more than one coordinator, the order of the names was
generated by the computer. This order may or may not match the order on the original
survey form, and no significance should be attached to it.
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ALABAMA
Alabama Coastal Foundation/Baywatch (1992)
P.O. Box 1760, Fairhope, AL 36533
ph 334-621-1541 • fax 334-621-1382 • email Acf@thegulf.com
Coordinator John Porter
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, DO, Secchi, salinity Biological bacteria, fecal coliform Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, restoration (wetlands) Data users our program, community
org's, fed., state,.and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources
state gov't Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Alabama Coastal Foundation volunteers' data is used for trend research by the Alabama Department
of Environmental Management, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and the Mobile Bay National Estuary
Program. We make our information available to the public through periodicals. We also participate
in the annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup and the Center for Marine Conservation's Marine Debris
Monitoring Project.
Alabama Water Watch (1993)
Department of Fisheries & Allied Aquacultures, 203 Swingle Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849
ph 334-844-4785; 888-844-4785 • fax 334-844-9208 • email aww@acesag.auburn.edu
Coordinators Dr. William Deutsch; Allison Busby; Wendi Winter
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY Volunteers 250, + 10 teachers/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity Biological macroinvert., bacteria,
E. coli, total coliform Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and. local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, enforcement, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report
Funding source's fed., state, and local gov't, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising
Alabama Water Watch is a statewide citizen volunteer water quality monitoring program, with more
than 50 active groups monitoring about 250 sites on 100 water bodies in 20-30 counties in Alabama
and Georgia. Monitors measure 6 chemical parameters, and several groups are beginning to test for
E. coli and total coliform bacteria. The program is coordinated from Auburn University, where the
central database is .maintained.
Camp Branch Water Testing Project
4512 Swallow PL, Birmingham, AL 35213
ph 205-956-2565
Coordinator Rod Goode
RIVER/STREAM, LAND
Funding sources fed. gov't Affiliation Earth Team
Camp Branch Water Testing Project is working to revegetate the streambanks in an old coal mine
•washing station.
Cawaco RC & D Council, Inc./Earth Team Volunteer Monitors (1994)
Magnolia Office Park, Suite 220, 2112 11th Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35205-2863
ph 205-251-8139 ext. 39 • fax 205-324-3926 • email cawaco@compuserve.com •
Web ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cawaco/
Coordinator Suzanne Davidson
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 3, + 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, hardness, alkalinity,
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ALABAMA
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, E. coli Other activities debris
cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys, restoration, constructed wetlands, urban forestry Data users
our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation,
watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't,
foundations, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation Alabama Water Watch;
USDA-NRCS Earth Team
Cawaco RC & D Council works in the Cahaba River, Warrior River, and Coosa River watersheds.
Coastal Plain Water Watch (1993)
Center for Environmental Research and Service, Troy State University, Collegeview Bldg., Troy, AL 36082
ph 334-670-3624 • fax 334-670-3626
Coordinator Michael William Mullen
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, air temperature Biological
macroinvert., bacteria Other activities storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community
org's, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. and
state gov't Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Coastal Plain Water Watch volunteers monitor sites within the Pea, Choctawhatchee, Conecuh, and
other watersheds, including Lake Jackson. Volunteers are trained and supported by Alabama Water .
Watch, and initial and continuing support has been provided by the Choctawhatchee-Pea and
Yellow Rivers Watershed Authority.
Coosa River Society (1992)
818 Merit Springs Rd., Gadsden, AL 35901
ph 205-546-8892 • email snorris@internetpro.net
Coordinator Leone Norris
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 8
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity
Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions
Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Coosa River Society monitors selected sites in Etowah County that are part of the Coosa River
watershed.
Data users state gov't, univ. scientists
Funding sources memberships
Flint Creek Watershed Project/Volunteer Monitoring (1994)
400 Chestnut St. NW, Hartselle, AL 35640
ph 205-773-6543 • fax 205-751-9835
Coordinator Brad Bole
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND
Volunteers 7, + 3 teachers/75 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll Other activities debris cleanup, land use
surveys, photo surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration (streambank) Data users our program, community
org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed.
and local gov't Annual budget ~$300 Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
The Flint Creek Watershed Project began in 1992 as an EPA pilot project to improve water quality
by using a volunteer approach instead of enforcement. Over 35 cooperative partners from federal,
state, and local agencies, volunteers, and school groups have joined together to educate and inform
the watershed's residents about pollution sources and what they can do to help improve water quality.
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Friends of Buckcreek Watershed (1996)
5311 Mountain Park Circle, Birmingham, AL 35124
ph 205-403-6544 • fax 205-620-2531 • email Rethinked@AOL.COM
Coordinator Taylor Steele
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER
Volunteers 18, + 6 teachers/150 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert., fish, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (alligator weed, water primrose)
Other activities debris cleanup, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec.,
restoration Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use
decisions, watershed planning, enforcement Funding sources foundations, memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,000 Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Friends of Buckcreek Watershed works in the context of a watershed (in the country's fourteenth
fastest growing county) which has been highly affected by overdevelopment and improper
construction.
Friends of the Locust Fork River/River Watch
P.O. Box 245, Hayden, AL 35079
ph 205-647-8835 • fax 205-647-8835
Coordinator Vicky S. Wilson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity Biological bacteria
debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys, water conservation, dam prevention
program, community org's, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, shellfish bed closures Funding sources fed.
gov't, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Friends of the Locust Fork River monitors biological and chemical components of the Locust Fork
River, which is in the Warrior River watershed.
Other activities
Data users our
Lake Jordan Home Owners Association
619 Shepherd Rd., Titus, AL 36080
ph 334-567-7578 ;
Coordinator Sande Register
LAKE/POND Volunteers 8
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity Other activities debris cleanup
Data users our program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing,
screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, swimming advisories Funding sources memberships
Annual budget ~$ 1,500 Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Lake Jordan Home Owners Association monitors, on a monthly basis, several sites on a 17-mile river
run on the south end of the Coosa River watershed. We report our results monthly to Auburn
University, and through that program, to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
We also conduct a yearly lake cleanup to remove debris from unpopulated areas.
Lake Mitchell Home Owners and Boat Owners Association (H.O.B.O.s) (1996)
217 County Rd. 552, Verbena, AL 36091
ph 205-755-0521
Coordinator Sam Piccolo
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 9
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys,
storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration Data users our program, community org's, fed.,
state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for problems, nonpoint
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source assessment, land use decisions, plan restoration, enforcement, swimming advisories Funding sources
memberships, donations Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Lake Mitchell H.O.B.O.s monitors nine sites monthly and sends results to Auburn University through
Alabama Water Watch. We are involved in clean water and water safety preservation, shoreline
restoration, litter cleanups, stocking and protection offish and wildlife, and many other activities
designed to improve; protect, and preserve Lake Mitchell, an Alabama Power impoundment lake in
the Coosa River watershed.
Lake Watch of Lake Martin (1992)
P.O. Box 72, Alexander City, AL 35010
ph 205-825-9353 • email dbronson@lakemartin.net
Coordinator Virginia Pietrzykowski
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, GROUNDWATER
Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, hardness, alkalinity,
metals, toxicity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg.,
phytoplankton, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys,
construction site inspec. Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, enforcement, legislation, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. and
state gov't, foundations, memberships, donations Annual budget ~$2,000 Affiliation Alabama Water
Watch
Lake Watch conducts monthly monitoring often sites on Lake Martin and the Tallapoosa River
watershed.
Logan Martin Lake Protection Association (1996)
P.O. Box 2002, Pell City, AL 35125
ph 205-525-4651 • email DFGREER@aol.com
Coordinator Isabella Trussell
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity Data users our program,
community org's, state gov't Data uses estab. baseline conditions, state 305(b) report Funding sources
memberships Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Logan Martin Lake Protection Association was formed in response to a dispute over river water
distribution to the State of Georgia. We have expanded our mission to include keeping the community
informed about water quality and quantity issues. We monitor 12 to 13 sites, conducting physical
tests year-round and bacterial tests in the summer. We now work on tributary streams as well as
Logan Martin Lake itself.
People Helping Patton Creek (PHPC) (1997)
1220 Graylynn Circle, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
ph 205-978-0778 • fax 205-978-0778
Coordinator Jennifer Fairley
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert., birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys, storm
drain stenciling, restoration (streambank plantings) Data users our program, community org's, local gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, plan
restoration Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
People Helping Patton Creek is a new program designed to monitor and watch development on the
small tributaries running into Patton Creek. We hope to work on advising developers on best
management practices, restoring area creeks, and conducting storm drain stenciling and nonpoint
source pollution education.
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ALABAMA
Sand Mountain-Lake Guntersville Watershed Conservancy District (1995)
200 West Main St., Suite 105, P.O. Box 968, Rainsville, AL 35986
ph 205-638-6398 • fax 205-638-6955
Coordinator Raymond Hamilton
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 2, + 18 teachers/85 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments, bacteria Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ.,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, swimming advisories Funding sources
state gov't, donations Annual budget ~$2,000 Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Sand Mountain-Lake Guntersville Watershed Conservancy District monitors numerous small streams
draining to Lake Guntersville on the Tennessee River. We have a team monitoring contest featuring
FFA and science groups from local schools. Plaques and prize money are awarded to the top three
teams and a barbecue lunch is provided for all contestants.
Save Our Saugahatchee, Inc. (S.O.S., Inc.) (1997)
5801 Lee County Rd. 188, Auburn, AL 36832
ph 334-887-2375 • fax 334-887-2375 '
Coordinator Claude Conn
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp.
Other activities land use surveys, construction site inspec., nonpoint source Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation Funding sources foundations, memberships,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,000 Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Save Our Saugahatchee, Inc. works from Opelika to Reeltown, Alabama, in the Saugahatchee Creek
watershed. We test by standardized LaMotte kit customized for Alabama Water Watch. We have about
70 members and will be developing an environmental education program soon. We work closely with
NRCS and state and local governments on nonpoint source issues and problems.
Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee (1996)
860 Alford Ave., Hoover, AL 35226-1963
ph 205-823-0015 • fax 205-823-0015 • email DEBCBERRY@aol.com • Web www.inlcon.com/Smithlake
Coordinator Debbie Berry
RESERVOIR Volunteers 6, + 1 teacher/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water
level Biological bacteria Other activities photo surveys, facility tours, file reviews Data users our
program, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, enforcement Funding sources
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$200 Affiliation Alabama Water
Watch
Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee monitors to determine the health of the Smith
Lake watershed \and to establish baseline data for future use as trends develop.
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve/Weeks Bay Water Watch (1995)
11300 Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 36532
ph 334-928-9792 • fax 334-928-1792 • email Tlynn@surf.nos.noaa.gov
Coordinator Tina L. Lynn
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 28, + 5 teachers/90 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, hardness, salinity, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert., bacteria, E. coli Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, construction
site inspec., restoration Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses
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educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. and
state gov't, foundations Affiliation Alabama Water Watch
Weeks Bay NERR Water Watch volunteers monitor Weeks Bay Watershed, which includes Fish and
Magnolia Rivers and their tributaries. Data is evaluated locally by Weeks Bay Watershed Project and
sent to Alabama Water Watch for inclusion in the statewide database. The Watershed Project also
works with local landowners to solve water quality problems.
Also active in Alabama:
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (see listing in Georgia)
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Alaska Water Watch (1990)
Alaska Department of Fish & Game, P.O. Box 25526, Juneau, AK 99802
ph 907-465-6186 • fax 907-465-2772 • email Jonl@fishgame.state.AK.US •
Web www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/FISH.GAME/sportf/geninfo/aq_ed
Coordinator Jon Lyman
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 35 teachers/1,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, conductivity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program,
community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, land use decisions
Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations Affiliation State of Alaska Dept. of Fish &
Game/Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Alaska Water Watch has four primary themes: monitoring, pollution prevention, aquatic education
and restoration, and preservation offish habitat. We operate statewide throughout the boroughs and
cities of Alaska.
Campbell Creek Science Center/Backyard Discoveries: An Ecosystem Monitoring
Program of the Campbell Tract (1997)
Bureau of Land Management, 6881 Abbott Lp. Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507-2599
ph 907-267-1255-fax 907-267-1258
Coordinators Jeff Brune; Brian Lax
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 5, + 1 teacher/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife,
exotic/invasive spp. (terrestrial plants) Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys
Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state
gov't, university budgets Annual budget -$12,000 Affiliation Bureau of Land Management
Backyard Discoveries educates the public about the natural resources found in the BLM's Campbell
Tract (a 740-acre -wilderness area located within Anchorage and bordered by Campbell Creek) and
the methods used in their cataloguing and monitoring. We fully involve the public in monitoring the
tract to promote a sense of ownership for this and other wild areas around Anchorage. We will
eventually be connected with a network of cooperating programs, currently in its infancy, that will
ensure the protection of salmon-spawning streams and their surrounding habitats within the
Anchorage Bowl.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies/Coastwalk Program (1992)
P.O. Box 2225, Homer, AK 99603
ph 907-235-6667 • fax 907-235-6668 • email cacs@xyz.net • Web www.xyz.net/~cacs/
Coordinator Marilyn Sigman
ESTUARY, BEACH Volunteers 50, + 50 students
Biological birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, human use surveys Data
users our program, community org's Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions Funding sources donations Annual budget ~$2,500
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies sponsors an annual coastwalk in which approximately 100
volunteers walk 135 miles of coastline around Kachemak Bay, observing the beaches' condition,
picking up litter, and making visual observations. Data on land and sea mammals, birds, and
intertidal life are noted, as well as signs of human use, including litter quantity and type, historic
landmarks, and prehistoric archaeological sites. Data are tabulated in a computer database and are
available for public use.
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Cook Inlet Keeper/Citizens Environmental Monitoring Program (SWQM Project)
(1996)
3858 Lake St. #14, P.O. Box 3269, Homer, AK 99603
ph 907-235-4068 • fax 907-235-4069 • email Keeper2@xyz.net • Web www.xyz.net/~keeper
Coordinators Steve Hackett; Bob Shavelson
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE
Volunteers 90, + 6 teachers/120 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, hardness,
salinity, metals, hydrocarbons, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., bacteria Other activities
debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, stream channel morph., construction site inspec. Data users
our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, shellfish bed closures, state 305(b) report Funding
sources foundations, memberships Annual budget -$60,000
Cook Inlet Keeper's Citizens Environmental Monitoring Program collects and disseminates data on
water quality in Cook Inlet. As of 1997, over 80 people (including Native Alaskan organizations)
have been trained and over 25 monitoring stations established. Data is collected in a database which
will be linked to the Internet via our Homepage.
Environment and Natural Resources Institute (ENRI) (1991)
University of Alaska, Anchorage, 707 A St., Anchorage, AK 99501
ph 907-257-2731 • fax 907-257-2707 • email anebg@uaa.alaska.edu
Coordinator Elaine Major
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, conductivity Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Data
users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, state 305(b) report ,
Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't Annual budget -$100,000 Affiliation University of
Alaska, Anchorage
ENRI is involved in development, testing, and promotion of biological monitoring programs for the
state of Alaska. We have worked collaboratively with local, state, federal, and tribal representatives to
implement water quality monitoring. Standardized sampling methodologies are being developed for
technical evaluations, citizen monitoring, and educational monitoring programs in conjunction with
state and federal agencies and nonprofit groups. We serve the Kuskokwim and Nushagak River
drainages, the municipality of Anchorage, and Kenai Peninsula and Matanuska-Susitna Boroughs.
Port Graham/Nanwalek Watershed Council/Water Quality Monitoring Program (1998)
Chugachmiut, 4201 Tudor Centre Dr., Suite 210, Anchorage, AK 99508
ph 907-562-4155 • fax 907-563-2891 • email Robin@chugachmiut.com
Coordinator Robin Reich
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, conductivity, salinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Data users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy,
community organizing, screen for problems, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources fed.
gov't
The Port Graham/Nanwalek Watershed Council Monitoring Program is based in the Alaska Native
communities of Port Graham and Nanwalek on the Kenai Peninsula. We examine chemical, physical,
and biological (rapid bioassessment) parameters of the Port Graham and English Bay Rivers. Local
peoples gather data and report to the council so that tribally-based decisions concerning water
quality can be made.
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SOS Response Team/Cook Inlet Keeper Monitoring Program (1997)
P.O. Box 194, Seldovia, AK 99663
ph 907-234-7400 • fax 907-234-7699 • email SOS@XYZ.net
Coordinators Karl Pulliam; Tim Robertson
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 8, + 1 teacher/1 student
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, salinity
Biological bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users community org's,
fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning Funding sources memberships Annual
budget $0 Affiliation Cook Inlet Keeper
SOS Response Team oversees data collection for six sites around Seldovia as part of the Cook Inlet
Keeper program. '
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Friends of the Santa Cruz River/RiverWatch (1992)
P.O. Box 4275, Tubac, AZ 85646
ph 520-398-9093
Coordinator Mark Larkin
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 8, + 1 teacher/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, chloride, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert, bacteria, fecal coliform, fecal strep Other activities debris cleanup, photo
surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources state and
local gov't, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising, binational authority (IBWC/State Dept.) Annual
budget -$750
Friends of the Santa Cruz River conducts monthly water quality monitoring, including photo stations,
on the Santa Cruz River from the Mexican border 28 miles north to Tubac, plus one station on the
Nogales Wash. We monitor aquatic invertebrates quarterly, conducted a fish population dynamics
study in 1996, and have an ongoing joint program with Rio Rico High School.
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Arkansas Stream Team (1992)
102 NE 2nd St., Bryant, AR 72022
ph 501-847-2987 • fax 501-847-1869 • email sfilipek@agfc.state.ar.us
Coordinators Steve Filipek; Gregg Patterson
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND Volunteers 420, + 60 teachers/1,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity,
flow/water level 'Biological macroinvert, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other
activities debris cleanup, stream channel morph., restoration (streambank) Data users our program,
community org's, fed. and state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration
Funding sources ,fed. and state gov't, fines on environ violations Annual budget -$50,000
Arkansas Stream Team is made up of citizen groups working to conserve streams, rivers, lakes,
ponds, wetlands, and springs in their natural state. Water quality or habitat monitoring is being
conducted in almost every major watershed and county in Arkansas. Currently over 60 student teams
and 70 citizen teams are operating. The student component is affiliated with the Water Education
Team (W.E.T.) program.
Arkansas Water Education Team (W.E.T.) (1992)
Arkansas Department of Pollution Control & Ecology, 8001 National Dr., Little .Rock, AR 72209
ph 501-682-0023; 501-682-0024 • fax 501-682-0010 • email osborne@adeq.state.ar.us .
Coordinators Philip Osborne; Gregg Patterson
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 100, + 90 teachers/1,500 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Data users our program, community org's, fed., state,
and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ. Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations,
businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$50,000 Affiliation Arkansas Department
of Pollution Control and Ecology
Woodland Heights Elementary School/Woodland Heights Stream Team (1997)
520 E. Womack, Harrison, AR 72601 ,
ph 870-741-6209 ' . . .
Coordinators April Henin; Marti Olesen
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 2, + 2 teachers/15 students .•
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other activities stfeam
channel morph. . Data users our program Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions Funding
sources state gov.'t, donations Annual budget $0 Affiliation Arkansas Stream Team
Woodland Heights Stream Team is monitoring Crooked Creek, which has been dammed to form
Lake Harrison for a waterfront park in downtown Harrison. We do kicknet seining and
macroinvertebrate identification, as well as activities from National Project W.E.T., to learn more
about water and watersheds.
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4-H Watershed Project, San Luis Obispo County
University of California Cooperative Extension, 4-H Watershed Project, 2156 Sierra Way, Suite C, San Luis
Obispo, CA 93401
ph 805-781-5940 • fax 805-781-4316 • emailjaneuhauser@ucdavis.edu
Coordinator Judy Neuhauser
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 30, + 3 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, salinity Biological macroinvert, bacteria,
phytoplankton Other activities restoration (bank stabilization, tree planting) Data users our program,
community org's Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding
sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations Affiliation University of California Cooperative Extension
The 4-H Watershed Project conducts weekly phytoplankton monitoring for biotoxins. High school
students have developed independent science projects comparing macroinvertebrate populations
above and below areas of interest; data goes to the NEP and Bay Foundation. Junior and senior
high school students monitor creeks flowing into the estuary, as well as nearby springs.
Audubon Canyon Ranch
P.O. Box 808, Marshall, CA 94940
ph 415-663-8203 • fax 415-663-1112 • email ACR@egret.org • Web www.egret.org/
Coordinator Sarah Tappen
ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 100
Biological terrestrial veg., birds, exotic/invasive spp. Data users our program, community org's, fed.,
state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, land use decisions, watershed
planning Funding sources foundations, businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising
Audubon Canyon Ranch manages several monitoring programs on and off our wildlife sanctuaries in
Marin and Sonoma counties. These programs include heron and egret nest monitoring, vegetation
mapping, water quality monitoring, newt counts, and shorebird and waterbird surveys. Participation
in shorebird and waterbird surveys requires some birding expertise.
Audubon YES! (Youth Environmental Services) Program
787 West 4th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
ph 310-832-5601 • fax 310-832-5601 • email jmorton@igc.apc.org •
Web www.audubon.org/chapters/ca/palosverdes
Coordinator Jess Morton
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH Volunteers 250
Biological wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling, restoration (marsh)
Funding sources donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society
Audubon YES! is a youth volunteer program that works with community service and government
groups. We provide volunteers to help existing groups with monitoring, habitat restoration,
education, and other community-based environmental projects. As of 1997, most volunteers were
located in southern California.
Bay Area Action/Arastradero Preserve Restoration Project (1997)
715 Colorado Ave., Suite 1, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3913
ph 650-321-1994 • fax 650-321-1995 • email baaction@igc.org • Web www.baaction.org
Coordinators Karen Cotter; David Smernoff
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, LAND Volunteers 30, + 3 teachers/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert.,
terrestrial veg., wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (thistle) Other activities photo surveys, human use surveys,
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restoration (native grasses) Data users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., research, community
organizing, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't, foundations,
memberships, donations Annual budget -$100,000
Bay Area Action uses volunteers to restore a site by removing non-native grasses, weeds, and
eucalyptus. Volunteers can help remove plants, plant native species, and monitor sites (both
grasslands and oak woodlands) before and after restoration.
Beach Watch - See Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose/Bio S.l.T.E. (Students Investigating
Their Environment) (1994)
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110-2722
ph 408-298-5437 • fax 408-298-6826 • email amity@cdm.org • Web www.cdm.org
Coordinators Jenni Martin; Amity Sandage
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 16 teachers/207 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity Biological macroinvert., aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg., wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, pipe surveys, photo surveys, stream channel
morph., graffiti abatement Data users our program, community org's Data uses edue., research,
community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't,
foundations, businesses, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Annual budget ~$20,000 Affiliation
Community Creek Watch at Coyote Creek Riparian Station
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose involves 3rd through 12th-grade students who work with
university students and classroom teachers to monitor the Guadalupe River in downtown San Jose
and two upstream tributaries, Guadalupe Creek and Canoas Creek. Our bimonthly testing schedule is
aligned with a yearlong environmental science curriculum developed by the Museum and partner
teachers.
Coastal Watershed Council/Clean Streams Program (1996)
204 Laguna St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
ph 408-426-9012 • fax 408-426-9012 • email rsh@cruzio.com
Coordinators Maya Conrad; Jason Parke
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, STORM DRAINS Volunteers 65 .
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, terrestrial veg., wildlife, exotic/invasive
spp. Other activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, stream channel morph. Data users
our program, community org's, fed. and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan
restoration, enforcement, state 305(b) report Funding sources state and local gov't, foundations,
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$50,000
The Clean Streams Program focuses on central California coastal streams bordering the Monterey
Bay National Marine Sanctuary and supporting existing or historic populations of coho salmon and
steelhead trout. We focus on chemical, physical, and biological monitoring.
Contra Costa Bucket Brigade (1995)
Hazardous Materials Div., Contra Costa Health Svcs, 4333 Pacheco Blvd., Martinez, CA 94553-2295
ph 925-646-2286 « fax 925-646-2073 • email jhobson@hsd.co.contra-costa.ca.us
or: Communities for a Better Environment, 500 Howard St., Suite 506, San Francisco, CA 94105
ph 415-243-8373 • fax 415-243-8980 • email Ksusag@cbesf.org
Coordinators Jeff Hobson (Contra Costa Health Services); Karen Susag (Communities for a Better Environment)
AIR Volunteers 30
Phys/chem hydrocarbons, volatile organics, reduced sulfur gases Data users community org's, local gov't
Data uses educ.i advocacy, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources fed. and
local gov't, foundations
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The Contra Costa Bucket Brigade is a partnership of the County health department and the Regional
Accident Prevention (RAP!) Coalition, a group of grassroots environmentalists. Members have simple
air samplers ("buckets") which they use to take a whole-air sample if they sense an accident or
pollution release at an industrial facility. Samples are analyzed by an independent lab for volatile
organic and reduced sulfur gases using EPA reference methods. Manuals are available from
Communities for a Better Environment, 500 Howard St., Suite 506, San Francisco, CA 94105, Attn:
Karen Susag.
Cosumnes River Preserve/Biological Inventory Programs (1988)
13501 Franklin Blvd., Gait, CA 95632
ph 916-684-2816 • fax 916-684-2816 • email crp.ns.net
Coordinators Saraha Blanchette; Rich Reiner
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 50
Biological birds, wildlife Other activities stream channel morph., restoration (forest plantings) Data
users our program, fed. gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources
fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising
Affiliation The Nature Conservancy
The Cosumnes River Preserve's volunteers monitor and keep species lists for birds (monthly),
waterfowl (monthly), plants (seasonally), and butterflies (in spring).
Coyote Creek Riparian Station/Avian Research Program (1986)
P.O. Box 1027, Alviso, CA 95002
ph 408-262-9204 • fax 408-263-3523 • email neobird@aol.com
Coordinator Chris Otahal
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 40
Phys/chem rainfall Biological habitat assessments, terrestrial veg., birds Data users our program,
community org's, fed. and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't, memberships, donations Annual
budget -$100,000
Coyote Creek Riparian Station volunteers have been involved since 1986 in a long-term bird
banding project designed to study bird use of urban riparian corridors and to evaluate the success of
riparian efforts being carried out by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Our research has gained
local, state, federal, and international attention.
DeltaKeeper
3536 Rainier Ave., Stockton, CA 95204
ph 209-464-5090 • fax 209-464-5174 • email deltakeep@aol.com • Web www.sfbaykeeper.org/deltakeeper
Coordinator Bill Jennings
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, SLOUGH Volunteers 100, + 6 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
chloride, metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, toxicity Biological bacteria Other activities photo surveys
Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
watershed planning, enforcement, legislation Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships,
donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation San Francisco BayKeeper
DeltaKeeper monitors the San Joaquin Delta and East Delta tributaries of Central California.
Effie Yeaw Nature Center/American River Natural History Association (1976)
P.O. Box 579, Carmichael, CA 95609
ph 916-489-4918 • fax 916-489-4983 • email effie yeaw@aol.com • Web www.quiknet.com-effie
Coordinator Beth Etgen
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 20, + 4 teachers/70 students
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Phys/chem flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg.,
birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (many plant spp.) Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring,
human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration Data users our program, community org's, local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, land use
decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't, donations Annual budget
$0 :
Effie Yeaw Nature Center/American River Natural History Association monitors the American River
watershed. We have several programs, including elementary school monitoring and adult annual
bird and wildlife counts.
Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research
Reserve (NERR)/Central Bay Water Quality Monitoring Program (1988)
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
ph 408-728-2822 • fax 408-728-1056
Coordinators Jane Caffrey; Kenton Parker
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, salinity, flow/water level
Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning,
plan restoration. Funding sources fed. and local gov't, foundations Annual budget -$43,000
Affiliation National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NOAA)
Elkhorn Slough Foundation/Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) monitors
both water quality (of Elkhorn, Moro Cojo, Bennett and Tembladero Sloughs, Old Salinas River
channel and lower Salinas River) and Great Blue Heron and Great Egret rookeries. Elkhorn Slough
NERR staff also monitor weather and water quality.
Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association/Gulf of the Farallones National Marine
Sanctuary—Beach Watch (1993)
GFNMS, Fort Mason, Building 201, San Francisco, CA 94123
ph 415-561-6622 • fax 415-561-6616 • Web WWW.NOS.NOAA.GOV/NMSP/GFNMS
Coordinators Leslie Grella; Jan Roletto
WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 100
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife Other activities debris
monitoring, photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, plan
restoration, enforcement Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, grassroots fundraising
Annual budget -$200,000
Beach Watch is a long-term monitoring project in which volunteers survey a particular beach area
every four weeks. Our goals are to develop baseline information on the Sanctuary's biological
resources, to create a long-term data set and index for a particular beach, to develop a network of
local volunteer experts, and to educate the public about their sanctuaries.
Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association/Sanctuary Education Awareness and
Long-Term Stewardship (SEALS) (1993)
GFNMS, Fort Mason, Building 201, San Francisco, CA 94123
ph 415-561-6625 • fax 415-561-6616 • Web WWW.NOS.NOAA.GOV/NMSP/GFNMS
Coordinator Leslie Grella
WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 50
Biological wildlife Other activities debris monitoring, photo surveys, human use surveys Data users
our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline
conditions, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, grassroots
fundraising Annual budget -$200,000
SEALS volunteers collect data on possible disturbance to harbor seals, document seal behavior, and
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do seal counts at Bolinas Lagoon. At Tomales Bay, during the pupping season, they also educate the
public on appropriate behavior around the seals at this highly disturbed area.
Fortuna Union High School/Fortuna Creeks Project
379 12th St., Fortuna, CA 95540
ph 707-725-4461 ext. 3065 • fax 707-725-6085 • email pamhal@northcoast.com •
Web www.springville.com/fcp/
Coordinator Pam Halstead
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4 teachers/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, photo surveys,
storm drain stenciling, restoration (riparian planting) Data users our program Data uses educ., research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan
restoration Funding sources donations, grassroots fundraising, grants and awards
Fortuna Creeks Project is a comprehensive watershed monitoring and restoration project for high
school students. We conduct water quality testing, aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling, and habitat
typing for tributaries of the lower Eel and Van Dusen Rivers. Students work with GPS/GIS to locate
sites and store data collected at seven stream sites. Many local community groups as well as
Americorps Watershed Stewards Project, California Departments of Fish and Game and of Forestry,
etc., are involved.
Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed/Creekwatchers (1995)
P.O. Box 415, Larkspur, CA 94977
ph 415-454-8608 • fax 415-454-1749 • email d'Alessio@microweb.com
Coordinator Carole d'Alessio
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 20, + 6 teachers/180 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, salinity, sulfate,
calcium ions Biological bacteria, phytoplankton, zooplankton Other activities debris cleanup, photo
surveys, stream channel morph., construction site inspec., restoration (planting natives, exotics removal) Data
users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement Funding sources state and local gov't, donations Affiliation Watershed Collaborators;
Regional Watershed Network
Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed focuses on a small northern California watershed. We
promote water quality improvements, habitat restoration, and restoration of the steelhead trout
population.
Friends of Famosa Slough/Water Quality Monitoring and Treatment Pond
Management (1997)
P.O. Box 87280, San Diego, CA 92138-7280
ph 619-224-4591 • fax 619-224-4591 • email peugh@compuserve.com
Coordinator Jim Peugh
ESTUARY, WETLAND, STORMWATER TREATMENT-PONDS Volunteers 40
Phys/chem DO, nitrogen Biological terrestrial veg., birds, exotic/invasive spp., algae cover Other
activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling, restoration (upland re vegetation), trail maintenance Data
users our program Data uses educ., screen for problems, plan restoration Funding sources fed. gov't,
memberships
Friends of Famosa Slough monitors the water quality of Famosa Slough, a 30-acre tidal wetland.
We will also monitor the water quality of a set of treatment ponds that intercept some of the urban
runoff that enters the slough. The monitoring results will be used to help manage the operation of the
treatment ponds, to detect infrastructure problems, and for watershed education. Other planned
activities include enhancement of tidal flushing, surveillance for incompatible activities, field trips,
and restoration projects.
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Friends of Five Creeks Volunteer Monitoring Program (1996)
3331 Belmont Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
ph 510-527-4260 • fax 510-524-2776 • Web www.best.com/alcock/keith/creeks
Coordinator Keith Alcock
RIVER/STREAM, AIR Volunteers 6, + 3 teachers/90 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, ammonia
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive
spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys,
human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration Data users our program, community org's, local gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement, legislation Funding sources local gov't, businesses, donations
Friends of Five Creeks monitors one of Albany's five creeks every other Saturday. 'We also teach
children how to monitor chemical parameters, identify insects, and look for signs of wildlife.
Friends of Orinda Creeks/Upper San Pablo Creek Monitoring Project (1997)
c/o Pat Smith, 234 Crescent Dr., Orinda, CA 94563
ph 510-254-6987 • fax 510-253-9690 • email cindatom@aol.com
Coordinator Dr. Regg Barrett
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, TSS/TDS Other activities debris cleanup, pipe surveys,
storm drain stenciling, restoration Data users local gov't Data uses screen for problems, plan restoration
Funding sources local gov't, donations Annual budget <$2,000 Affiliation Urban Creeks Council
Friends of Orinda. Creeks commenced monthly monitoring of eight sites on San Pablo Creek in the
summer of 1997. . . :
Web FROG.ORG
Friends of the Garcia River (FROG) (1986)
P.O. Box 916, Pt. Arena, CA 95468
ph 707-882-3086 • fax 707-882-3086 • email pdobbins@frog.org
Coordinator Peter Y. Dobbins
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 5, + 2 teachers/24 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, flow/water level Other activities photo surveys, stream channel morph.,
restoration (riparian plantings) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use
decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation Funding sources foundations,
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation Redwood Coast
Watershed Alliance
Friends of the Garcia River monitors stage at three locations, rainfall at one location, water
temperature at 21 locations, cross-sections at 24 sites, and pebble counts at 11 sites. We monitor
timber harvest plans and use aerial sets and satellite photography throughout the entire watershed.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area-National Park Service/The Habitat
Restoration Team and Invasive Plant Patrol (1993)
Marin Headlands, Fort Cronkhite, Building 1064, Sausalito, CA 94965
ph 415-331-0732 • fax 415-331-7521 • email MariaAlvarez@NPS.GOV
Coordinator Maria Alvarez
LAND Volunteers 100, + 2 teachers
Biological terrestrial veg., exotic/invasive spp. (Eucalyptus globulus, Genista monspessulana, Ulex europaea,
Cytisus scoparius, Delairea odorata, Leucanthemum vulgare, Arctotheca calendula, Centaurea solstitialis,
Cortaderia jubata, Helichrysum petiolatum, Cytisus striatus) Other activities restoration (exotic plant
removal, native plantings, rare plants) Data users our program, fed. gov't, univ. scientists Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed
planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, donations
The GGNRA 's Habitat Restoration Team and Invasive Plant Patrol protect and monitor plant
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community health, protect rare and endangered plants from extinction, and manage communities for
plant diversity. Our program is accomplished by involving the support of community volunteers and
scientific and management information. Elements include invasive plant control programs, parkwide
plant patrols, and propagation and outplanting of native plants.
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory/Hawkwatch and Banding Programs (1983)
Building 201 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123
ph 415-331-0730 • fax 415-331-7521 • email ggro@ggnpa.org • Web www.excitingland.com/ggro
Coordinator Allen Fish
AIR, LAND Volunteers 250
Phys/chem weather factors Biological birds Data users our program, community org's, fed. and state
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$140,000 Affiliation National Park Service; Hawk
Migration Association; USGS-BRD No. American Raptor Monitoring Strategy
The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory has monitored the Marin Headlands near the Golden Gate, site
of the largest known migratory concentration of birds of prey, since 1983, generating 50,000 hours
of volunteer time annually. We track annual movements and numbers for 19 species of birds of prey.
We coordinate efforts through the USGS Biological Research Division and the Hawk Migration
Association, and operate as a nonprofit project of the Golden Gate National Park Association in
cooperation with the National Park Service.
Islais Creek Environmental Monitoring Project/Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
(1996)
1055 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA 94109-7795
ph 415-776-6626 • fax 415-931-6941 • email richmoor@shcp.edu
Coordinator Richard Moore
RIVER/STREAM, MARINE Volunteers 1 teacher/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride, hardness,
salinity, alkalinity, metals Biological bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup Data
users our program, community org's Data uses educ., community organizing, plan restoration Funding
sources foundations, school budget Annual budget ~$500
Islais Creek Environmental Monitoring Project is a school-based project monitoring San Francisco
Bay water quality as well as Islais Creek's historic headwaters (a freshwater creek in Glen Park). We
also do habitat maintenance and litter/graffiti abatement.
Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County/SLO Creek Monitors (1997)
P.O. Box 12206, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
ph 805-544-9096 • fax 805-544-5122 • email land-conservancy@slonet.org • Web www.slonet.org/vv/land_con;
www.special-places/landcon/monitors
Coordinator Brian Stark
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 60, + 5 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., algal cover
Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling Data users
our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources state gov't, foundations, Land Conservancy general
funds Annual budget -$28,000
The SLO Creek Monitors sample 13 creek sites monthly within the San Luis Obispo Creek watershed.
Rapid bioassessment protocols will be implemented in 1998.
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Lassen High School/Natural Resource Management Program (1992)
1110 Main St., Susanville, CA 96130
ph916-251-1147-emailjreichle@psln.com
Coordinator Jim Reichle
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 5 teachers/350 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
hardness, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife
Other activities debris cleanup, pipe surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., research, community
organizing, screen for problems; estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation Funding sources state gov't, foundations, donations
Annual budget ~$400
The Lassen High School Natural Resource Management Program has been monitoring the Susan
River and Piute Creek, part of the terminal Honey Lake Valley watershed on the northeast side of the
Sierra Nevada, since 1992. Our program has received both technical support and grant funding for
restoration projects from the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and California Fish
and Game Department. .
Lindsay Wildlife Museum/Watershed Watchers (1996)
1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
ph 925-935-1978 ext. 45 • fax 925-935-8015
Coordinator Jeffrey Hicks
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 35, + 15 teachers/275 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity Biological wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., research,
community organizing, nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local
gov't, foundations, businesses, donations Annual budget -$44,000
The Lindsay Wildlife Museum's Watershed Watchers is primarily a student-based water quality
monitoring program. High school classes and clubs, plus additional museum-based volunteer
groups, monitor all the major Contra Costa County watersheds. We are testing several pilot
programs, including development of classroom toxicity testing protocols and butterfly gardening, as
part of our habitat enhancement efforts, along some of the creeks we monitor. We are partnering with
some organizations, especially Indian tribes, outside our county.
Mattole Restoration Council/Monitoring Program
Box 160, Petrolia, CA 95558
ph 707-629-3514 • fax 707-629-3514 • email mrc@northcoast.com
Coordinator Mickey Dulas
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 30, + 3 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, turbidity, flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, wildlife
Other activities. photo surveys, stream channel morph., restoration Data users our program, community
org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,-research, community organizing,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding
sources fed. and:state gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships
Mattole Restoration Council works in a 304-square-mile watershed. We monitor tree survival rates,
cross sections, completed projects, and water temperatures with HOBO monitors. Our most fun project
was getting people at every tributary to test for turbidity within three hours after the end of a storm.
Individuals use our data and research to design their own restoration projects.
Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project/STEP Program (1990)
825 Big Creek Rd., Davenport, CA 95017
ph 408-458-3095
Coordinators Barry Burt; Carter Milhous; Jane Orbuch
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 35 teachers/2,000 students
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, exotic/invasive
spp. (plants) Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling, restoration (bank stabilization, native
revegetation, non-native plant removal) Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't
Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources state and local gov't, memberships,
donations Annual budget -$10,000
Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project conducts monitoring as part of a hands-on curriculum used
to instill stewardship of local watersheds.
Morro Bay National Estuary Project/Friends of the Estuary Volunteer Monitoring
Program (1995)
1400 3rd St., Los Osos, CA 93402
ph 805-528-8126; 805-549-3336 • fax 805-528-3450 • email kkropp@rb3.swrcb.ca.gov
Coordinator Katie Kropp, Regina Wilson
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, MARINE Volunteers 85, + 3 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, salinity, metals, hydrocarbons,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, terrestrial veg., birds Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, photo surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our
program, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed.
and state gov't, foundations, memberships, donations Annual budget -$15,000
The Morro Bay National Estuary Project/Friends of the Estuary Volunteer Monitoring Program
includes the following monitoring projects in the bay and watershed: benthic macroinvertebrate
monitoring in tributary streams, Flow Pros (monitoring creek flow), Dawn Patrol (measuring
dissolved oxygen in the back bay at sunrise), habitat assessment in streams, chemical water quality
testing in tributary creeks, Drain Rangers (collecting first flush storm runoff samples from storm
drains), and Bac Attackers (sampling for bacteria).
Mt. Diablo Unified School District/Water Environment Studies Program (1968)
1936 Carlotta Dr., Concord, CA 94519-1397
ph 510-682-8000 ext. 4108
Coordinator Richard Thall
ESTUARY Volunteers 85 teachers/5,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride, salinity, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert., fish, chlorophyll, exotic/invasive spp. Data users our program Data uses educ.
Funding sources school budget Annual budget -$140,000
Mt. Diablo Unified School District students (mainly 5th graders) board a 56-foot vessel to take
samples for testing various parameters at seven stations in Suisun Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay
Delta complex.
Napa River Watershed Volunteer Monitoring Program (1996)
Napa County Resource Conservation District, 1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 500B, Napa, CA 94559
ph 707-252-4188 • fax 707-252-4219 • email rcdstaff@napanet.net • Web www.napanet.net/~rcdstaff
Coordinator Kathleen Edson
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 55, + 10 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, DO, TSS/TDS, conductivity, toxicity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, terrestrial veg., birds Other activities debris cleanup, land use
surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration
(revegetation, willow revetments) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't
Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, donations
Annual budget -$85,000
The Napa River Watershed Volunteer Monitoring Program is made up of three core groups: students
and teachers, individual community members, and land stewardship groups. We encourage the
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development of land stewardships who then determine what they want to monitor. Schools include
elementary, middle, and high schools and the local Napa Community College. We also work with
several interns on special monitoring projects. We monitor the Napa River and 21 of its tributaries
throughout the whole watershed.
Natural Resources and Employment Program (NREP)/Summer Evaluation of
Salmonid Habitat Enhancement Structures (1995)
501 Sequel Ave., Suite E, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
ph 408-457-1741 • fax 408-426-3345
Coordinator Beth Dyer
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/5 students
Phys/chem water temp., physical dimensions Biological terrestrial veg. Other activities photo
surveys, stream channel morph., restoration Data users our program Data uses screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. gov't Annual
budget ~$6,500;
NREP involves high school youth in monitoring the physical stream characteristics surrounding fish
habitat enhancement structures we have installed. Characteristics monitored include pool size,
panicle-size composition of streambeds, temperature, cover, and general condition of structures.
Sacramento Tree Foundation/Save the Elms Program
201 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA 95815
ph 916-924-8733 ext. 116 • fax 916-924-3803 • email SACTREE@MOTHER.COM •
Web www.PLANETMALL.COM/SAC-TREE
Coordinator Anne Fenkner
LAND Volunteers 100
Biological terrestrial veg., Dutch elm disease Data users our program, local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, enforcement Funding sources local
gov't, memberships, donations Affiliation Alliance of Community Trees . , ...
Sacramento Tree Foundation volunteers monitor Sacramento's elms for signs of Dutch elm disease.
Our five-year-old program is active during spring, summer, and autumn months. Volunteer
monitoring has resulted in a reduction of elms removed due to Dutch elm disease, as well as greater
understanding and appreciation of Sacramento's urban forest.
San Diego BayKeeper (1995)
1450 Harbor Island Drive, Suite 205, San Diego,' CA 92101
ph 619-299-4484 • fax 619-299-4485 • email SDBayKeepr@aol.com .
Coordinator Ken Moser .
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE, GROUNDWATER, STORM DRAINS
Volunteers 144 ......
Phys/chem pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride, metals, hydrocarbons, toxicity
Biological fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., shellfish, birds, bioassay. Other activities debris
cleanup, pipe surveys, photo surveys, restoration, citizen lawsuits Funding sources foundations, businesses,
memberships, donations Annual budget -$65,000 Affiliation National Alliance .of River, Sound and
Bay Keepers
The San Diego Baykeeper monitors from watershed to wetland, from spring to surf in an effort to
identify sources of water pollution, shoreline degradation, or habitat destruction. Our purpose is to
protect, preserve, and enhance natural resources by using the appropriate forms of advocacy that are
every citizen's right.
San Diego County Water Authority/Regional Water Quality Testing Program (1993)
3211 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103-5718
ph 619-682-4131 • fax 619-683-3956 • Web www.sdcwa.org
Coordinator Ivan Golakoff
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH
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Volunteers 250 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, hardness, salinity Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, restoration Data users our program,
community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, watershed planning Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$5,000
San Diego County Water Authority provides water testing equipment which is available for checkout
at 20 locations around our county. We offer three one-day training workshops a year for teachers.
Nature centers, ecology groups, county parks, etc., use our equipment as well. The entire program is
offered free of charge and paid for by our organization.
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory/Colonial Waterbird Monitoring Program (1981)
P.O. Box 247, Alviso, CA 95002
ph 408-946-6548 • fax 408-946-9279 • email SFBBO@AOL.COM
Coordinator Tom Ryan
LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 60
Biological birds Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources local gov't, memberships,
donations, grassroots fundraising
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory monitors breeding colonies of gulls, terns, and skimmers in the
extensive salt pond system and marshes of the South Bay. We also coordinate shorebird surveys, since
the South Bay is a major stopover along the Pacific Flyway for millions of these birds during spring
and fall migrations.
San Francisco Bay Tidal and Seasonal Wetlands Monitoring (1985)
453 Tennessee Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94306
ph 650-493-5540 • fax 650-494-7640 • email florence@refuge.org • Web www.refuge.org
Coordinator Florence LaRiviere
WETLAND Volunteers 30
Phys/chem toxicity, flow/water level Biological birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (annual cord grass)
Other activities human use surveys, restoration (wetlands) Data users our program, community org's, fed.
gov't Data uses advocacy, land use decisions, watershed planning, legislation Funding sources
memberships, donations
San Francisco Bay Tidal and Seasonal Wetlands Monitoring is made up of 10 small groups who
meet together monthly. Our citizen volunteers watch wetlands from Alameda to Alviso to Foster City
for any signs of degradation. We also watch for public notices that might affect wetlands and
comment and rally others to take action. We have purchased several wetland areas and are working
with Peninsula Open Space Trust to acquire our remaining wetlands.
San Francisco BayKeeper (1989)
Presidio Building 1004, P.O. Box 29921, San Francisco, CA 94129-0921
ph 415-561-2299 • fax 415-561-2290 • email baykeeper@sfbaykeeper.org • Web www.baykeeper.org
Coordinator Ruth Masterson
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, BEACH Volunteers 10, + 1 teacher/5 students
Biological bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities land use surveys, photo surveys, construction site
inspec. Data users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, enforcement,
swimming advisories Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots
fundraising
San Francisco BayKeeper's mission is to protect and preserve the San Francisco Bay and its
tributaries, especially the San Joaquin River Delta. San Francisco BayKeeper volunteer monitors
include kayakers, students, and on-foot patrols. Student keepers monitor fecal coliforms in such
places as popular swimming areas (e.g., Aquatic Park) and the results are posted for swimmers.
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Santa Monica BayKeeper/BeachKeeper Monitoring Program (1995)
P.O. Box 10096, Marina del Rey, CA 90295
ph 310-305-9645; 800-HELPBAY (800-435-7229) • fax 310-305-7985 • email BayKeeper@earthlink.net
Coordinators Kris Haddad; Terry Tamminen
BEACH, MARINE^ STORMDRAINS Volunteers 60
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity,
metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, toxicity, flow/water level Biological fish, bacteria, birds, wildlife, E. coli,
total coliform Other activities debris monitoring, pipe surveys, photo surveys Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation,
enforcement, legislation Funding sources foundations Annual budget -$30,000 Affiliation
National Alliance of River, Sound, and Bay Keepers
Santa Monica Bay Keeper involves the local community in identifying the sources of stormdrain
pollution. Our BeachKeeper program trains volunteers to routinely monitor a designated strip of
coastline, documenting any suspected pollution in the water, sand, or stormdrains, and then
collecting samples on a regular basis. Samples are analyzed in our lab and our staff investigates
each incident. Currently about 65 BeachKeepers monitor the Bay's entire 46 miles of coastline.
BeachKeepers have identified leaking septic systems, a sewage line break, and a facility which
routinely dumped hazardous waste into the stormdrain. We have mapped over 300 stormdrains,
including 136 never previously recorded, and are working with the Regional Water Quality Control
Board in development of a watershed mapping system.
Surf rider Foundation (1996)
P.O. Box 359, Bodega, CA 94922 .
ph 707-876-1859 ..
Coordinator Mike Jensen '. :
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, BEACH Volunteers 10
Biological bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling, restoration (sand dune and
stream), lobbying Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning,
swimming advisories, public health Funding sources businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots
fundraising Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation Surfrider Foundation, Blue Water Task Force
The Surfrider Foundation is an environmental organization dedicated to the protection and
enhancement of the world's waves and beaches through conservation, research, education, and local
activism. Locally we are dedicated to the protection of the beaches and public health of Sonoma and
Marin Counties.
Surfrider Foundation, Santa Cruz Chapter/Blue Water Task Force (1991)
P.O. Box 3203, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
ph 408-476-7667 • fax 408-476-1196 • email blue@cruzlO.com • Web www.surfridersantacruz.org
Coordinator Chris Pincetich
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, BEACH Volunteers 6, + 1 teacher/10 students
Phys/chem water temp. Biological bacteria, fecal coliform, total coliform Other activities debris
cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain
stenciling, coastal land use prop Data users our program, community org's, univ. scientists Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, legislation, swimming advisories Funding
sources businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation Surfrider
Foundation
Surfrider Foundation's Blue Water Task Force monitors our nearshore waters in Santa Cruz. The
main focus of our1 chapter is education: to reach out to the community, especially the children, and
create consciousness of the conditions of the ocean.
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Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (TRNERR) (1996)
301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
ph 619-575-3613 • fax 619-575-6913
Coordinators Tessa Roper; Gail Sevrens
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, GROUNDWATER
Volunteers 15, + 20 teachers/300 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness,
salinity, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., bacteria, terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife,
exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys,
photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration Data users community org's, fed.,
state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, businesses, donations
Annual budget -$20,000
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve runs a Student Research and Mentoring
Program, in which high school students carry out research projects on water quality themes with
guidance from trained college student interns. In addition, we are part of a binational partnership
providing water quality training and kits to teachers in Baja California, Mexico.
Urban Creeks Council, Sacramento Chapter/Volunteer Monitoring Program (1997)
5918 38th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824
ph 916-456-6154 • fax 916-456-6154 • email sacra.tamayo@mcione.com
Coordinator Dave Tamayo
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 6 teachers/80 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, toxicity Biological macroinvert.,
habitat assessments, shellfish, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities stream channel morph. Data users
our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, land use decisions Funding sources fed.
and local gov't Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation Urban Creeks Council
Urban Creeks Council coordinates activities with the local stormwater program, the Regional Water
Board, and USGS NAWQA. We are concentrating on determining the biological and
geomorphological effects of urbanization and urban runoff pollutants, especially diazinon and
chlorpyrifos.
Urban Watershed Project/Presidio Watershed Monitoring (1998)
100 1st St., Suite 2040, San Francisco, CA 94105
ph 415-495-5636 • fax 415-356-0390 • email dkern@netcom.com
Coordinators Doug Kern; Chris Shirley; Mark Youngkin
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, BEACH, GROUNDWATER, LAND
Volunteers 4, + 3 teachers/165 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity, metals, hydrocarbons,
pesticides, toxicity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo
surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., restoration Data users our program, community org's,
fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen
for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning,
plan restoration Funding sources foundations, donations Annual budget ~$6,000
The Urban Watershed Project demonstrates the importance of environmental resource stewardship
within an urban setting through science-based advocacy and by providing educational opportunities
to the public. We are monitoring the creeks, springs, lakes, plants, and animals of the Presidio
watershed in San Francisco.
Also active in California:
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) (see listing in Florida)
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Clear Creek Watershed Monitoring Program (1994)
City of Westminster/Attn: Tom Settle, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster, CO 80030
ph 303-430-2400 ext. 2187 • fax 303-650-1643 • email TSETTLE@ci.westminster.co.us
Coordinators Katie Fendel; Tom Settle; Laura Taylor
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., pH, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, metals,
flow/water level Data users our program, fed. and local gov't Data uses research, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding
sources local gov't Annual budget -$35,000
The Clear Creek Watershed Monitoring Program collects field parameter, nutrient, and metals-data
from within the watershed upstream from Golden, CO. Our program is conducted cooperatively
among more than 20 local agencies and EPA.
Rivers of Colorado Water Watch Network (1990)
Colorado Division of Wildlife, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
ph 303-291-7388 • fax 303-291-7456 • email barb.horn@state.co.us
Coordinator Barb Horn
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 260, + 310 teachers/3,900 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, hardness, alkalinity, metals,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, land
use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our program, community
org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. gov't Annual
budget -$248,000
Rivers of Colorado Water Watch Nehvork conducts hands-on, year-round, real science water quality
monitoring, primarily on streams. Our data is mostly used to determine stream standards. We have
produced watershed resource curriculum guides, and annual watershed reports of data, standards,
and biological thresholds. We conduct annual watershed gatherings, computer trainings, and
leadership skill trainings for students. We have different components for elementary and for
middle/high school students. .
Standley Lake Monitoring Program (1981)
City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster, CO 80030
ph 303-430-2400 ext. 2187 • fax 303-650-1643 • email TSETTLE@ci.westminster.co.us
Coordinator Tom Settle
RESERVOIR Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness,
alkalinity, metals, flow/water level Biological bacteria, chlorophyll, phytoplankton Data users our
program, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, land use decisions, watershed
planning, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't Annual budget -$35,000
Standley Lake Monitoring Program provides data to support watershed protection efforts and assess
the long-term water quality trends. Standley Lake is a municipal drinking water supply that serves
about 250,000 people.
Also active in Colorado:
Project del Rio (see listing in New Mexico)
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Bashan Lake Volunteer Water Quality Monitors (1995)
6 Timber Ln., Bristol, CT 06010
ph 860-583-0166
Coordinator Pat Belanger
LAKE/POND Volunteers 3, + 1 teacher
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological bacteria Data users our
program Data uses educ., community organizing Funding sources memberships Annual budget
-$300
Bashan Lake Volunteer Water Quality Monitors test Bashan Lake in East Haddam, Connecticut,
which has excellent water quality along with a milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum) problem.
Connecticut River Watch Program (1992)
Extension Center, P.O. Box 70, Haddam, CT 06438
ph 860-345-3219 • fax 860-345-9175
Coordinator Jane Brawerman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 70
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, alkalinity, metals
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities land use surveys, pipe surveys,
human use surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed. and local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, state
305(b) report Funding sources fed. and state gov't, businesses, donations Annual budget ~$30,000
Connecticut River Watch Program has been monitoring the Connecticut River mainstem and
tributary watersheds (Mattabesset and Coginchaug Rivers). Upcoming efforts include a project to
develop and implement a model process for turning water quality information into action, and a
strategic planning effort to refocus and expand the scope of the program.
HarborWatch/RiverWatch Program - See Nature Center for Environmental Activities, Inc.
Long Island Sound Volunteer Secchi Disk Network (1995)
Connecticut Dept Environmental Protection-OLISP, 79 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106-5127
ph 860-424-3034 • fax 860-424-4054 • email susan.mickolyzck@po.state.ct.us •
Web www.epa.gov/eparegions/regionl.html
Coordinator Susan Mickolyzck
ESTUARY Volunteers 25
Phys/chem turbidity Biological aquatic veg. Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses
advocacy, research, plan restoration Funding sources .fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$100
The Long Island Sound Volunteer Secchi Disk Network was begun in 1995 as a program of the
Connecticut DEP. Our data will be used to determine possible eelgrass restoration sites and help
confirm minimum eelgrass water quality requirements.
Long Island Soundkeeper (1987)
P.O. Box 4058, Norwalk, CT 06855
ph 203-854-5330; 800-933-7686 • fax 203-866-1318 • email likeeper@netaxis.com • Web www.soundkeeper.org
Coordinator Terry Backer
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE, GROUNDWATER
Volunteers 9
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, nitrogen, salinity Biological habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic
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veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, storm drain ,,
stenciling, construction site inspee., restoration (wetlands/salt marsh) Data users our program Data uses-
educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed
planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising Affiliation National Alliance of River, Sound, and Bay Keepers
Long Island Soundkeeper -was founded by shettfishing and fisheries communities who were
concerned about the progressive pollution and habitat destruction in the Sound. The "keeper"
concept was borrowed from an old English tradition of assigning stewards to monitor the king's
waterbodies. We patrol on the water and take direct action to stop polluters, including hands-on
investigation, negotiation with polluters, calling media attention to and raising public awareness
about the problem, and, if necessary, litigation.
Natchaug River Alliance (1991)
36 Morey Rd., Chaplin, CT 06235-2224
ph 860-455-9754 ;
Coordinator Rusty Lanzit
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 30
Biological habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, construction site
inspee.
Natchaug River Alliance is a grassroots organization that watches the water quality of the Natchaug
River. Our activities include cleanups and community education programs, and we hope to establish
a greenway through the Natchaug River Valley.
Nature Center for Environmental Activities, Inc./HarborWatch/RiverWatch Program
(1986) .
10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT 06880
ph 203-227-7253 • fax 203-227-8909
Coordinators Peter Fraboni; Richard Harris
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 55
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, conductivity, salinity Biological
fish, bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use
surveys Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., research, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning
Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, donations Annual budget -$10,000
HarborWatch/RiverWatch is a volunteer citizens' action group actively engaged in scientific
monitoring of harbors and rivers in lower Fairfield County. Our ongoing research effort works to
protect and improve water quality in local estuaries and watershed areas. We monitor for hypoxic
conditions in Norwalk, Saugatuck and Five Mile River harbors in the summer months, and conduct
ongoing monitoring of Sasco Brook and Norwalk River.
New Haven Riverkeeper Program
63 Glen view Terr., New Haven, CT 06515
ph 203-389-1037 • fax 203-946-8024
Coordinator Peter Davis ,
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, BEACH Volunteers 25, + 4 teachers/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, metals, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert, fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife
Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys, stream
channel morph.; storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't
Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources local gov't
The New Haven Riverkeeper Program works on removing debris and trash from the Quinnipiac, Mill,
and West Rivers, and Beaver Pond and the Long Island Sound shoreline. We also conduct water
quality tests and land use and wildlife inventories.
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Project SEARCH (1994)
Connecticut DEP, Office of Environmental Education, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
ph 860-424-3655 • fax 860-424-4058
Coordinators Michael Beauchene; Lisa Wahle; Sandra Weiss; Hank Gruner; Alberto Mimo
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 145 teachers/3,800 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities land use surveys Data
users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
land use decisions, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations
Annual budget -$225,000
Project SEARCH is a statewide environmental education and water quality monitoring program for
high schools. We are funded by the National Science Foundation and administered through the
Science Center of Connecticut and the CT Department of Environmental Protection. Teachers are
provided with training, equipment, and technical support. As of June 1997, 73 sites on 59 streams
were being monitored; additional streams are added as new schools join.
Quinnipiac River Watershed Association/Adopt the River Program (1997)
99 Colony St., Meriden, CT 06451
pli 203-237-2237 • fax 203-237-2237
Coordinator Sigrun Gadwa
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., pH, turbidity, TSS/TDS, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments, terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife (wood turtles, spotted turtles) Other activities debris cleanup,
debris monitoring, construction site inspec. Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, land use
decisions, enforcement Funding sources foundations, donations Annual budget ~$3,000
Quinnipiac River Watershed Association monitors along tributaries and on the mainstem of the
Quinnipiac River in central Connecticut. Our three-year-old "Adopt the River" program recently
grew from informal inspections and debris cleanups to include a Stream Team that does turbidity
monitoring at 15 sites and bioassessment with other supplementary data at 7 sites on upper
tributaries.
Save the Sound, Inc./Adopt-A-Harbor (1991)
185 Magee Ave., Stamford, CT 06902
ph 203-327-9786 • fax 203-967-2677 • email savethesound@snet.net • Web savethesound.org
Coordinator Steve Yergeau
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 110, + 5 teachers/210 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, salinity, tidal stage, weather Biological chlorophyll,
phytoplankton, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling, restoration (coastal habitat)
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation Funding sources fed. gov't,
foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$70,000
Adopt-A-Harb>or monitors 67 sites in 12 harbors and 3 rivers in Long Island Sound. We monitor to
determine- baseline water quality of the Sound's coastal embayments. In October 1995, the water
quality laboratory was established to link algal blooms, algal diversity, and water quality.
Schooner, Inc./Harborwatch (1998)
60 South Water St., New Haven, CT 06519
ph 203-865-1737 • fax 203-624-8816 • email schooner@snet.net
Coordinator Diana Payne
ESTUARY, MARINE Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, salinity Biological fish, shellfish Other
activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community
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org's Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources foundations
Schooner, Inc. is studying six sites on New Haven Harbor. We will be monitoring water quality
weekly.
Tolland County Soil and Water Conservation District (1993)
24 Hyde Ave., Vernon, CT 06066
ph 860-875-3881 • fax 860-870-4730
Coordinators David Askew; Geoff Dates; Jeff Folger; Denise Savageau
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp. Biological macro in vert,, habitat assessments Data users our program, state
gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't
Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation River Watch Network
Tolland County Soil and Water Conservation District is conducting benthic monitoring of the Scantic
River in north-central Connecticut in cooperation with River Watch Network. Our project is funded in
pan by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection through an EPA Section 319
nonpoint source grant. Our monitoring is part of a comprehensive nonpoint source watershed
project.
Trout Unlimited-Naugatuck Valley Chapter/Riverkeeper Water Quality Monitoring
Program (1997) •
P.O. Box 100, Middlebury, CT 06762
ph 203-888-8876 • fax 203-888-8876 • email NVCTUNews@AOL.COM
Coordinators Jeffrey Foster; David Hull; Albin Weber
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 35
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, hardness, salinity, alkalinity,
metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, toxicity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, exotic/invasive spp. (false. Japanese bamboo) Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys,
stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration (streambank, dam removal) Data users our
program, community brg's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed
planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources state and local gov't, foundations, businesses,
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$9,000 Affiliation Trout Unlimited
Naugatuck Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited conducts water quality monitoring in the interest of
conserving, protecting, and restoring trout and salmon habitat in the Naugatuck and Pomperang
River watershed areas. We are involved in instream restoration projects, ongoing pollution cleanups,
and development of low-impact parks and access areas.
Also active in Connecticut:
University of Rhode Island Watershed Watch (see listing in Rhode Island)
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Delaware Inland Bays/Citizen Monitoring Program (1990)
University of Delaware Sea Grant, 700 Pilottown Rd., Marine Studies Complex, Lewes, DE 19958-1298
ph 302-645-4250 • fax 302-645-4007 • email jfarrell@udel • Web www.ocean.udel.edu
Coordinators Joe Farrell; Ed Whereat
ESTUARY Volunteers 40
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, salinity, tides, weather
Biological bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Data users our program, community org's, state and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, shellfish bed closures,
state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't, university budget Annual budget -$35,000
Delaware Inland Bays monitors 25 sites in the Delaware Inland Bays watershed on a weekly basis
(semi-monthly in the winter). We monitor to provide information on the watershed, to support public
policy decision making, to educate the public, and to answer short-term research questions.
Delaware Nature Society/Delaware Stream Watch (1985)
Ashland Nature Center, P.O. Box 700, Hockessin, DE 19707
ph 302-239-2334 • fax 302-239-2473 • email ashland@dca.net
Coordinator Linda Stapleford
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 455, + 34 teachers/380 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, salinity, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys Data users our program, community
org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't,
businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$100,000
Delaware Stream Watch, a grassroots volunteer water resources protection program, is a cooperative
effort of the Delaware Nature Society, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control, and industry. We are how conducting three monitoring programs in
Delaware and Pennsylvania: (1) Stream Adoption at 131 sites of Delaware's 41 watersheds, (2)
Technical Monitoring at 28 sites in the greater Christina River Basin, and (3) Macroinvertebrate
Survey at 3 sites on White Clay Creek. We hold yearly educational events to train 500-700 persons in
monitoring techniques and to increase water issue awareness for 5000-8000 additional persons.
St. Andrew's School (1989)
350 Noxontown Rd., Middletown, DE 19709-1605
ph 302-378-9511 • fax 302-378-7120
Coordinator Peter K. McLean
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 3 teachers/6 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi,-turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity
Biological macroinvert., fish, bacteria, phytoplankton, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other
activities debris cleanup, photo surveys Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, swimming advisories Funding sources
school budget Annual budget -$500 Affiliation Stream Watch
St. Andrew's School's students measure physical and biological features of the Noxontown Pond and
the Appoquinimink River several times each year.
Also active in Delaware:
Delaware Riverkeeper Network (see listing in Pennsylvania)
STAND/Political Response Monitoring Coordination (see listing in Pennsylvania)
US EPA Region 3 Volunteer Water Monitoring Program (see listing in Pennsylvania)
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Center for Marine Conservation/International Coastal Cleanup (1986)
1725 DeSales St., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036
ph 202-429-5609 • fax 202-872-0619 • emaU cleanup@cenmarine.com • Web www.cmc-ocean.org
Coordinator Seba Sheavly
BEACH Volunteers 175,006
Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, businesses,
memberships, donations Annual budget -$500,000 '
The International Coastal Cleanup's mission is to remove debris from shorelines, waterways, and
beaches, to collect information on debris types and amounts, to educate people on the issue of
marine debris, and to use the collected information to effect positive change—on all levels, from the
individual to the international—to reduce marine debris and enhance marine conservation. We are
active in 90 countries and all 50 states and territories. In 1997, 175,006 volunteers participated in
the U.S. alone. ' ' -
Center for Marine Conservation/Million Points of Blight
1725 DeSales St., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036
ph 202-429-5609 • fax 202-872-0619 • email cleanup@cenmarine.com • Web www.cmc-ocean.org • -
Coordinator Seba Sheavly .
URBAN STORM DRAINS
Other activities storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources fed. gov't
The Million Points of Blight campaign serves as a national network for established storm drain
stenciling programs as well as a guide for individuals and groups who want to start stenciling in their
communities. To date, volunteers, private groups, and state and local governments have painted over
330,000 storm drains. They also stencil mannas to alert the public about debris. More than 90
organizations in 33 states and Canada have joined our network.
Also active in the District of Columbia:
Audubon Naturalist Society Water Quality Monitoring Program (see listing in Maryland)
US EPA Region 3 Volunteer Water Monitoring Program (see listing in Pennsylvania)
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Adopt-A-Lake (1993)
Orange County Environmental Protection Dept., 2002 E. Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32806
ph 407-836-7400 • fax 407-836-7499 • email hheprbl@citizens-first.co.orange.fl.us •
Web Citizens-first.co.orange.fl.us
Coordinators Rick Baird; Irene O'Connor
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 35
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness,
alkalinity, metals Biological bacteria, chlorophyll Other activities debris cleanup, human use surveys,
storm drain stenciling, restoration Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement,
legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources local gov't
Adopt-A-Lake trains lakefront homeowners to collect samples and perform simple tests. Our program
is local, backed by a fully certified environmental testing laboratory. Water quality data is returned
on a quarterly basis.
Baywatch (1990)
8713 N. Lagoon Dr., Panama City Beach, FL 32048-4509
ph 904-233-6671 • fax 904-233-6671 • email DPeck25767@aol.com
Coordinator Doug Peck
LAKE/POND, ESTUARY Volunteers 60, + 1 teacher/5 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity Biological chlorophyll
Data users our program Data uses screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources
memberships, donations
Baywatch monitors 4 bays, 14 bayous, 2 lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Cape Coral Canal Watch (1995)
City of Cape Coral Environmental Resources Section, P.O. Box 150027, Cape Coral, FL 33915-0027
ph 941-574-0745 • fax 941-574-0861
Coordinator Charles Kelso
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, MARINE, LAND Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
conductivity, chloride, hardness, salinity, alkalinity, metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, flow/water level, volatile
suspended & dissolved solids Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic
veg., terrestrial veg., exotic/invasive spp. (Melaleuca quinquenervia, Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian pepper))
Other activities human use surveys, restoration (exotic plant removal), permit compliance services Data
users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, swimming
advisories Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$9,000
Cape Coral Canal Watch volunteers assist city water managers by collecting water samples and
environmental data. Cape Coral contains .400 miles of residential canals within the city's boundaries
(more than Venice, Italy).
Cooperative Tagging Center
75 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami, FL 33149
ph 800-437-3936 • Web SoutheastFisheriesScienceCenter.NMFS
Coordinator Dr. Eric D. Prince
MARINE Volunteers 2,890
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Biological fish Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., research Funding sources fed. gov't Affiliation U.S. Department of Commerce,
National Marine Fisheries Service
The Cooperative Tagging Center was created in 1954 and is a continuing joint research effort of
fisheries scientists and both recreational and commercial fishermen. Our program is designed to
provide information on the movements and biology of marine fish species in the Atlantic Ocean, the
Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Our success is due to the direct participation of the public in
scientific research. •
Florida LAKE WATCH (1986)
7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653-3071
ph 352-392-9617 ext. 228 • fax 352-392-3462 • email lakewat@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu
Coordinator Sandy Fisher
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY 'Volunteers 1,200; + 12 teachers/250 students
Phys/chem rainfall, pH, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, chloride, salinity, alkalinity, flow/water
level Biological chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Other activities rrigt. plan development Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, state 305(b)
report Funding sources state and local gov't, donations Affiliation University of Florida's Dept. of
Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences =.-.--•
Florida LAKEWATCH trains and certifies citizens to take monthly water samples and measurements
which are compiled and used to establish baseline data on Florida waters. We also distribute
information and education to empower people to make informed water management decisions.
Hillsborough County Stormwater Public Education Awareness Campaign
(SPEAC)/Lake Management and Adopt-A-Pond Programs (1996)
Hillsborough Co. Public Works, Engineering Divi., P.O. Box 1110, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 23rd Floor, Tampa, FL
33601
ph 813-272-5912 • fax 813-272-6458'email DrDuckjr@aol.com ;
Coordinators James Griffin; Julia Palaschack
LAKE/POND Volunteers 375, + 50 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity, flow/water
level Biological chlorophyll, aquatic veg., exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, storm drain stenciling, restoration (pond) Data users our program, community org's, state and
local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use
decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources state and local gov't
Annual budget -$190,000 Affiliation Hillsborough County Government
Hillsborough County SPEAC is an educational outreach program in which volunteers do
monitoring, education, and restoration. Our program has 2 components. The Lake Management
Program (LaMP) monitors lakes (currently 90; 150 in 1998) and educates citizens in lake
management. Our new program, Adopt-A-Pond, trains citizens to manage Stormwater ponds (30
ponds in 1997).
Lake Okeechobee Lakewatch Rainfall Monitoring Program (1997)
205 EN Park St., Okeechobee, FL 34972-2033
ph 941-462-5260; 800-250-4200 • fax 941-462-5269 • email anoesjka.essex@sfwmd.gov
Coordinator Annoesjka Essex
LAKE/POND, LAND Volunteers 10
Phys/chem rainfall Data users our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., research,
estab. baseline conditions Funding sources state gov't Annual budget ~$200 Affiliation South
Florida Water Management District; Okeechobee Service Center
Lake Okeechobee Lakewatch volunteers record daily rainfall measurements throughout Okeechobee
County. We share information with local landowners for permit compliance, local engineers for
permitted systems design calculations, and with any other interested parties. Our program will expand
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to other counties in the future.
Lee County Hyacinth Control District/Pondwatch (1994)
P.O. Box 60005, Fort Myers, FL 33906
ph 941-694-2174 • fax 941-694-5844
Coordinators John Cassani; Ernesto Lasso de la Vega
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 20
Phys/chem rainfall, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological fish, chlorophyll Other
activities lake destratification Data users our program, community org's, local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, land use
decisions, watershed planning Funding sources local gov't
Pondwatch helps residents to manage their lakes and retention ponds by monitoring water quality
and educating about aquatic weeds.
Lemon Bay Conservancy/Three Creek Watch (1992)
P.O. Box 508, Englewood, FL 34295
ph 941-475-9021
Coordinator Wilma Katz
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, salinity, flow/water level, air temperature Other activities
storm drain stenciling Funding sources state gov't, businesses, memberships, donations Annual
budget ~$850
Lemon Bay Conservancy volunteers monitor water quality at sites on Lemon Bay and six creeks
tributary to it. Samples are taken twice a month and within a half hour of dawn. Most sampling sites
are on the volunteer's property, i.e., on docks or sea walls.
Marine Resources Council of East Florida/Citizen Volunteer Water Quality
Monitoring Network (1991)
P.O. Box 22892, Melbourne, FL 32902-2892
ph 407-504-4500; 407-504-3734 • fax 407-504-4488 • email council@juno.com •
Web www.fit.edu/AcadRes/dmes/mrc.htm
Coordinator Bob Morse
ESTUARY Volunteers 80, + 8 teachers/40 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, salinity Data users community org's, fed., state, and local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, state 305(b) report
Funding sources fed. gov't Annual budget ~$60,000
The Citizen Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Network monitors the shoreline and intracoastal
watenvay along the entire 155-mile length of the Indian River Lagoon. We test weekly and record
data for transmission to the state government and water management districts.
Nature Conservancy/Benthic and Water Quality Monitoring in the Florida Keys (1992)
P.O. Box 500368, Marathon, FL 33050 '
ph 305-743-2437 • fax 305-743-2357 • email Menstrom@ocean.nos.noaa.gov
Coordinators Mary Enstrom; Sherry Daws"on
ESTUARY, MARINE, CORAL REEF Volunteers 250
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity Biological habitat
assessments, chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, human use surveys
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration Funding sources fed. gov't,
foundations, businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising
The Nature Conservancy conducts coral reef ecosystem monitoring utilizing divers, as well as
estuarine and marine water quality monitoring in Florida Bay and nearshore waters in the Florida
Keys.
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Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District/Efficient Nutrient Use Through
Improved Grazing Techniques Demonstration Project (1997)
452 Highway 98 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972
ph 941-763-3619 • fax 941-763-6407
Coordinator Melissa Tucker
LAKE/POND Volunteers 2 teachers/50 students
Phys/chem rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity Data users
our program Data uses educ., research, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation Funding sources
fed., state, and local gov't Annual budget ~$4,000 . ,
Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District conducts an evaluation and assessment of
improved grazing techniques on water quality. • ._
Orlando Lakewatch
City of Orlando, Stormwater Utility, 400 S.Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801-3302
ph 407-246-2236" • fax 407-246-2512 • email bfallon@ci.orlando:fl.us •
Web www.ci.orlando.fl.us/departments/public_works/stormw.html
Coordinator Bruce Fallen - ...- ..•>•...,. -., . •
LAKE/POND Volunteers 40, + 2 teachers/110 students •
Phys/chem Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll Other activities debris cleanup, -
storm drain stenciling Data users our program, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,'
research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation Funding sources local gov't
Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation Florida Lakewatch . . . - - '
Orlando Lakewatch volunteers are currently monitoring about half of the lakes within Orlando city
limits. . *:;.;- . • ,
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) (1991)
P.O. Box 246, Key Largo, FL 33037 ; .
ph 305-451-0312* fax 305-451-0028'email reef003@aol.com'Web www,reef.org
Coordinators Laddie Akins; Deena Wells .
MARINE, CORAL REEF Volunteers 400
Biological fish Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, legislation Funding
sources fed. gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundralsing Annual budget
-$100,000
REEF's goals are to enlist, educate, and enable volunteer divers and snorkelers to systematically and
reliably gather marine biodiversity data; and to provide this data to the marine science, resource
management, and conservation communities for practical application in habitat conservation and
resource management. Members can conduct surveys on their own or as part of organized REEF
Field Surveys. Our program covers the coastal waters of Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia,
California, Oregon, and Washington as well as the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
Save the Bays Association, Inc./Water Quality Monitoring of Moorings Bay and
Clam Bay Systems (1993)
P.O. Box 1593, Naples, FL 34106
ph 941-261-6824 • fax 941-261-6824
Coordinator W. Lazear
ESTUARY Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, conductivity, chloride, salinity, metals, water depth
debris monitoring Data users our program, local gov't Data uses screen for problems
sources memberships, donations Annual budget ~$900
Save the Bays Association monitors, on a monthly basis, Doctors Pass Inlet on the Gulf of Mexico
and waterways a few miles to the north and south. We are assisted by the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida.
Other activities
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Tampa Bay watch, Inc. (1993)
8401 9th St. North, Suite 230B, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
ph 813-896-5320 • fax 813-896-5325 • email TPBAYWATCH@AOL.COM
Coordinators Peter Clark; Robert Musser, Jr.; Sari Schlossburg
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE, LAND
Volunteers 300, + 30 teachers/1,000 students
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., shellfish, birds, wildlife, seabird entanglement
Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, storm drain stenciling,
restoration (scallops, seagrass, salt marsh) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed
planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, advocacy Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't,
foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$100,000
Tampa Baywatch conducts numerous volunteer monitoring programs including the Great Bay
Scallop Search, monofilament fishing line watch in bird nesting colonies, high school wetland
nursery program, seagrass transplanting, and others.
The H2O Guard (1997)
Brevard Teaching & Research Laboratories, 1470 Treeland Blvd., SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
ph 407-632-1 111 ext. 22087 • fax 407-634-3730 • email wieher.c@Al.brevard.cc.fl.us •
Web www.brevard.cc.fl.us/BTR_Labs/
Coordinator Carmen Wieher
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 35
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, ammonia Data users
our program, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual
budget -$12,000
The HzO Guard are local citizens in Palm Bay and Sebastian, Florida, who gather baseline water
quality data from Turkey Creek and the Saint Sebastian River. These water bodies are important not
only because they receive most of the stormwater drainage from our communities, but also because
both bodies of water lead to the Indian River Lagoon, a national estuary.
Also active in Florida:
Alabama Water Watch (see listing in Alabama)
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Adopt A Lake (1992)
P.O. Box 440994, Kennesaw, GA 30144
ph 770-423-6546 • fax 770-423-6625 • email jdirnber@ksumail.kennesaw.edu •
Webscience.kennesaw.edu/~jdirnber/lake-html
Coordinator Dr. Joe Dirnberger
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 25, + 2 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi Biological fish, chlorophyll Other activities debris cleanup,
land use surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, community org's, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions Funding sources memberships, donations Annual budget ~$800 Affiliation Georgia
Lake Society
Adopt A Lake is a statewide program co-sponsored by the Georgia Lake Society (GLS) and the
Georgia Environmental Protection Agency (GAEPA). GLS trains the volunteer groups and helps
them interpret their lake data, while GAEPA provides copies of the manual written by GLS members
and receives the lake data. Monitoring groups on several lakes (Jackson, Oconee, Hartwell, Lanier,
and Blackshear) were formed prior to the present Adopt A Lake Program.
Alpharetta Environmental Services/Project Ripple (1991)
City of Alpharetta Dept. of Environmental Svcs., 131 Roswell St, Suite A-l, Mailbox 15, Alpharetta, GA 30004
ph 770-442-9057 • fax 770-751-7868
Coordinators Dr. Marti Etchells; Dee West
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, GRQUNDWATER, AIR, LAND
Volunteers 35, + 14 teachers/428 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride,
alkalinity, hydrocarbons, toxicity, flow/water level, copper & sulfates, weather, detergents, phenols
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., wildlife, fecal-strep
ratios Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys,
human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration, legal compliance Data users
our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, swimming
advisories, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, donations Annual.budget
-$19,500 Affiliation Georgia Adopt-A-Stream; City of Alpharetta
Project Ripple is a combination of education and action by trained staff, interns, citizens, and
students to gather diverse data from streams, lakes and ponds, and outfalls; identify and solve
immediate problems; influence policy changes; and create behavioral changes for better protection
of water resources in the Big Creek Watershed,
Athens-Clarke County Adopt-A-Stream (1994)
P.O. Box 741, Athens, GA 30603
ph 706-369-5708.* fax 706-369-5708
Coordinator Sven Bogue
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 2 teachers/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, alkalinity Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup Data users local gov't Data
uses screen for problems Funding sources local gov't Affiliation Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
Athens-Clarke County Adopt-A-Stream has 5 adopt-a-stream groups actively gathering data in
Clarke County. In May 1997 we held two training workshops in chemical and biological monitoring.
We partner with the Public Utilities department and enjoy the benefits of being part of the University
of Georgia community.
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Chatham County Adopt-A-Stream (1996)
110 E. State St., P.O. Box 8246, Savannah, GA 31412
ph 912-651-1440 • fax 912-651-1480 • email ransomd@premierweb.net •
Web www.savannah-online.com/watercon/stream.htm
Coordinator Denise Ransom
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 45, + 6 teachers/150 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert, habitat assessments, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys,
human use surveys Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources
state and local gov't Affiliation Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
Chatham County Adopt-A-Stream is the first community volunteer monitoring program of its kind in
coastal Georgia. We are having to adjust some of the state protocols so that they are applicable to
this region. Also, many of our adopted waterways are man-made canals, which adds an additional
challenge to the program.
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper/Streamkeeper and Lakekeeper Monitoring Programs
(1996)
P.O. Box 1492, Columbus, GA 31902-1492
ph 706-663-2774 • fax 706-323-9809 • email riverkeeper@mindspring.com
Coordinators Dr. Becky Champion; Karen Plant
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 40, + 15 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity Biological macroinvert.,
habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys,
construction site inspec. Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, enforcement Funding sources state gov't, donations Annual
budget ~$2,000 Affiliation Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's citizen monitoring program concentrates on the Chattahoochee
River and the tributaries, reservoirs, and lakes in its watershed in Georgia and Alabama. Partnered
with Columbus State University, we lead one of five regional training centers, conducting quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC) workshops. Programs can be designed with varying degrees of
involvement to suit any group. Manuals are provided and equipment loaned. Assistance in grant
funding is available through school groups. An annual "Help the Hooch" river cleanup is held in
October as a combined watershed event; over 2,300 volunteers participated in 1997.
City of Roswell Adopt-A-Stream Program (1992)
City of Roswell Environmental Department, 38 Hill St., Suite G-60, Roswell, GA 30075
ph 770-641-3715 • fax 770-594-6186
Coordinator Ellen P. Busck
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 6 teachers/40 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, hardness
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, storm
drain stenciling, restoration Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses
educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation,
state 305(b) report Funding sources state and local gov't Annual budget ~$2,500 Affiliation
Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
City of Roswell Adopt-A-Stream works on the four main watersheds within city limits that feed directly
into the Chattahoochee River. Four groups monitor Willeo Creek watershed, two monitor Martins
Landing watershed, seven monitor Big Creek watershed, and two monitor a small unnamed
watershed. All three are quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) qualified in chemical monitoring.
We are currently expanding biological monitoring. All data is shared and the City of Roswell
Departments of Water, Engineering, and Public Works use our input.
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Coastal and Southeast Georgia Regional Training Center (1996)
Savannah State University, P.O. Box 20583, Savannah, GA 31404
ph 912-356-2809 • fax 912-356-2808 • email richards@tigerpaw.ssu.peachnet.edu
Coordinator Dr. Joe Richardson
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, MARINE Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity,
alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert, fish, habitat assessments, marine invertebrates Other
activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, community org's,
state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, land use decisions,
watershed planning Funding sources state gov't Annual budget -$12,000 Affiliation Georgia
Adopt-A-Stream
The Regional Training Center for Coastal and Southeastern Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Program
provides technical training, organization assistance, resources, and information. We deal with issues
and habitats specific to coastal Georgia counties.
Georgia Adopt-A-Stream (1993)
7 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, SW, Suite 643, Atlanta^ GA 30334
ph 404-656-0099 • fax 404-657-7031 • email michele_droszcz@mail.dnr.state.ga.us
Coordinator Michele Droszcz
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 2,500; + 80 teachers/800 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, alkalinity, settleable solids Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, restoration (bank
stabilization) Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ.,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed
planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$100,000
Georgia Adopt-A-Stream has expanded to include Adopt-A-Lake and a pilot Adopt-A-Wetland
program. We are focusing on watershed networks of monitoring groups on the same stream in hopes
of pinpointing local problems or potential problems. Visual, chemical, and biological assessments
continue to be our primary surveys for stream systems.
Georgia Southwestern State University & Lake Blackshear Watershed
Association (1987)
Biology Department, 800 Wheatley St., Americus, GA 31709-4693
ph 912-931-2253-fax 912-931-2734 • email wtietjen@gswl500.gsw.peachnet.edu '
Coordinator William L. Tietjen
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
hardness, alkalinity, metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll Data users our program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report
Affiliation Georgia Adopt-A-Stream; Georgia Lake Management Association.
Georgia Southwestern State University's program is primarily directed to Lake Blackshear and its
watershed.
Gwinnett County Adopt-A-Stream (1992)
Gwinnett County Department of Public Utilities, 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30045
ph 770-822-7157 • fax 770-822-7170
Coordinator Rebecca Rowe
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 20, + 10 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup,
land use surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration (bank stabilization) Data users our program, local gov't
Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding
sources local gov't Affiliation Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
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Gwinnett County Adopt-A-Stream coordinates the activities of over 80 Gwinnett County volunteer
groups that adopt river, lake, or stream sections for cleanup and/or monitoring. We also coordinate
volunteer streambank stabilization, projects and speak to school and civic groups about water quality.
We are sponsored by the Gwinnett County Department of Public Utilities.
Hall County Adopt-A-Stream (1994)
Hall Clean Council, P.O. Box 1124, Gainesville, GA 30503
ph 770-531-1102 • fax 770-534-1440
Coordinators David Dockery; Marsha Fletcher; Ed Mayhew; Mary Mayhew; Greg Valpey
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 20, + 5 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert.
Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling,
restoration Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, enforcement Funding sources local gov't, donations
Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
Hall County Adopt-A-Stream monitors Flat, Limestone, and Balus Creeks in Hall County, Georgia.
We are also involved in stream restoration and community education.
Lake Hartwell Association, Inc./LakeWatch
P.O. Box 1086, Hartwell, GA 30643
ph 706-376-5826 • fax 706-376-5826
Coordinator Cathy Reas Foster
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, DO, Secchi Other activities debris cleanup, shoreline surveys Data
users our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen
for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources memberships,
donations Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation Georgia Adopt-A-Stream; South Carolina Waterwatch
Lake Hartwell Association LakeWatch provides long-term water quality monitoring for Lake
Hartwell and its watershed to aid in protecting, maintaining, and improving the environmental
quality of the reservoir. Five monitoring teams collect water clarity, dissolved oxygen, and weather
data and participate in shoreline surveys, hydrilla watch and lake cleanup activities.
Lake Lanier Citizen's Monitoring Program (1987)
Gainesville College, P.O. Box 1358, Gainesville, GA 30503
ph 770-718-3811 • fax 770-718-3770 • email MMAYHEW@HERMES.GC.PEACHNET.EDU
Coordinators Ed Mayhew; Mary Mayhew
RESERVOIR Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity Biological
bacteria, fecal coliform, chlorophyll Data users our program, community org's, univ. scientists Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment
Funding sources donations, Gainesville College Annual budget ~$600
Lake Lanier Citizen's Monitoring Program monitors 100 stations on Lake Lanier annually in late
summer.
Lake Oconee Water Monitoring Project (1991)
Lake Oconee Property Owners Association, Inc., P.O. Box 4046, Eatonton, GA 31024
ph 706-485-2846
Coordinator Alan Foster
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 16
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, conductivity Biological fish, bacteria, aquatic veg.
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment
Funding sources fed. gov't, businesses, Georgia College budget Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation
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Georgia Lake Management Society; NALMS
The Lake Oconee Water Monitoring Project is led by the Lake Oconee Property Owners Association
in cooperation with the EPA, Georgia Power Company, Georgia Lake Management Society, and
Adopt-A-Stream, Volunteers sample water monthly to identify nonpoint source loading of nutrients,
bacteria, and sediments from housing development and cattle and dairy operations. We also track
clarity and dissolved oxygen.
Rome, Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Program (1995)
Environmental & Historic Planning, P.O. Box 1433, Rome, GA 30162-1433
ph 706-236-4406 • fax 706-236-4405 • email envhist@roman.net
Coordinator Martha Little
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 25, + 16 teachers/250 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, hardness, alkalinity
Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, state and local gov't
Data uses educ.,,advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, enforcement, legislation
Funding sources local gov't, businesses Affiliation Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
Rome, Georgia Adopt-A-Stream is partnered.with Alabama Water Watch volunteers that share our
watershed. ,
Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper/Adopt-A-Stream Network (1995)
P.O. Box 7338, Atlanta, GA 30357-0338
ph 404-352-9828 • fax 404-352-8676 • email rivrkeep@mindspring.com • Web riverkeeper.org
Coordinators Alice Champagne; Dana Poole . .
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 200, + 100 teachers/2,500 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., wildlife, E. coli Other activities debris cleanup,
debris monitoring, land use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec.,
restoration Data users our program, community org's, fed:, state, and local gov-'t Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation,
state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, donations, grassroots fundraising
Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper monitors streams within the Chattahoochee River Basin using a
watershed approach. We assist smaller subbasin watershed groups with their monitoring programs.
Walton Clean and Beautiful/Apalachee Water Watchers (1997)
2051 Leroy Anderson Rd., S.E., Monroe, GA 30655
ph 770-267-1443; 770-267-1421 • fax 770-267-1423
Coordinators Christi Markuten; Elaine B. Oakes
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15, + 5 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, state gov't Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't, businesses, grants Annual budget
-$14,000 Affiliation Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
Walton Clean and Beautiful monitors portions of the Alcovy and Apalachee Rivers. Four high
schools have adopted sites. We received a grant from Georgia Environmental Organization in 1997
to be used mainly for education and equipment in City of Social Circle schools.
Also active in Georgia:
Alabama Water Watch (see listing in Alabama)
Little Tennessee Watershed Association (see listing in North Carolina)
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) (see listing in Florida)
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Kahawai Ola/Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (1995)
P.O. Box 1346, Kaneohe, HI 96744
ph 808-236-7440 • fax 808-236-7443 • email slarned@hawaii.edu
Coordinator Scott Larned
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, CORAL REEF Volunteers 4
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological chlorophyll Data users our program Data uses research, estab. baseline conditions
Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Kahawai Ola monitors stations in areas of varied land use (forest, residential, wetland, estuarine) on
Haiku and Heeia streams on the windward side of Oahu. We also monitor the input of stream-derived
nutrients and sediments into a coral reef ecosystem, and carry out experiments concerning light- and
nutrient-limited stream productivity.
Kailua Bay Advisory Council/Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (1998)
45-270 William Henry Rd., Room 201, Kaneohe, HI 96744
ph 808-234-0702 • fax 808-234-0645
Coordinator Donna Ashizawa
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, flow/water level Biological
habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, storm drain
stenciling, restoration (native revegetation) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning,
plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed.
gov't Annual budget -$100,000
Kailua Bay Advisory Council's Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program is in the planning
stage, with monitoring of waterways and shoreline areas of three Windward, Oahu, watersheds to
begin in spring 1998. Plans also include volunteer activities to enhance streams and beaches, and
public education programs to teach pollution prevention and instill a sense of watershed stewardship
among community members.
Kalaheo Environmental Science Class Stream Team (1993)
Kalaheo High School, 730 Iliaina St., Kailua, HI 96734
ph 808-854-7900
Coordinator Barbara Volhein
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological habitat assessments, wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, state and local
gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions Funding sources grants Annual
budget $0
Kalaheo Environmental Science Class's program is designed to establish baseline data on Kailua
watershed from its top to the ocean. Students are the main workforce.
Na Pale O Ke Kai ("Protectors of the Ocean") (1995)
P.O. Box 5361, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
ph 808-667-0437 • fax 808-661-9126 • email hihwnms@ocean.nos.noaa.gov •
Webwww.T-link.net/~whale/INDEX.HTML
Coordinator Hannah Bernard
BEACH, MARINE, CORAL REEF Volunteers 60, + 2 teachers/10 students
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Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, turbidity, flow/water level Biological aquatic veg., algae Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
legislation Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$30,000 Affiliation National
Marine Sanctuary Program
Na Pale O Ke Kai is a volunteer coastal monitoring project sponsored by the West Maui Watershed,
State Department of Health, and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
We collect comprehensive information about nuisance algal accumulations and water clarity in order
to identify problems, set priorities for action, and track changes over time. We promote a cooperative
management approach that involves government agencies, concerned citizens, and landowners.
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Cocolalla Lake Association/Lake Quality Monitoring and Streamwalk Programs
(1987)
P.O. Box 133, Cocolalla, ID 83813
Coordinators Bonnie Anderson; Bill Stockwell
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities land use surveys, photo surveys, human use
surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement Funding sources fed. and state gov't,
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$200
email rencom@micron.net • Web netnow.micron.net/~limecrk
Friends of Lime Creek (1987)
746 Santa Paula, Boise, ID 83712
ph 208-336-2128 • fax 208-336-8898 •
Coordinator Gary E. Richardson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12
Other activities land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, community
org's, fed. and state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, land use decisions, enforcement,
legislation
Friends of Lime Creek does occasional visual monitoring of grazing and logging practices in the
Lime Creek watershed and monitors Forest Service management of the Lime Creek Roadless Area.
Idaho State Volunteer Monitoring Coordinator
Idaho Division of Environmental Quality, 1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706
ph 208-373-0502 • fax 208-373-0576 • email CBidondo@deq.state.id.us • Web DEQ.state.id.us
Coordinator Charles P. Bidondo
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, AIR
The Idaho Division of Environmental Quality's statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program
is designed to (1) collect reliable water quality data in a cost-effective manner, using volunteer
support; (2) use monitoring data to determine long-term water quality trends; and (3) increase
community awareness of water quality and water quality protection issues.
Lower Boise River Watershed Monitoring (1996)
Canyon Soil Conservation District, 510 Arthur St., Caldwell, ID 83605
ph 208-454-8684 • fax 208-454-1037
Coordinator Lorraine P. Mann
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 2, + 2 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert. Other activities land use surveys Data users our program, fed., state, and
local gov't Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't Annual budget ~$300
Lower Boise River Watershed Monitoring involves students in monitoring for water quality on the
Boise River and Lake Lowell as part of the SITE program. Another group monitors Indian Creek
which flows into the Boise River.
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North Idaho Citizens' Volunteer Monitoring Program (1987)
2110 Ironwood Parkway, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814-2648
ph 208-769-1422 • fax 208-769-1404 • email dmosier@deq.state.id.us
Coordinators David Mosier; Glen Rothrock
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 40, + 10 teachers/250 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, metals, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, chlorophyll Data users our program, community org's, state
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, state 305(b) report
Funding sources state and local gov't, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$40,000 Affiliation
Idaho Division of Environmental Quality
The North Idaho Citizens' Volunteer Monitoring Program is coordinated by the Idaho Division of
Environmental Quality, which provides training, funding for analyses, and data management. Twelve
volunteer organizations monitor rivers, lakes, and streams.
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute/Paradise Creek Adopt-A-Stream (1990)
P.O. Box 8596, 112 West 4th St., Suite 1, Moscow, ID 83843
ph 208-882-1444 • fax 208-882-8029 • email pcei@pcei.org • Web www.moscow.com/resources/pcei
Coordinator Adam Thornbrough
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 100
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, .stream channel morph., storm
drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, enforcement Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, businesses, memberships Annual
budget -$10,000
The Paradise Creek Adopt-A-Stream Watershed Restoration Project works to enhance the physical,
biological, and chemical quality of Paradise Creek. We will restore the urbanized and rural riparian
floodplain through revegetation, bioengineered bank stabilization, and, where possible, reconnection
of the active stream channel with constructed functional floodplains. Biophysical monitoring of the
riparian and aquatic environs of the stream, using protocols adopted by Idaho's Division of
Environmental Quality, tracks the progress of this massive restoration.
Priest Lake Citizens Volunteer Monitoring Program
Idaho Div. of Environmental Quality, 2110 Ironwood Pkwy, Attn: Glen Rothrock, Coeiir d'Alene, ID 83814-2648
ph 208-769-1422 • fax 208-769-1404 • email grothroc@deq.state.id.us
Coordinators Jules Gindraux; Pete Hanson; Glen Rothrock
LAKE/POND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, underwater light
intensity Biological chlorophyll, phytoplankton Data users our program, community org's, state gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, monitor
trends Funding sources state gov't, donations Annual budget ~$7,000 Affiliation Idaho Citizens
Volunteer Monitoring Program
Priest Lake CVMP monitors Priest Lake and Upper Priest Lake, both of which are high quality
oligotrophic lakes, for seasonal and spatial water clarity data through an extensive Secchi disk
network, and collects measurements and samples of standard limnological parameters. We record
long-term trends for comparison to a 1993-1995 baseline study.
Rose Lake Improvement Association (1991)
Box 57, Cataldo, ID 83810
ph 208-682-3407
Coordinator Gene Ellingson
LAKE/POND Volunteers 2
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Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll Other activities debris
cleanup, debris monitoring Data users state gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation Idaho
Division of Environmental Quality
Rose Lake Improvement Association takes water samples from our small lake for state Department of
Environmental Quality use.
Twin Lakes Idaho Improvement Association
N18815 Milwaukee Rd., Rathdrum, ID 83858
ph 208-687-0535 • email cdpark@nidlink.com
Coordinator Chester A. Park
LAKE/POND, SNOWPACK Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll Data users fed., state, and
local gov't Data uses estab. baseline conditions, flood control Funding sources donations
Twin Lakes Idaho Improvement Association monitors lakewater quality and snowpack data for the
Twin Lakes Idaho watershed.
Also active in Idaho:
Kootenai River Network, Inc. (see listing in Montana)
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Cache River Watershed RiverWatch and Wetlands Frog/Toad Survey (1995)
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge, 0137 Rustic Campus Rd., Ullin, IL 62992
ph 618-634-2231 • fax 618-634-9656 • email JonesJLiz@mail.fws.gov
Coordinator Elizabeth Jones
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, FLOODPLAIN Volunteers 16, + 3 teachers/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., wildlife Other activities
debris cleanup, restoration (tree planting) Data users our program Data uses educ., research, community
organizing, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources fed. and state gov't Affiliation Illinois
RiverWatch Network; Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources; Southern Illinois University
Cache River Watershed RiverWatch volunteers participate in the Illinois DNR-sponsored RiverWatch
by collecting macroinvertebrates in five streams within the Cache River Wetlands. This program is
part of a statewide network to monitor water and stream quality. Cache River Wetlands volunteers
collect frog and toad data along three survey routes. This data will provide an inventory on species
and is part of a long-term monitoring program.
Conservation Foundation/DuPage Rivercare (1990)
105404 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville, IL 60565
ph 630-428-4500; 630-790-4900 • fax 630-790-1071 • email consfoun@ais.net
Coordinators Anne Marie Smith; Steve Leonard
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 50 teachers/6,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, salinity,
alkalinity, jflow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities storm
drain stenciling, restoration (streambank) Data users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., research
Funding sources state and local gov't, donations, grassroots fuhdraising
DuPage Rivercare, a partnership between The Conservation Foundation and the Forest Preserve
District of. DuPage County, provides opportunities for classes to monitor water quality, stabilize
stream-banks, protect the DuPage River watershed from development and nonpoint source pollution,
and develop and implement small-scale improvement plans for sections of the river.
Freeport High School ForestWatch and RiverWatch (1997)
701 W. Moseley St., Freeport, IL 61032-4938 ' , ••
ph 815-235-0400 :
Coordinators Pete Jackson; Marylin Lisowski; Kurt D. Schilling; Chuck Wheeler
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher/47 students
Phys/chem water temp., turbidity, flow/water level 'Biological macroinvert., exotic/invasive spp. Other
activities photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, state and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., research, community organizing,'-screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding
sources school budget Annual budget ~$50 Affiliation Illinois RiverWatch; PLAN-IT
Freeport High School's RiverWatch program collects and evaluates macroinvertebrates in a local
stream. ForestWatch -studies the ecology of forest trees (type and size), invertebrates, and reptiles over
time. ' ..; ..•-.. .. ..-.-..
Friends of the Chicago River/Chicago River Schools Network (1993)
407 S. Dearborn, Suite 1580, Chicago, IL 60605
ph 312-939-0490 • fax 312-939-0931 • email FRIENDS ©CHICAGORIVER.ORG •
Web fileroom.aaup.uic.edu/friends
Coordinator Chris Parson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15 teachers/450 students
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert.,
habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup
Chicago River Schools Network acts as a facilitator for teachers. Most of our teachers are involved
with either the Rivers Project at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville or the Illinois DNR's
EcoWatch program Plan-It Earth.
Friends of the Fox River (1991)
Box 1314, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-1314
ph 815-477-7643; 847-426-1322 • fax 815-477-8256 • email swick@mc.net
Coordinator Gary Swick
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 74, -M 6 teachers/480 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling,
restoration Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, state 305(b)
report Funding sources fed. and state gov't, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual
budget ~$500
Friends of the Fox River is an educational organization that seeks to create a watershed of
caretakers. Our primary activities include a monitoring network, Fox rescue cleanup, newsletters, and
educational support and presentations.
Illinois EcoWatch Network/Illinois RiverWatch (1995)
524 S. Second St., Springfield, EL 62704-1787
ph 217-785-5409; 312-201-0652 • fax 217-524-4199; 312-201-0653 • email ctap2@dnrmail.state.il.us •
Web dnr.state.il.us/inringif.htm
Coordinators Ben Barber; Dana Curtiss
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 800, + 200 teachers/6,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., turbidity, flow/water level, erosion, substrate type, embeddedness Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., algal cover, canopy cover Other activities debris cleanup,
stream channel morph., restoration (bank stabilization) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state,
and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. and state gov't
Annual budget -$500,000
Illinois RiverWatch is the stream monitoring component of the Illinois EcoWatch Network, a
volunteer initiative coordinated through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. RiverWatch
Citizen Scientists conduct biological, physical, and chemical monitoring and stream habitat surveys
on wadeable Illinois streams. Data collected by certified Citizen Scientists is submitted to a statewide
database used by the scientific community and others to gauge long-term trends in ecosystem health.
EcoWatch Network monitoring programs also include forest, wetland, prairie, and urban ecosystems.
Illinois EPA Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (1981)
Bureau of Water, Planning Section, 1021 No. Grand Ave., East, FOB 19276, Springfield, IL 62794-9276
ph 217-782-3362 • fax 217-785-1225 » email epall28@epa.state.il.us
Coordinators Rex Buhrmester; Amy Burns
LAKE/POND Volunteers 293
Phys/chem rainfall, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological chlorophyll, aquatic veg.,
exotic/invasive spp. (Dreissina polymorpha) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation,
state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$150,000
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Illinois Valley Community College/Rivers Curriculum Project and EcoWatch
Monitoring (1993)
815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, IL 61348-9692
ph 815-224-2720 • fax 815-224-3033 • email Byrne@ivcc.edu • Web www.ivcc
Coordinators Robert Byrne; Jeff Carver; Tim Horger; Mike Phillips
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform Data users our program, community
org's Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, enforcement Funding sources
donations, grant (ACS) Affiliation Rivers Curriculum Project, Southern Illinois University; Illinois
EcoWatch
Illinois Valley Community College monitors the Little Vermilion River. We have used the Rivers
Curriculum Project for the last four years and have just begun Illinois EcoWatch monitoring.
Lake County Forest Preserve District/Wildlife Monitors
Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 Riverwoods Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015
ph 847-948-7753 ext. 212 • fax 847-948-7712
Coordinator Tom Smith
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 50, + 2 teachers/10 students
Biological terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (buckthorn, garlic mustard) Other
activities debris cleanup, restoration (preserve stewardship)
Lake County Forest Preserve District monitors wildlife including sandhill cranes, bluebirds, wood
ducks, frogs, bats, butterflies, and plants. We also conduct an orchid recovery project and monitor
streams.
Lake Wildwood Association/Stream Monitoring (1995)
RR 2 Box 1875, Varna, IL 61375
ph309-463-2047-fax309-463-2047-emailPhelps@dave-world.net
Coordinator Robert A. Phelps
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, flow/water level Biological macroinvert. Data users our
program, community org's, state gov't Data uses estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
plan restoration/ swimming advisories , Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Lake Wildwood Association monitors water quality using physical aspects of the stream and effects
on macroinvertebrates.
Natural Area Guardians (1995)
10655 North 2300 Ave., Geneseo, IL 61254
ph 309-441-5314
Coordinator Dorothy K. Brown
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 7
Phys/chem water temp., turbidity, flow/water level, sedimentation, bank stability Biological macroinvert.,
terrestrial veg. Data users state gov't Data uses research Funding sources memberships
Affiliation Illinois EcoWatch Network; Illinois RiverWatch; Henry County Soil and Water Conservation
District
Natural Area Guardians collect ecological data used by scientists to monitor long-term trends in
ecosystem health. Our volunteer monitoring consists primarily of stream habitat and biological
surveys, and is coordinated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois River Watch,
a program of the Illinois EcoWatch Network.
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Openlands Project (1996)
220 S. State St., Room 1880, Chicago, IL 60604-2103
ph 312-427-4256 ext. 242 • fax 312-427-6251 • email OPENLANDS @AOL.COM
Coordinator Kent Taylor
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other
activities restoration (bank stabilization) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, plan restoration Annual
budget $0 Affiliation Illinois Riverwatch
Openlands Project monitors Prairie, Grant, Jackson, and Tyler Creeks in Midewin National Tallgrass
Prairie.
Red Hill High School/Illinois EcoWatch Network Stream Monitoring (1995)
c/o Brian R. Garrard, 908 Church St., Bridgeport, IL 62417
ph 618-945-2521 • email bgarrard@red.lawrnc.kl2.il.us
Coordinators Ben Barber; Dana Curtiss
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/8 students
Phys/chem water temp., turbidity Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial
veg., exotic/invasive spp. Data users state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation Funding sources state gov't,
school budget Affiliation Illinois Department of Natural Resources; Illinois EcoWatch Network
Red Hill High School conducts stream assessment as part of the Illinois EcoWatch Network.
Rivers Project (1990)
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Box 2222, Edwardsville, IL 62026-2222
ph 618-692-2446 • fax 618-692-3359 • email rivers@siue.edu • Web www.siue.edu/OSME/river
Coordinator Dr. Robert Williams
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 3,000 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, phosphorus, hardness, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels) Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling
Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems Funding sources fed., state,
and local gov't, foundations, businesses, University budget Annual budget -$40,000 Affiliation
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
The Rivers Project is an integrated, multi-dimensional science, social studies, mathematics, and
language arts project developed to introduce water quality dimensions and the study of rivers into the
nation's high schools. Training is accomplished through workshops or week-long summer sessions
where new teachers interact with participants from the existing network of "Rivers Project" schools. A
river watch network, tied together via the Internet and World Wide Web, provides a technological
framework and access to the Project's activities and data.
Watershed Appreciation Through Education and Research (W.A.T.E.R.) (1998)
1635 John St., Sycamore, IL 60178-1099
ph 815-899-3939 • fax 815-895-0022
Coordinator Anita Nelson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15
Phys/chem rainfall, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish Other activities debris cleanup,
debris monitoring, photo surveys, restoration (stream, wetland, prairie) Affiliation Kishwaukee Partnership
W.A.T.E.R., founded in response to 1996 flooding, is now training citizens to monitor the
Kishwaukee River. We are also conducting a fish study with supporting macroinvertebrate data
collection, as a follow-up to a recent Department of Natural Resources study. We address issues of
agriculture (we studied swine spill effects and held a mini-conference for farmers) and increasing
development pressures. Our new Blue Heron Outdoor School will involve students in local stream,
wetland, and prairie restoration efforts.
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Also active in Illinois:
Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program (see listing in Canada)
Heidelberg College Water Quality Laboratory/Cooperative Private Well Testing Program
(see listing in Ohio)
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) RiverWatchers (see listing in
Ohio) ,
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Friends of Sugar Creek, Inc. (1997)
P.O. Box 171, Darlington, IN 47940
ph 765-362-5351
Coordinator Sean Grady
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 7, + 6 teachers/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, alkalinity, metals,
pesticides, flow/water level Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users our program,
community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Friends of Sugar Creek monitors most of the watershed of Montgomery County that feeds Sugar
Creek, Indiana's most popular recreational river. Our program has joined all the high schools and
the City of Crawfordsville's sewage treatment plant laboratory in an effort to learn what is happening
to our watershed. We test four times each year and the results will be entered onto our Website.
Friends of the White River/Kingfisher Project (1994)
1678 Ashwood Dr., Greenwood, IN 46143-8823
ph 317-889-1039 • fax 317-889-1090 • email KGLANDER@SURF-ici.com
Coordinators Greg Gerke; Dawn Kroh
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 25, + 20 teachers/500 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness Biological
macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, children's fishing Data users our
program, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding
sources state gov't, memberships, donations Annual budget ~$2,000
Friends of the White River monitor the White River in Marion, Johnson, and Hamilton counties. Our
volunteers are mainly school groups, aided by mentors from the Rotary Club, the Indianapolis
Fly casters, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and Indiana Department of Environmental
Management.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources/Riverwatch (1992)
402 W. Washington, W265, Indianapolis, IN 46204
ph 317-232-0108 • fax 317-233-3882 • email jeff_muse_at_dnrlan@ima.isd.state.in.us •
Web w\vw.state.in.us./dnr/
Coordinator Jeff Muse
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1,500; + 500 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup, stream channel
morph. Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing/ screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources
state gov't Annual budget -$55,000
Riverwatch is a statewide volunteer water quality monitoring and Adopt-A-River program. We train
adult volunteers to monitor river and stream water quality through physical, biological, and chemical
testing. These adult trainers then train other community members and students. In the Adopt-A-River
component of the program, we recognize and support volunteers who adopt a section of stream bank
and conduct several cleanups each year.
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Indiana Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (1989)
School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-2100
ph 812-855-4556 • fax 812-855-7802 • email joneswi@indiana.edu
Coordinator William W. Jones
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 90
Phys/chem Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, color Biological chlorophyll Other activities human use
surveys Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration, state
305(b) report Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget ~$20,000
The Indiana Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program was established by the Indiana Department of
Environmental Management to help protect and manage the state's lakes. Nearly three-quarters of
Indiana's 520 lakes of 50 or more acres suffer from deteriorating water quality. We train volunteers
statewide to monitor Secchi transparency. Each volunteer measures clarity from a boat at least
biweekly from May to September.
Indiana Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program
P.O. Box 6015 (Shadeland), Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015
ph 317-308-3191 • fax 317-308-3219 • email Kclehden@dem.state.in.us •
Web www.ai.org/IDEM/OWN/Voluntee.html
Coordinator Kathryn I. Clendenin
LAKE/POND, WETLAND
Funding sources state gov't
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) recently established the position of
Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator, focusing on lake and wetlands, monitoring and
also managing the IDEM grant that funds River Watch. IDEM has partnered with the Indiana
Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program to work on increasing the number of lakes being monitored and
the parameters being tested. An educational component (K-12 action projects) is in the development
stage and wetlands monitoring is in the research, stage.
Indianapolis Flycasters (1995)
6312 Bryan Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46227-7669 " '..."""" - -
ph 317-787-2867 ,..'',
Coordinator Thomas E. Quill
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 6, + 6 teachers/200 students ,
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert, bacteria Other activities stream channel morph. Data users our program,
state gov't Data Uses educ., research, screen for problems, state 305(b) report Funding sources state
gov't, businesses, memberships Affiliation Indiana Riverwatch
Indianapolis Flycasters monitor the White River watershed in Marion and Hendricks counties,
especially Fort Harrison State Park (Fall Creek) in Indianapolis.
Izaak Walton League, Fort Wayne Chapter/Ropchan Meadowlands (1987)
17525 Griffin Rd., Huntertown, IN 46748
ph 219-424-7077 • fax 219-422-4855 • email bpmjl@fortwayne.infi.net
Coordinator Ron James
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 40
Phys/chem turbidity, flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife,
exotic/invasive spp. (wild mustard, purple loosestrife, Canadian thistle) Other activities land use surveys,
human use surveys, restoration (prairie, forest) 'Data users our program, local gov't Data uses educ.,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, plan
restoration Funding sources foundations, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual
budget ~$500 Affiliation Izaak Walton League of America
IWLA 's Fort Wayne Chapter monitors Montana Creek watershed and portions of Cedar Creek and its
watershed. We conduct reforestation and prairie restoration for recreational and educational use as
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well as wildlife and fisheries habitat monitoring.
Little River Wetlands Project, Inc. (1996)
6530 W. Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818
ph 219-489-5032 • fax 219-422-4855 • email bpmjl@fortwayne.infi.net •
Coordinator Ron James
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, restoration (wetlands, forestation), filter
strips Data users our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning,
plan restoration Funding sources state gov't, businesses, memberships, donations Annual budget
~$120
Little River Wetlands Project monitors the Little River (also known as Little Wabash River). We
conduct invertebrate and basic chemical testing four times a year at four sites, and report our results
to Indiana DNR's Water Watch program. We also conduct an annual full-scale cleanup, with more
frequent partial cleanups, of the river, its banks, and nearby roadways.
Oak Hill Junior High/Pipe Creek Water Monitoring (1997)
2260 W. Delphi, Converse, IN 46919
ph 765-395-7167 • email amitchel@holli.com
Coordinator Al Mitchel
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses
educ., estab. baseline conditions Funding sources local gov't, school budget
Oak Hill Junior High's 8th grade science students are conducting water quality monitoring in the
Pipe Creek watershed, where most of the school district is located.
Riverview Middle School/Riverview Science Club (1994)
2465 Waterworks Rd., Huntington, IN 46750
ph 219-356-0910 • fax 219-358-2243 • email spark@neptune.esc.kl2.in.us
Coordinator Steve Park
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 15, + 2 teachers/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup,
photo surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., screen for
problems Funding sources state gov't, donations Annual budget ~$75 Affiliation Riverwatch -
Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources
Riverview Middle School monitors the physical and chemical characteristics of our river. We also
collect benthic macroinvertebrates to help monitor water quality.
Riverwatch - See Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Spencer County Riverwatch (1997)
Spencer County Soil & Water Conservation District, 201 Elm St., Rockport, IN 47635
ph 812-649-9137 • fax 812-649-2341 • email in313!jkthomps@inlOOO.in.nrcs.usda.gov
Coordinators Jennifer Thompson; Betsy Wilkinson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup Data users fed., state, and local
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning Funding sources state gov't Affiliation
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Soil and Water Conservation District
Spencer County Riverwatch recently implemented a program of bimonthly biological and chemical
monitoring on Crooked and Sandy Creek watersheds with the addition of other -watersheds as more
volunteers are recruited.
St. Joseph County Well Testing (1991)
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, 646 County/City Building, South Bend, IN 46601-1870
ph 219-235-9604 • fax 219-233-5437 • email Tom_Hampton@acn.purdue.edu
Coordinators Bernie Byrd; Gene Myer
GROUND WATER Volunteers 15
Phys/chem nitrogen, metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides Data users our program, community org's Data
uses educ., screen for problems
St. Joseph County Well Testing conducts voluntary well testing for nitrates, pesticides, volatile
organic chemicals (VOCs), and metals.
Water Watcher of Indiana (1992)
10464 North Grove Rd., Milford, IN 46542
ph 219-658-9108 • fax 219-269-2023 • email jrouch@npcc.net
Coordinator John Rouch
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 12, + 100 teachers/500 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert, bacteria, fecal coliform, Pollut Toler Index Other activities.debris monitoring,
land use surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our program, community org's,
state and local goy't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, estab. baseline conditions . Funding sources fed.
and state gov't, businesses Annual budget -$30,000 Affiliation Collaborative Research Alliance for
Water Quality Data & Development (CRAWDAD): Rivers Project
Water Watcher of Indiana carries out a project called Indiana Rivers and Streams. We train teachers
and group leaders across the state in water monitoring of streams and rivers, and sometimes in other
interdisciplinary curriculum activities related to water testing and watershed study.
Wildcat Creek School Monitoring Program (1996)
Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1113 E. 4th St., Marion, IN 46952-4211
ph 765-668-8983 • fax 765-662-9615 • email in304!dmcgriff@ 101000.in.nrcs.usda.gov
Coordinators Darrel L. McGriff; Rene Weaver
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert. Data users state and local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions Funding sources state and local gov't
Wildcat Creek School Monitoring Program does local monitoring as part of a total watershed
program. •.
Wildcat Guardians/Stream Quality Monitoring Program (1992)
P.O. Box 6421, Kokomo, IN 46904-6421
ph 765-628-3360
Coordinator Garry Hill
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 3
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys,
stream channel morph., restoration, Adopt-A-River Section Data users our program, state gov't Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, enforcement Funding sources state gov't, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget
$0 Affiliation Indiana DNR RiverWatch
Wildcat Guardians monitor Wildcat Creek and its tributaries.
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Also active in Indiana:
Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program (see listing in Canada)
Heidelberg College Water Quality Laboratory/Cooperative Private Well Testing Program
(see listing in Ohio)
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) RiverWatchers (see listing in
Ohio)
Rivers Project (see listing in Illinois)
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Burlington Community High School/Flint Creek Water Quality Group (1994)
421 Terrace, Burlington, IA 52601
ph 319-753-2211; 319-752-2895 • fax 319-753-6634 • email Iundy@treks.burlington.kl2,ia.us
Coordinator Sherman Lundy
RIVER/STREAM ; Volunteers 15, + 2 teachers/35 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
chloride, flow/water level Biological macroinvert. Other activities land use surveys, restoration
(riparian zone devel) Data users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration Funding sources local gov't, businesses Annual budget ~$ 1,500 Affiliation Iowa
Rivers Project
The Flint Creek Water Quality Group is the testing arm of the Flint Creek Advisory Board ofDes
Moines County Conservation Board. We monitor 18 sites for 35 miles along the Flint Creek
Watershed, and map land use along the creek.
Chariton Middle School Science Club/ECO Monitors (1995)
522 Auburn Ave., Chariton, LA 50049
ph 515-774-2948 • fax 515-774-4109
Coordinators Dennis Reida; Lowell Wiele
LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 3 teachers/20 students . '
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, alkalinity,
metals Biological fish, habitat assessments, birds, wildlife Other activities watershed mapping Data
users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning Funding sources state gov't,
foundations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000
Chariton Middle School's ECO Monitors are collecting 'data as pan of a 5-year project. We conduct
bimonthly water monitoring of the three Lucas County lakes (Ellis, Morris, Red Haw) that provide
Chariton's drinking water. We collected baseline data; then improvements were made to the
watershed, lakes, and shoreline. Quarterly reports on our monitoring are sent to NRCS and DNR.
Clear Lake Enhancement and Restoration (CLEAR) Project (1995)
P.O. Box 863, Clear Lake, IA 52151
ph 515-424-4452 • fax 515^423-8779 • email swcd@willowtree.com
Coordinator Van Sterner ,
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, AGRIC DRAINAGE TILES
Volunteers 12, + 2 teachers/50 students ..
Phys/chem rainfall, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Other
activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, soil testing, lawn care
education Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation Funding sources state
gov't, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$500
The CLEAR Project monitors Clear Lake and water entering the lake at seven locations on a biweekly
basis. Algae blooms are the primary symptom and nutrient enrichment (especially phosphorus) the
problem. The watershed contains both urban and rural nonpoint sources of pollution. We are funded
by EPA Section 319 through Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Earth Team/USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
7515 NE Ankeny Rd., Ankeny, IA 50021
ph 888-526-3223 • fax 515-289-1227 • email Eginoire@swcs.org
Coordinator Michele Eginoire
Funding sources fed. and local gov't, foundations
Earth Team volunteers work in all areas of conserving our natural resources. We have a volunteer
coordinator located in every state and over 2,000 offices nationwide. The National Volunteer
Coordinator puts people in touch with their state volunteer coordinators.
Five Island Lake Restoration (1991)
13 N. Madison, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
ph 712-852-4810 • fax 712-852-3744 • email JCOFFEY@NCN.NET •
Web www.yadaconsuldng.com/fiveislandlake
Coordinator Jim Coffey
LAKE/POND Volunteers 6, + 1 teacher/30 students
Phys/chem Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological macroinvert., bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic
veg. Other activities land use surveys, photo surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program
Data uses screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, swimming advisories
Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual
budget -$6,000
Five Island Lake Restoration's goal is to restore a 1,000^-acre lake, using shoreline stabilization,
watershed management, and hydraulic dredging. We take water samples at five areas monthly to
gauge our progress in improving water clarity.
Izaak Walton League of America, Linn County Chapter/Save Our Streams (1994)
6329 Eastview Ave., S.W., Cedar Rapids, LA 52404
ph 319-396-8675
Coordinator Norm Fluegel
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 25, + 1 teacher/8 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, turbidity, nitrogen, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, pipe surveys, photo surveys
Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community
organizing, screen for problems Funding sources memberships Annual budget ~$ 1,050
Affiliation Izaak Walton League of America
Linn County Save Our Streams sponsors countywide monitoring using the adopt-a-waterway model.
Our League also does its own monitoring of a 5-mile stretch of the Cedar River. Our reports go to the
Federal EPA, State DNR, County Health and Conservation departments, and state and national
offices of the Izaak Walton League. We donate Save Our Streams books, videos, and other
educational materials to youth, adult, and school groups.
Kuemper Catholic Grade School Sixth Grade (1992)
P.O. Box 827, Carroll, IA 51401-3096
ph 712-792-2123 • fax 712-792-8072 • email stlawren@netins.net OR dnkoes@netins.net
Coordinator Mary Koester
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, flow/water level Data users our program Data uses
cduc. Funding sources donations Annual budget ~$100
Kuemper Catholic Grade School Sixth Grade studies the concept of the watershed and focuses on
our own Middle Raccoon River watershed. We begin water testing in the fall and a core of student
volunteers continues through the year.
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Marion High School Field Biology/Composition Class (1976)
675 S. 15th St., Marion, IA 52302
ph 319-377-9891 ext. 1165 • fax 319-377-7621 • email RSloan@Marion.kl2.ia.us
Coordinators J. Bates; R. Sloan
RIVER/STREAM ' Volunteers 2 teachers/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, bacteria, shellfish, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems
Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation Iowa Rivers Project; Izaak Walton League
Save Our Streams
Marion High School monitors a small stream and sends the results to the Iowa Rivers Project.
North Cedar Middle School Stream Team (1995)
400 Ball St., Clarence, IA 52216
ph319-452-3179-emaiIMSKandMK@aol.com
Coordinator Margaret Sadeghpour-Kramer
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 3 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife Other activities debris
cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, human use surveys, restoration (tree planting) Data users our
program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, research, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration
Funding sources fed. gov't Annual budget ~$300 Affiliation Iowa Rivers Project
North Cedar Middle School Stream Team takes 6th grade students to Mill Creek monthly during the
school year. Students do water quality monitoring, habitat studies, graphing of results, stream and
streambank cleanup, streambank restoration, and tree planting.
Stilwell Junior High Water Study (1997)
16th St. and Vine Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265 ,
ph 515-226-2770 • email goodmanp@wdm.kl2.IA.us
Coordinator Phyllis Goodman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen Data users our program Data uses educ. Funding
sources donations Annual budget ~$300
Stilwell Junior High Water Study monitors the Walnut Creek, a tributary of the Raccoon River. Our
purpose is to educate middle school students about water as a finite, controllable resource.
Sumner High School/Wapsipinicon River Watch (1987)
c/o Bernard Hermanson, 802 W. 6th, Sumner, IA 50674
ph 319-578-3341 • fax 319-578-3424 • email bernherm@sbt.net
Coordinator Bernard Hermanson
RIVER/STREAM ' Volunteers 1 teacher/8 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness,
alkalinity, carbon dioxide Biological bacteria Other activities photo surveys Data users our
program, community org's, fed. and state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, estab. baseline conditions
Funding sources donations Annual budget ~$300
Wapsipinicon River Watch has been collecting data twice monthly since before the Wapsipinicon
became a protected waterway. We also have aerial footage of the entire river in 1975 and in 1996.
West Delaware Middle SchooO/Maquoketa River Study (1995)
1101 Doctor St., Manchester, IA 52057
ph 319-927-5004
Coordinator Mike Savage
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4, + 14 teachers/200 students
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other activities debris
cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our
program, state gov't Data uses educ., research Funding sources state gov't Annual budget ~$300
West Delaware Middle School tests water quality, evaluating chemical, physical, and biological
parameters, over a 20-mile stretch of river. Our yearlong study concludes in late May with a River
Day celebration for the community. We conduct an intensive study of water quality during two one-
week summer school experiences.
West Lyon Future Farmers of America/Pioneer Watershed Watch (1996)
WestLyon Community School, 1787 182nd Ave., Inwood, IA 51240
ph 712-753-4917 • fax 712-753-4928
Coordinator Gary De Vries
LAKE/POND Volunteers 1 teacher/25 students
Phys/chem pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological macroinvert., bacteria,
fecal coliform Data users our program, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, estab.
baseline conditions, watershed planning Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$100
West Lyon FFA monitors Lake Pahoja quarterly to find out if improved agricultural practices and
man-made structures in the watershed are positively affecting the lake's water quality.
Wright County Water Monitoring (1994)
1768 O'Brien Ave., Clarion, IA 50525
ph 515-532-3185
Coordinator Bruce Voigts
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER, WELLS Volunteers 2, 4- 5 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, ammonia Biological macroinvert., fish, birds, wildlife
users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, enforcement Funding
sources fed. and local gov't, businesses Annual budget ~$ 1,200 Affiliation Wright County
Conservation Board
Wright County Water Monitoring involves students in monitoring rivers, streams, tile lines,
agricultural drainage wells, and rural drinking water wells. With the proliferation of livestock
confinements, water quality monitoring has high interest for many local citizens.
Data
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Butler County Community College/Water Quality Monitoring Program (1994)
901 S. Haverhill Rd., El Dorado, KS 67042-3280
ph 316-322-3139 • fax 316-322-3109 • email blangley@butler,buccc.cc.ks.us
Coordinator Bill Langley
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2 teachers/25 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride,
hardness, salinity, alkalinity, metals, flow/water level, atrazine Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning Funding sources local gov't
Annual budget -$1,000
Butler County Community College monitors the water entering El Dorado Lake, the water source for
the county. We sponsor a water festival for 4th-6th graders in Butler and Cowley counties, which form
the water basin for Walnut River.
Galena High School/Environmental Stream Team (1996)
602 East 8th St., Galena, KS 66739
ph 316-783-4499 • fax 316-783-1780
Coordinator Stan Carter
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 7, + 1 teacher/6 students .
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness,
alkalinity, metals, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg., shellfish Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, human use
surveys Data users our program, fed. and state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions,
watershed planning, enforcement, legislation Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0
Affiliation Missouri Stream Team 2000
Galena High School monitors a local freshwater stream that flows by a city park. The stream is
downstream from a Missouri city water treatment facility. We study various aspects of the stream and
its watershed including macroinvertebrates, chemical testing, and pollution.
Glendale Reapers 4-H Club Ninnescah River Cleanup (1990)
40050 NE 10th St., Pratt, KS 67124
ph 316-672-7289 '
Coordinator Ken Brunson
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 20
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses
advocacy, community organizing Funding sources fed. gov't Annual 'budget ~$10 Affiliation Pure
Water for Kansas ,
Glendale Reapers 4-H Club cleans trash from the southeast Ninnescah River in Lemon's Park in
Pratt, Kansas.
Highland Junior/Senior High/Highland Rivers and Stream Team (1990)
c/o Gary L. Keeha, P.O. Box 8, 402 East Main, Highland, KS 66035
ph 785-442-3286; 785-548-7372 • fax 785-442-3289
Coordinator Gary L. Keeha
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND
Volunteers 4 teachers/78 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
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conductivity, hardness, salinity, alkalinity, metals, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels)
Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys,
stream channel morph., restoration (revetment) Data users community org's, state and local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement,
swimming advisories Funding sources state gov't, donations Annual budget ~$200 Affiliation
Izaak Walton League; IL Rivers Project; MO Stream Team; Pure Waters for KS; GREEN; KSWIM
Highland Rivers and Stream Team monitors mainly the Wolf River and also the Missouri River. We
were the first active Kansas high school to monitor both macroinvertebrates and chemical
parameters, and the first Stream Team in Kansas to be recognized by the Kansas and National
Wildlife Federations, We monitor year-round on a bimonthly basis. Our natural resources class
manages local wetlands and state lakes for terrestrial and aquatic organisms.
Hillsdaie Water Quality Project (1993)
One New Century Parkway, Suite 115, New Century, KS 66031
ph 913-829-9414 • fax 913-782-1775 • email hwqp@tfs.net ,
Coordinator Brad Horchem
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR
Phys/chem rainfall, pH, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, pesticides Other activities land use
surveys, photo surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding
sources fed. gov't, businesses, donations Annual budget -$45,000
The Hillsdaie Water Quality Project updates a strategically based monitoring plan each year. We
collect stream samples from six sites and lake samples from three locations, plus one site at the outfall
of Hillsdaie Lake.
Manhattan High School Stream Team (1993)
2100 Poyntz, Manhattan, KS 66502
ph 785-587-2100; 785-587-2133 • fax 785-587-2132 • email druc@manhattan.kl2.ks.us
Coordinator Dru Clarke
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 1 teacher/20 students
Phys/chem pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, erosion, iron,
manganese, sulfates, water velocity Biological macroinvert., shellfish, birds Other activities land use
surveys, photo surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community
org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems,
nonpoint source assessment, state 305(b) report Funding sources .grassroots fundraising, school budget
Annual budget ~$700 Affiliation Kansas High School Nonpoint Source Water Quality Project; Kansas
Dept. of Health & Environment
Manhattan High School Stream Team originated with a 1993 grant from the Kansas Department of
Health and Environment (KDHE) and the EPA. Its initial purpose was to collect and analyze water
from a local watershed. We test every two weeks, send data to KDHE quarterly, and produce an
annual report. Our data were used to change municipal policy on dumping of water from a local
pool. We also are involved in public outreach to local elementary schools and protection and
conservation of the Kansas River. We conducted a successful petition drive and gave testimony to
prohibit further dredging for sand in the river channel. We have presented at the American Institute
of Biological Science and the Gulf of Mexico Symposium, and plan to develop a trail guide for
riparian zone walks.
North Environmental Water Team (NEWT) (1996)
Wichita Public Schools, 1437 Rochester, Wichita, KS 67203
ph 316-833-3000 • fax 316-833-3060 • emailjclark@feist.com
Coordinators Scott Baxter; Jim Clark
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 24 teachers/350 students
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Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
chloride, hardness, salinity, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological bacteria Other activities debris
cleanup, land use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling Data users our program,
community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning Funding sources state gov't, foundations,
businesses Annual budget -$500 Affiliation Pure Water for Kansas
North Environmental Water Team (NEWT) concentrates its efforts on urban watersheds in Wichita,
Kansas, which feed into the Arkansas River.
Southwind Sierra Stream Team (1995)
339 N. Rutan St., Wichita, KS 67208-3215
ph 316-685-7303 • fax 316-685-5076 • email Arkriver@feist.com
Coordinators DeEtte Huffman; Larry Zuckerman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments,
chlorophyll, wildlife Other activities debris monitoring, storm drain stenciling. Data users our program
Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment
Annual budget ,~$135 Affiliation Pure Water for Kansas (Kansas Wildlife Federation)
Southwind Sierra Stream Team monitors one area of the Arkansas River as well as Conskin Creek,
which empties into the Arkansas River. We share our data with the North High School (Wichita, KS)
database and Pure Water for Kansas. Occasionally we send samples to a laboratory or have someone
with more sophisticated equipment complete some of our tests.
Also active in Kansas:
Blue River Watershed Association/TRUE BLUE (see listing in Missouri)
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Appalachia-Science in the Public Interest/Appalachian Forest Health Project (1990)
50 Lair St., Mt. Vernon, KY 40456
ph 606-256-0077 • fax 606-256-0077
Coordinators Paul Kalisz; Jerry Waddle; Albert G. Fritsch
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 2
Biological terrestrial veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users community
erg's, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, watershed planning Funding
sources fed. gov't, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$30,000
Appalachia-Science in the Public Interest monitors both river and forest of the Upper Cumberland
River Basin. We monitor the Rockcastle River and the forest health of 50 Kentucky plots, and conduct
an annual River Day event.
Brushy Fork Water Watch (1982)
403 Center St., Berea, KY 40403
ph 606-986-9540
Coordinator Joyce M. Hannan
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, chloride Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments,
aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup Data users state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed
planning, enforcement, legislation, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't
Affiliation Kentucky Water Watch Program
Brushy Fork Water Watch monitors four Madison County streams, testing approximately every two
months. We test physical parameters and conduct riparian area observations which include water
conditions, fish, and aquatic insects. Occasionally we provide talks and displays on water-related
issues.
Doe Run Lake Water Watch (1990)
Kcnton County Conservation District, 6028 Camp Ernst Rd., Burlington, KY 41005-9520
ph 606-586-7903 • fax 606-586-7683 • email mkschwan@kcc.fsa.usda.gov
Coordinators Mary Kathryn Dickerson; Gayle Pille
LAKE/POND Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride Biological
habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys Data users
our program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources state and
local gov't Annual budget -$100
Doe Run Lake Water Watch monitors Doe Run Lake, 'built as a flood control structure in the late
1970s. We are concerned about excessive sedimentation of lakes and pollution from septic tank
drainage.
Fleming Creek Watershed Project (1996)
Rt. 2, Box 27B, Flemingsburg, KY 41041-9697
ph 606-845-9387 • fax 606-845-0764
Coordinator James K. Sundys
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 30, + 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
chloride, hardness, salinity, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments,
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bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, shellfish bed closures, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report
Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Fleming
County Conservation District
Fleming Creek Watershed Project focuses on social and economic awareness, as well as biological
issues, in response to the high concentration of dairy farms along Fleming Creek, which produces
large quantities of animal waste.
Friends of Jessamine Creek (1991)
2375 Glasses Mill, Wilmore, KY 40390
ph 606-858-3598 • fax 606-858-4305 • email 104124.3224@compuserve.com
Coordinators Dwight Hitch; Kathy Walsh
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10
.Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, pesticides, toxicity, flow/water
level Biological habitat assessments, bacteria, wildlife, algae Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, swimming advisories Funding sources
fed. gov't, donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Kentucky Waterways Alliance
Friends of Jessamine Creek regularly tests our creek's water, sponsors cleanups, and educates.
Izaak Walton League, Northern Kentucky Chapter/Water Issues Task Force (Save
Our Streams) (1989)
P.O. Box 18374, Erlanger, KY 41018
ph 606-356-7504 • fax 513-636-4519 • Web www.iwla.org
*• Coordinator Mark A. Bergman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD Biological macroinvert., bacteria Other activities debris
cleanup Data users our program, state gov't Data uses enforcement Funding sources businesses,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$100 Affiliation Izaak Walton League of America
Northern Kentucky Chapter is a small cog in IWLA's Save Our Streams Program. Our monitoring
efforts are at present limited to two to three times per year on two streams (historically, Gunpowder
and Banklick Creek). We have been involved in monitoring Licking River on a litigation basis.
Kentucky Water Watch Program (1985)
Dept. for Environmental Protection, Div. of Water, 14 Reilly Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601-1189
ph 800-928-0045 • fax 502-564-3410 • email KYWWP@IGC.ORG • Web water.nr.state.ky.us/ww/
Coordinator Ken Cooke
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND
Volunteers 327, + 220 teachers/32,600 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, chloride Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments
Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, storm
drain stenciling, construction site inspec. Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources
fed. and state gov't, businesses, donations Annual budget -$135,000 Affiliation Kentucky Division of
Water
Kentucky Water Watch is a program conducted by the Kentucky Division of Water with services
designed to encourage and support citizen participation in the wise management of community water
resources including streams, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater. Our programs include water quality
monitoring, community education, leadership development, and community organization.
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Lawrence County Soil Conservation District (1995)
Route 1, Box 2200, Louisa, KY 41230
ph 606-673-3800
Coordinator Dale C. Smith
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, chloride, metals, flow/water level Data users state gov't ^
Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, legislation Funding
sources state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation Kentucky Water Watch
Lawrence County Soil Conservation District monitors Left Fork Elaine Creek, Lower Laurel Creek,
and Caines Creek.
Lewis County Junior High Kentucky Water Watch/Critter Catchers (1994)
Science Department, Box 69, Lions Lane, Vanceburg, KY 41179
ph 606-796-6228 • email LewisJr@KiH.Net
Coordinator Joseph H. Gilbert
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 2 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, exotic/invasive spp. (zebra
mussels) Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users our program, state gov't ^ Data
uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding
sources state and local gov't, foundations, education funds Annual budget ~$100 Affiliation Kentucky
Water Watch
Lewis County Junior High's Critter Catchers monitor water quality using Kentucky Water Watch
biological assessment and some chemical monitoring. Reports are forwarded to the State Department
of Water Quality. Students also use Internet resources to share data with other schools.
Mercer Water Watch (1992)
1245 Oregon Rd., Salvisa, KY 40372-9768
ph 606-865-2994 • fax 606-865-2994
Coordinators Jan Jennemann; Pat W. Martin; Don Pelly
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 18, + 3 teachers/65 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, metals, hydrocarbons,
pesticides, flow/water level, herbicides Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic
veg., terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, shellfish, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris
cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph.,
restoration (streambank, wetlands, upland drainage area), nonpoint source surveys Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, swimming advisories Funding
sources state gov't, foundations, donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Kentucky Waterways
Alliance; Kentucky River Watershed Watch
Mercer Water Watch focuses on water quality issues and does testing several times a year. We are
currently working in conjunction with the Kentucky River Watershed Watch and Salt River Watershed
Watch.
Monticello High School/Science Department (1991)
c/o Cecilia Webb/Tate, 135 Cave St., Monticello, KY 42633
ph 606-348-5312 • email ctate@monticello.kl2.ky.us
Coordinator Cecilia Webb/Tate
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2 teachers/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, chloride Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris
monitoring Data users our program Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions Funding sources state gov't Annual budget ~$100 Affiliation Kentucky Water Watch
Monticello High School students monitor Springs and Beaver Creeks in the Cumberland River Basin.
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Also active in Kentucky:
Heidelberg College Water Quality Laboratory/Cooperative Private Well Testing Program
(see listing in Ohio)
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) RiverWatchers (see listing in
Ohio)
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Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation/River Watch & Canal Watch (1992)
P.O. Box 6965, Metairie, LA 70009-6965
ph 504-836-2238 • fax 504-836-7283 • email lpbfeduc@communique.net • Web www.gnofn.org/~lpfb/
Coordinators Stephanie Cirillo; Dawn Boudreaux
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, CANAL Volunteers 25 teachers/600 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
bacteria, fecal coliform, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, storm drain
stenciling, restoration (planting sea grass) Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, enforcement, swimming advisories
Funding sources fed. gov't, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation coordinates student monitoring of the water quality of rivers
and canals that empty into Lake Pontchartrain.
Also active in Louisiana:
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) (see listing in Florida)
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Boyden Lake Association Monitors (1989)
RR 1 Box 356, Robbinston, ME 04671
ph 207-454-2130
Coordinator Tessa Ftorek
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, AIR
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi Biological bacteria, birds, wildlife Other activities debris
cleanup Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, enforcement Funding sources memberships
Boyden Lake Association Monitors test the water quality of Boyden Lake, the water source for the
city ofEastport, for the sake of consumers, recreational users, and wildlife.
China Region Lakes Alliance (1983)
P.O. Box 970, South China, ME 04358
ph 207-445-5021 • fax 207-445-3208 • email GWLORD@AOL.COM
Coordinator George Lord
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, LAND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus, hardness, flow/water level
Biological fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Other activities land use surveys,
photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't,
foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$18,800
China Region Lakes Alliance conducts comprehensive watershed monitoring, maintenance, and
water quality improvement projects in the China Lakes region of central Maine. We have full-time
staff members and integrated municipal support personnel.
Citizens' Association of Liberty Lakes Water Quality/Lake St. George Water Level
Regime (1985)
P.O. Box 186, Liberty, ME 04949
ph 207-589-4316 : '
Coordinator Bernard Norwood
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
bacteria Other activities photo surveys Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses
screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, enforcement, swimming advisories Funding sources local
gov't, memberships, donations Annual budget ~$250
Citizens' Association of Liberty Lakes (CALL) conducts bacteriological and other tests for Lake St.
George, Cargill and Stevens Ponds, and Georges River.
Clean Water/Partners in Monitoring (1988)
University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 235 Jefferson St., P.O. Box 309, Waldoboro, ME 04572
ph 207-832-0343 • fax 207-832-0377 • email esp@umce.umext.maine.edu • Web www.umext.maine.edu
or: Maine State Planning Office, Maine Coastal Program, Station #38, Augusta, ME 04333
ph 207-287-3144 • fax 207-287-6489 • Web www.state.me.us/spo/
Coordinators Esperanza Stancioff (Univ. of Maine); Kathleen Leyden (State Planning Office)
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, MARINE Volunteers 375, + 25 teachers/500 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, salinity Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments,
bacteria, phytoplankton, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys Data
users community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, shellfish bed closures, swimming
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advisories, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations Annual budget
-$45,000 Affiliation ME State Planning/ME Coastal Program; Dept. Marine Resources; Gulf of Maine
Coastal Monitoring Network
The Clean Water/Partners in Monitoring program provides coordination, information, support, and
technical assistance to groups of volunteers and students who want to monitor their local waters.
Active programs include water quality, phytoplankton, and marine intertidal diversity monitoring. We
train and certify volunteers to monitor water'quality in shellfish-growing areas.
Community Lakes Association (1986)
72 Alpine Shores, Bryant Pond, ME 04219
ph 207-665-2788
Coordinator Art Burbar
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, BEACH, LAND Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, alkalinity Other activities
debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys, construction site inspec. Data users our program,
community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for
problems, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources local gov't, memberships . Annual budget
~$500 Affiliation Maine Congress of Lake Associations; Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection
Community Lakes Association volunteers monitor Secchi transparency, and we have hired a
biologist to monitor additional physical and chemical parameters for six ponds on a rotating basis.
Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association/Water Quality Monitoring Program
(1989)
23 Lakeside Lane, Jefferson, ME 04343
ph 207-563-8610 • fax 207-563-8610 • email RWHATCH@T1DEWATER.NET
Coordinator Richard Hatch
LAKE/POND Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
chlorophyll, birds, exotic/invasive spp. (Myriophyllum sp., Lythrum salicaria, freshwater mussels) Other
activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, construction site inspec., restoration Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed
planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources local gov't,
memberships, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,200 Affiliation Maine Congress of Lake
Associations
Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association has produced eight years of monitoring work focused on
nonpoint source pollution involving phosphorus. Our data is the basis for remediation using best
management practices (BMPs) on more than 14 sites in the watershed. Damariscotta Lake, which
provides cold- and warm-water sport fishing, is the largest lake in a region of rapid development.
Damariscotta River Association/Tide Water Watch (1989)
P.O. Box 333, Damariscotta, ME 04543
ph 207-563-1393
Coordinators Alan Pooley; Tom Platt; Dave Bailey
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY Volunteers 18, + 1 teacher/2 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, salinity Biological bacteria Other activities land use surveys, storm
drain stenciling Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., enforcement, legislation,
shellfish bed closures, swimming advisories Funding sources grassroots fundraising Annual budget
~$2,200
The Damariscotta River Association analyzes fecal coliform and salinity twice monthly for 45 sites on
the Damariscotta Estuary and feeder streams. We also collect duplicate samples for the State
Department of Marine Resources. Large areas of the estuary are currently open for shellfish and
aqiiacidture and new areas are being opened.
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Deer Isle Partners in Monitoring (1992)
P.O. Box 69, Deer Isle, ME 04627
ph 207-348-6615 • fax 207-348-7769
Coordinators Dud Hendrick; Pat Weirs
LAKE/POND, MARINE Volunteers 12, + 2 teachers/2 students
Phys/chem DO, Secchi, toxicity . Biological bacteria, phytoplankton, E. coli Data users our program,
state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, enforcement, shellfish bed closures Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$500
Affiliation State of Maine Partners in Monitoring
Deer Isle Partners in Monitoring conducts E. coli and plankton monitoring in shellfish flats around
Deer Isle in Penobscot Bay, as well as Secchi disk and dissolved oxygen monitoring in ponds and
lakes.
Eliot/South Berwick School & Community Water Monitoring Program (1992)
Marshwood High School, 204 Dow Highway, Eliot, ME 03903-1498
ph 207-439-5600 • fax 207-439-2173 • email jtugel@nh.ultranet.com
Coordinator Joyce Tugel
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 4, + 2 teachers/25 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, salinity Biological bacteria Other activities debris
cleanup Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy Funding
sources local gov't Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation Maine Partners in Monitoring; Great Bay Watch
Monitoring Program
Eliot/South Berwick School and Community Water Monitoring Program monitors the Piscataqua
River and its tributaries, which are pan of the Great Bay New Hampshire/Maine watershed.
Friends of Casco Bay/Citizen Stewards Water Quality Monitoring Program (1993)
2 Fort Rd., South Portland, ME 04106 • •
ph207-799-8574-fax207-799-7224-emailCascobay@keeper.org
Coordinator Peter Milholland
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 110, + 1 teacher/5 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, salinity Biological bacteria, fecal coliform,
phytoplankton Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys Data
users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, land use decisions, shellfish bed closures, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed.,
state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual
budget -$73,000
The Friends of Casco Bay Citizen Stewards Program trains volunteers to assist the Casco BayKeeper
in monitoring the water quality of Casco Bay. Volunteers gather data at over 100 selected sites along
Casco Bay's 500-mile shoreline, collecting surface water and performing tests monthly from April
through October. The data are entered into a comprehensive computer database for management
and interpretation. We also collect water column profile data from the BayKeeper boat at offshore
sites and sample water at closed clam flats to test for fecal coliform bacteria.
Friends of the Royal River (1993)
140 North Rd., North Yarmouth, ME 04097
ph 207-829-5895 • fax 207-761-9872 • email Holman@compuserve.com •
Web www.cascobay.com/royal/royal.htm
Coordinator Mary Holman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 40, + 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, turbidity Biological macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform, E. coli Other
activities debris cleanup, fish ladder upkeep Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses
educ., screen for; problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning
Funding sources foundations, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,000
Friends of the Royal River conducts freshwater monitoring on the Royal River Watershed.
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Friends of Sebago Lake (1991)
P.O. Box 445, Casco, ME 04015
ph 207-655-5127
Coordinator Col. Nelson Thompson
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, BEACH Volunteers 10
Phys/chem Secchi Biological habitat assessments, aquatic veg. Other activities photo surveys, beach
profiling Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, legislation Funding sources memberships, donations
Friends of Sebago Lake is a lake data collection and research group primarily focused on the effects
of water level management changes on shoreline erosion, littoral areas, and flora and fauna. We
advocate for more funding to study these aspects of northern lakes.
Georges River Tidewater Association (1990)
P.O. Box 336, Thomaston, ME 04841
ph 207-372-8868 • fax 207-372-0573 • email TCWELLS@Midcoast.com
Coordinator George Emery
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, MARINE, LAND Volunteers 20, + 1 teacher/40 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, salinity Biological bacteria Other activities land use surveys Data
users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, enforcement, shellfish bed closures
Funding sources businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$4,000
Georges River Tidewater Association protects and restores marine resources and water quality in the
St. George Estuary through advocacy, public education, and environmental monitoring.
Greater Pushaw Lake Association (1994)
1989 Essex St., Bangor, ME 04401
ph 207-942-2180 • email CallieE27
Coordinator Nick Houtman
LAKE/POND Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, phosphorus, Trophic State Index
scientists Data uses screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions
Annual budget ~$300
Greater Pushaw Lake Association monitors a relatively shallow 5,056-acre lake in a 75-mile
watershed. We take water samples at three locations twice a month from May till October, which are
read at the University of Maine.
Data users state gov't, univ.
Funding sources memberships
Highland Lake Association, Inc. (1978)
P.O. Box 1684, Windham, ME 04062
ph 207-892-6561
Coordinators Ralph Johnston; Keith Williams
LAKE/POND Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity Biological macroinvert,
fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, wildlife,
exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human
use surveys, stream channel morph., construction site inspec. Data users our program, community org's,
state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed
planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources memberships
Annual budget ~$ 1,000 Affiliation State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Highland Lake Association monitors Highland Lake in Windham and Falmouth (Cumberland
County).
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Islesboro Islands Tmst/lslesboiro Water Quality Monitors (1992)
P.O. Box 182, Islesboro, ME 04848
ph 207-734-6907 • fax 207-734-6747 • email iitsmill@midcoast.com
Coordinator Stephen Miller
ESTUARY, MARINE Volunteers 22, + 2 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, salinity Biological bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, human
use surveys Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, enforcement,
legislation, shellfish bed closures Funding sources state gov't, donations Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Affiliation Shore Stewards; UM Extension; Maine Dept. of Marine Resources
Islesboro Water Quality Monitors unites adult volunteers and high school students with municipal
shellfish management interests and community clean water advocates.
Kennebunk Conservation Comnnission/Kennebunk Water Testing Program (1994)
1 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME 04043
ph 207-985-4686
Coordinator Christine Feurt
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 15, + 2 teachers/16 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, salinity Biological bacteria, fecal coliform, phytoplankton, toxic
plankton Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, fish ladder construction Data users our
program, local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources
state and local gov't Annual budget ~$ 1,500 Affiliation Shore Stewards - Maine
The Kennebunk Water Testing Program monitors six stations on three rivers in the Gulf of Maine
watershed. We use citizen volunteers in the summer, and have a partnership with Kennebunk High
School during the school year. ;
email tastock@concentric.net
Keoka Lake Association
RR #2 Box 678, Bridgton, ME 04009
ph 207-647-2669 • fax 207-647-2785
Coordinator Thomas Stockwell
LAKE/POND, LAND Volunteers 2
Phys/chem DO, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological fish, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, construction site inspec. Data users community
org's, local gov't Data uses research, community organizing, land use decisions, watershed planning,
swimming advisories Funding sources memberships, donations Affiliation Lakes Environmental
Association " •
Keoka Lake Association monitors Keoka Lake in Waterford, Maine, for algae growth, fish
populations and changes, vegetation changes, and water clarity. Lakes Environmental Association
has taken over active and regular monitoring of oxygen and phosphorus levels.
Kittery Conservation Commission
Town of Kittery, Town Hall, Kittery, ME 03904
ph 207-439-4585 .
Coordinator L. Garth Turner-Harrington
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, BEACH Volunteers 11, + 1 teacher
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, salinity Biological bacteria, fecal coliform Data users our program,
state and local gov't Data uses estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, legislation, shellfish
bed closures Annual budget $0 Affiliation Maine Dept. of Marine Resources; University of Maine
Cooperative Extension
Kittery Conservation Commission monitors part of the Piscataqua River, Spruce Creek, Chauncey
Creek, Brave Boat Harbor, and the seashore (i.e., Seapoint and Crescent Beaches). We have helped
open clam beds for recreational clamming.
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Lake McWain Association (1988)
Box 29, Waterford, ME 04088-0029 (winter address: 53 Parker Rd., Shirley, MA 01464)
ph 207-583-2224; 978-425-9185 • fax 978-425-9185
Coordinator John Thompson
LAKE/POND Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, alkalinity Data users community org's Data
uses community organizing Affiliation Lakes Environmental Association (LEA)
Lake McWain Association monitors a 480-acre lake in west-central Maine. We check the lake from
mid-April through mid-October for clarity, pH, dissolved oxygen, and occasionally for other
minerals.
Lake Watch/Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (1997)
Volunteer Coordinator, 284 State St. Station 41, Augusta, ME 04333
ph 207-287-8069 • fax 207-287-9037 • email CHARLES.MANN@STATE.ME.US
Coordinator Charles R. Mann
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 150
Biological fish, birds, wildlife
Lake Watch supports effective fish and wildlife management and public safety on Maine's great
ponds. We create strong linkages between the Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife and individual
lake associations. The Congress of Lake Associations (COLA) conducts monitoring for us.
Lakes Association of Norway, Maine (1971)
P.O. Box 182, Norway, ME 04268
ph 207-743-8580
Coordinator David L. West
LAKE/POND Volunteers 4
Phys/chem DO, Secchi, phosphorus Biological bacteria, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup,
land use surveys, human use surveys, construction site inspec. Data users our program, community org's,
state and local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation, swimming advisories Funding sources local
gov't, businesses, memberships, donations Annual budget ~$4,000 Affiliation Lake and Watershed
Resource Management Associates
Lakes Association of Norway, Maine, monitors four lakes in town.
Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) (1970)
102 Main St., Bridgton, ME 04009
ph 207-647-8580 • email LAKES ©MAINE.COM •
Web WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/RAINFOREST/VINES/5660/
Coordinators Susan Breau; Peter Lowell
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 37
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert., chlorophyll Other activities land use surveys, construction site inspec. Data users our
program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed
planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation Funding sources local gov't, foundations, memberships
Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) monitors the lakes in the Sebago-Long Lake region of
Maine. We also work with schools to raise salmon for release in the Crooked River, and lead park,
trail, and stream projects in eight schools.
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Lawry Pond Association of Searsmont, Maine (1992)
HC 81 Box 2020, Searsmont, ME 04973 .
ph 207-342-5385
Coordinators Yvonne Burckhardt; Ruth Herz
LAKE/POND Volunteers 3
Phys/chem pH, Secchi, flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg.,
birds, wildlife Other activities photo surveys, stream channel morph., construction site inspec. Data
users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen
for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, enforcement, swimming advisories Funding
sources memberships Annual budget ~$30 Affiliation Congress of Lake Associations, Maine EPA
Lawry Pond Association monitors Lawry Pond and its watershed, and conducts loon counts.
The Lobster Conservancy/lntertidal Lobster Monitoring Program (1997)
P.O. Box 193, Orr's Island, ME 04066
ph 207-729-2635 • fax 207-729-2635 • email dcowan@horton.col.K12.me.us
Coordinator Diane Cowan
ESTUARY, WETLAND, MARINE Volunteers 28
Phys/chem water temp., salinity Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, shellfish, wildlife
Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, estab. baseline
conditions Funding sources foundations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000
The Lobster Conservancy's Intertidal Lobster Monitoring Program uses standard quadrat sampling
along transects to establish baseline data on the abundance and distribution of recently settled and
early juvenile lobsters. In our first year of volunteer monitoring, we have tested a method for
assessing health and productivity of lobster nursery habitats; we hope to use this method as a
predictive tool for projecting future recruitment to the lobster fishery.
Lower Patten Pond Water Quality Monitoring (1987)
RR1, Box 414, Surry, ME 04684 .
ph 207-667-3406
Coordinators Donald Ahem; Web Pearsall
LAKE/POND Volunteers 1
Phys/chem Secchi Data users state gov't Data uses advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation Affiliation Maine Department of Environmental
Protection Volunteer Monitoring
Maine Audubon Society/Tidal Marsh Monitoring and Assessment
P.O. Box 6009, Falmouth, ME 04105-6009
ph 207-781-2330 • fax 207-781-0974 • email rbryan@Maineaudubon.org • Web www.maineaudubon.org
Coordinator Robert Bryan
ESTUARY Volunteers 20
Phys/chem flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., exotic/invasive
spp. (Phragmites australis) Other activities restoration (tidal flows) Data users our program,
community org's, fed. and state gov't Data uses advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations
Maine Audubon Society works to evaluate tidal marsh health, especially the impacts caused by tidal
restrictions and invasive plant species.
Maine Department of Marine Resources (1988)
P.O. Box 8, West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575
ph 207-633-9500 • fax 207-633-9579 • email paul.anderson@state.me.us
Coordinators Paul Anderson; Kate Sullivan
MARINE Volunteers 125, + 20 teachers
Phys/chem salinity Biological bacteria, phytoplankton, shellfish
Other activities land use surveys,
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pipe surveys, human use surveys, shoreline surveys Data users state gov't Data uses screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, enforcement, shellfish bed closures, point
source assessment Funding sources fed. and state gov't
The State of Maine's Department of Marine Resources volunteer monitoring is focused on support of
the Shellfish Sanitation Program and involves collecting water samples, conducting shoreline
surveys, and making phytoplankton observations throughout Maine's marine waters. Information is
utilized by the^ Department to evaluate sanitary condition and potential threats to the shellfish-
consuming public from sewage pollution and potentially toxigenic phytoplankton. Information is also
used in conjunction with work done by the Department itself for the opening and closing of shellfish
growing areas.
Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (1971)
P.O. Box 445, Turner, ME 04282-0445
ph 207-225-2070
Coordinator Scott Williams
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 320, + 8 teachers/75 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, alkalinity Biological chlorophyll Data users
our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources
fed. and state gov't, foundations, businesses, donations
Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program sponsors monitoring of over 300 lakes by trained
volunteers. The majority of volunteers monitor transparency; approximately 10% monitor dissolved
oxygen, and a small group has been trained to monitor other parameters. The program is expanding
at a rate of 10% per year; we anticipate expanding the scope of monitoring as well.
Maine's Voluntary Anglers (1960)
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries, 650 State St., Bangor, ME 04401-5654
ph 207-941-4457 • fax 207-941-4443
Coordinator Dr. Joan Trial
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 750
Biological fish Data users state gov't Data uses estab. baseline conditions, fisheries management
Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$60,000
Maine's Voluntary Anglers offers anglers the opportunity to contribute catch-rate data for the
management of sport fisheries throughout Maine and to maintain a personal record of their angling
experiences. The program provides the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife with data on the
quality of the fisheries in over 200 lakes, ponds, and streams annually.
Noble Junior High School/Water Monitoring (1988)
Box 693, Route 9, Berwick, ME 03901
ph 207-698-1188 • fax 207-698-4401
Coordinators Pat Boisvert; Brian Doyle
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, AIR Volunteers 3 teachers/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, salinity Biological bacteria, chlorophyll Data users our
program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions,
shellfish bed closures Funding sources school budget, Wells NERR Annual budget ~$500
Affiliation Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
Noble Junior High monitors two estuarine systems along the southwest coast of Maine. Along with
other schools and volunteers at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, we monitor twice
each month. Through our efforts, local clam flats have been reopened for harvesting.
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Oguhquit Shellfish Conservation Commission (1995)
c/o Isabel Lewando, P.O. Box 672, Ogunquit, ME 03907
ph 207-646-3448
Coordinator Isabel Lewando
ESTUARY, MARINE Volunteers 1
Biological bacteria, fecal coliform, shellfish Other activities clam transplanting Data users our
program Data uses nonpoint source assessment, shellfish bed closures Annual budget $0
Ogunquit Shellfish Conservation Commission samples water weekly at eight estuarine and ocean sites
for testing by the Department of Marine Resources. Since 1997 we have also worked to spread the
clam (Mya arenaria) population by transplanting mature clams to fallow estuary areas and by
studying clam responses to harvesting and transplanting.
Partners in Monitoring - See Clean Water/Partners in Monitoring
Portage Lake Association
P.O. Box 285, Portage, ME 04768
ph 207-435-6591
Coordinator Kenneth Y. Hodsdon
LAKE/POND Volunteers 2
Phys/chem pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus Biological birds Data users our program Data uses
community organizing Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, businesses, memberships, donations
Affiliation Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
Portage Lake Association is involved in water quality testing and loon counts on Portage Lake.
Portland West YouthBuild (1994)
181 Brackett St., Portland, ME 04102
ph 207-775-0105 • fax 207-780-1701 • email ybport@ime.net
Coordinator Cindy Langley-Wilbur
BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem DO Biological bacteria, phytoplankton, E. coli Funding sources fed., state, and local "
gov't, foundations, businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising ' :
YouthBuild provides vocational, academic, leadership, job readiness, and life skill training for at-risk
youth who have dropped out of school. Trainees, prepare for the GED exams and participate in
service learning projects and at a construction site where they build affordable community housing.
Students record levels of E. coli bacteria and phytoplankton at six sites in Casco Bay around
Portland.
Scarborough Coastal Pollution Committee (1991)
269 Pine Point Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074-9238
ph 207-885-9032 , .
Coordinator John Lyon
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, BEACH Volunteers 7
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, salinity Biological bacteria, fecal
coliform Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program Data uses nonpoint source
, assessment, shellfish bed closures Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$2,000
Scarborough Coastal Pollution Committee monitors water quality in the Scarborough River
watershed and works to pinpoint sources of pollution that threaten shellfish beds.
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Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve/Watershed Evaluation Team (W.E.T.)
(1991)
342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells, ME 04090
ph 207-646-1555 ext. 12 or ext. 16 • fax 207-646-2930 • email sorringer@cybertours.com;shunt@ctl.net •
Web inlet.geol.sc.edu/estnet.html
Coordinators Stephanie Hunt; Scott Orringer
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, MARINE Volunteers 25, + 14 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, conductivity, salinity, flow/water level, tide stage, percent
saturation Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., shellfish,
birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys,
restoration (salt marsh, migratory fish), sanitary survey Data users our program, community org's, fed.,
state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, shellfish bed
closures, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,500 Affiliation The National Estuarine Research
Reserve System
The Wells Reserve Watershed Evaluation Team (W.E.T.) was established to characterize and monitor
the aquatic environment of the Little and Webhannet River estuaries. Students and volunteers
participate in hands-on scientific research and management activities at the Reserve. The information
is valuable as baseline data for the Reserve's research and may help guide current management
priorities. Reserve staff, W.E.T. volunteers and students, the Town of Wells, and the Maine
Department of Marine Resources have recently opened shellfish beds in the Webhannet after seven
years of closure. This was a direct result of monitoring fecal coliform contamination, the major source
of nonpoint source pollution in southern Maine. We are part of Estuary Net, a national program that
allows students to compare their data with other monitoring groups via the Web.
Wilson Lake Association/The Monitors (1988)
P.O. Box 162, Acton, ME 04001
ph 207-636-2412 '
Coordinators Teg Rood; Roger Stansfeild
LAKE/POND Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi Biological aquatic veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (zebra
mussels, milfoil) Other activities debris cleanup, restoration, watershed survey Data users our program,
community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement Funding sources memberships Annual budget ~$50 Affiliation York County
Volunteer Monitoring Program; Maine Congress of Lake Associations
Wilson Lake Association conducts bimonthly dissolved oxygen testing to a depth of 15 meters at 3-
meter intervals, as well as Secchi disk measurements. We monitor from early spring until the lake turns
over (around mid-October).
York Water Quality Monitoring Program (1994)
P.O. Box 2, Cape Neddick, ME 03902-0002
ph 207-363-4294 • email waterquality@usa.net • Web www,nh.ultranet.com/~micstan/ywqmp/index.htm
Coordinators Michelle Moody; Stan Moody.
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, BEACH Volunteers 6, + 1 teacher/4 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, salinity Biological bacteria Data users our program Data uses
educ., estab. baseline conditions Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$ 1,000 Affiliation
York Conservation Commission; Maine Partners in Monitoring
The York Water Quality Monitoring Program tests several streams in the town of York that empty into
the Gulf of Maine.
Also active in Maine:
New Hampshire Lakes Lay Monitoring Program (see listing in New Hampshire)
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Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc./Chesapeake Bay Citizens Monitoring
Program (1985)
6600 York Rd., Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21212
ph 410-377-6270 • fax 410-377-7144 • email acb@ari.net • Web www.gmu.edu/bios/bay/acb
Coordinator Ryan Davis
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 125
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity,
alkalinity, flow/water level, stream cross sections Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, chlorophyll,
aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., exotic/invasive spp. (multiflora rose, phragmites), canopy cover Other
activities photo surveys, stream channel morph., restoration (streamside forests, wetlands, seagrasses) Data
users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
state 305(b) report, evaluate restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$1.50,000
Affiliation Chesapeake Bay Program
The Chesapeake Bay Citizens Monitoring Program is a regional network of volunteers in
Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia who collect water quality data and information on tidal
portions and tributaries to the Chesapeake Bay. Currently we combine water quality monitoring with
habitat restoration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and involve volunteers in projects such as
transplanting and monitoring submerged aquatic vegetation in Maryland, restoring and monitoring
streamside forest buffers in Pennsylvania, and collecting baseline data in Virginia. We provide
guidance and technical assistance to other watershed groups who want to collect valuable
information in their watersheds.
Anne Arundel County Citizen Monitoring Program (1986)
Department of Planning and Code Enforcement, 2664 Riva Rd., MS 6402, Annapolis, MD 21401
ph 410-222-7441 • fax 410-222-7255
Coordinator Janis Markusic
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, salinity, water depth Data users our program, community org's,
local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, watershed planning Annual budget ~$2,500
The Anne Arundel County Citizen Monitoring Program assists the County in assessment of water
quality conditions and improvement efforts. Volunteers are supplied with equipment to collect data;
all attend training prior to the start of monitoring and two hands-on quality assurance/quality
control (QA/QC) sessions each year. Most volunteers monitor the tidal portions of the County's rivers
and creeks, which drain to the Chesapeake Bay. Citizen monitoring data is analyzed along with other
county monitoring data to reveal a more complete picture of the state of the County's streams, creeks,
and tributaries.
Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center/Severn River Monitoring Project (1985)
975 Indian Landing Rd., Millersville, MD 21108
ph 410-222-3822 • fax 410-222-3826 • email heyderj@clark.net •
Web www.AACPS.org/arlngtn/source/index.htm
Coordinators Paul DeRoo; Russell J. Heyde
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, AIR, LAND Volunteers 20 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem watertemp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, salinity Biological macroinvert., fish, aquatic veg.
Data users our program, community org's, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, estab.
baseline conditions Funding sources state gov't, foundations, school budgets Annual budget ~$800
Affiliation Project GLOBE
Severn River Monitoring Project conducts water quality monitoring on 12 brackish water sites on the
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Severn River. Middle, high school, and 5th grade students participate, and our program supports
science and social studies curricula.
Audubon Naturalist Society/Prince William County Water Quality Monitoring
Program (1997)
8940 Jones Mill Rd.-, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
ph 301-652-9188 ext. 3033 • fax 301-951-7179 • email AudubonNaturalist.org
Coordinator Cliff Fairweather
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 21
Phys/chem water temp., pH Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities watershed
walks Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, estab. baseline
conditions Funding sources foundations Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation Audubon Naturalist
Society Watershed Awareness Program
The Audubon Naturalist Society's Prince William County Water Quality Monitoring Program uses a
modified version of the EPA Rapid Bioassessment II protocol and includes riparian and instream
habitat assessment and macroinvertebrate surveys on a quarterly basis. Currently we monitor four
sites in the Occoquan watershed. This program is part of our larger Watershed Awareness Program in
Virginia, which also includes watershed walks, community based workshops and slide presentations.
Audubon Naturalist Society Water Quality Monitoring Program (1993)
8940 Jones Mill Rd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815
ph 301-652-9188 • fax 301-951-7179 • Web www.AudubonNaturalist.org
Coordinator Stephanie L. Mason
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 140
Phys/chem water temp., pH, flow/water level Biological, macroinvert., habitat assessments Other
activities watershed walks Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed
planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources foundations Annual budget -$20,000
Audubon Naturalist Society offers half-day introductory workshops in May and October, augmented
by macroinvertebrate identification and habitat assessment classes throughout the year. Monitoring
occurs three times a year: in May, July, and September.
Chesapeake Bay Citizens Monitoring Program - See Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc.
Chesapeake Bay SAV Hunt (1985)
177 Admiral Cochrane Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401
ph 410-573-4582 • fax 410-224-2781 • email kathy_reshetiloff@fws.gov
Coordinator Kathryn Reshetiloff
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 100
Biological aquatic veg. Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources fed. gov't Annual
budget -$500 Affiliation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Chesapeake Bay SAV Hunt citizen volunteers check ground areas that are aerially photographed
and confirm the presence or absence of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) beds, and, if possible,
identify the species. We work in the tidal portions of both Maryland and Virginia rivers and along the
Chesapeake Bay shoreline.
Chester River Water Quality Monitoring Program (1994)
c/o George Radcliffe, Centreville Middle School, 231 Ruthsburg Rd., Centreville, MD 21617
ph 410-758-0883 • fax 410-758-4447
Coordinators George M. Radcliffe; Dave Russell; Steve Wildberger
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 25, + 3 teachers/80 students
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, salinity Data users our program, community
org's, local gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources memberships, donations Annual .
budget ~$1,000 ;
The Chester River Water Quality Monitoring Program involves the combined efforts of citizens, local
groups, local schools, higher education institutions, and industry to monitor the Chester River
watershed. Data is analyzed by local school groups who also issue an Annual Report each spring.
Friends of the Upper Choptank River/Water Quality Monitors (1997)
Moot Point Farm, 25355 Moot Point Lane, Greensboro, MD 21639-1234
ph 410-479-3529 • email TAILSPIN@DMV.COM
Coordinator Helen Marie Spinelli
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, DO, Secchi, turbidity, salinity Biological habitat assessments Data
users our program, community org's, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration. Funding sources foundations, grassroots fundraising
Annual budget $0 Affiliation Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Friends of the,Upper Choptank River seek to create baseline information on the health of the
Choptank River, a major tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. We are gathering information on possible
locations of sustainable habitat for submerged aquatic vegetation in the River's watershed and basin.
Herring Run Watershed Association Stream Teams (1992)
4337 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD 21214
ph 410-254-1577 • fax 410-254-2206 • .
Coordinator Richard S. Hersey
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 130, + 4 teachers/50 students
Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, restoration (bank stabilization) Data
users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community .
organizing, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources state gov't, businesses, memberships,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Herring Run Watershed Association Stream Teams are affiliating with schools and nonprofits with
the goal of monitoring 100% of the waterways in Herring Run watershed, a Baltimore County
tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. Monitoring for macroinvertebrates is done in cooperation with Save
Our Streams.
Honn Point Water Monitoring Program (1985)
Honn Point Laboratory, P.O. Box 775, 2020 Honn Point Rd., Cambridge, MD 21613-0775
ph 410-221-8452 • fax 410-221-8490 • email baptist@hpl.umces.edu • Web www.hpl.umces.edu
Coordinator Cathy Baptist
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert, fish, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, birds, wildlife Other activities
debris cleanup Data users our program, local gov't, ,univ. scientists Data uses educ., research
Funding sources, state gov't, foundations
Honn Point Water Monitoring Program monitors the Choptank River, a tributary of the Chesapeake
Bay, for chemical and biological parameters.
Hunting Creek Watershed Management Task Force (1993)
P.O. Box 279, Huntingtown, MD 20639
ph 410-535-5870 • fax 410-535-:5870 • emailjleighty@chesapeake.net
Coordinator Jack C. Leighty
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 10
Biological fish, terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp.
Other activities land use surveys,
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photo surveys, stream channel morph., wetland surveys Data users local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources local
gov't Annual budget $0
Hunting Creek Watershed Management Task Force is developing a management plan for a
watershed of approximately 29 square miles, whose creek flows into the Patuxent River. The plan will
become part of a comprehensive county plan.
Izaak Walton League of America - See Save Our Streams Program
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary/Marsh Monitoring Program (1988)
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks, 1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian, MD 20711
ph 410-741-9330 • fax 410-741-9346 • email cswarth@umd5.umd.edu • Web members.aol.com/jugbay
Coordinators Karyn Molines; Chris Swarth
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 150, + 2 teachers/80 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological fish, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, restoration (wetland)
Data users our program, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community
organizing, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources local gov't, foundations, memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$ 120,000
The Marsh Monitoring Program is a long-term ecological study of freshwater tidal wetlands. Trained
volunteers assist with 10 studies carried out within a 620-acre sanctuary on the Patuxent River in
central Maryland. Studies focus on dissolved nutrient dynamics, amphibian migration, turtle ecology,
waterbird abundance, fish use of shallow water habitats, songbird migration, wetland plant
succession, and tree and shrub diversity.
Love of Learning Montessori School/Elementary Class Stream Monitoring Project
(1997)
9151 Rumsey Rd., Columbia, MD 21045
ph 410-715-9600
Coordinators Dan McNamara; Sue Muller; Victoria Kuntz
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2 teachers/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments . Other activities debris
cleanup Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration, enforcement Funding
sources local gov't, businesses, donations Annual budget $0 Affiliation Howard County Dept. of
Recreation & Parks Water Quality Monitoring Program
Love of Learning Montessori School students (grades 2-5) are involved in monthly
macroinvertebrate sampling at a local stream. We are expanding to include chemical analysis.
Maryland Coastal Bays Volunteer Monitoring Program (1997)
9609 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811
ph 410-260-8638 • fax 410-260-8640 • email.cwazniak@dnr.state.md.us • Web www.gacc.com/dnr/mcbp
Coordinator Cathy Wazniak
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 63
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, flow/water level Biological
chlorophyll Data users our program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. gov't Annual budget
~$ 15,000 Affiliation Maryland Coastal Bays National Estuary Program
Maryland Coastal Bays Volunteer Monitoring Program collects water quality data in the St. Martin
River and Isle of Wight, Assawoman, Sinepuxent, Newport, and Chincoteague Bays. The data will be
primarily used by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to help evaluate the effectiveness of
management actions.
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Maryland Save Our Streams - See Save Our Streams/Adopt-A-Stream
Montgomery County Stream Teams (1994)
250 Hungerford Dr., Suite 175, Rockville, MD 20852-4153
ph 301-217-6307 • fax 301-217-6376 • email Diane.Davis@co.mo.md.us • Web DEP.environ@co.mo.md.us
Coordinator Diane M. Davis
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 80 teachers/3,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen Biological macroinvert, habitat assessments, wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy,
community organizing, screen for problems, state 305(b) report Funding sources foundations, businesses
Montgomery County Stream Teams focus on all tributaries leading to the Chesapeake Bay,
especially in our urban headwaters. Working with students in grades 4-12, we do primarily biological
monitoring and very limited chemical testing.
NAAMP-North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (1996)
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 12100 Beech Forest Rd., Laurel, MD 20708-4038
ph 301-497-5932 • fax 301-497-5784 • email NAAMP@USGS.GOV •
Web www.mpl~pwrc.usgs.gov/amphibs.html
Coordinator Linda Weir
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, LAND
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall Biological wildlife, amphibians Data users our program, community
org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Affiliation United States Geological Survey-Biological
Resources Division
The NAAMP monitors amphibian populations with the help of volunteers. Our goal is to have
amphibian monitoring throughout North America. Currently volunteers can help by participating in
frog call surveys or salamander coverboard surveys.
Revitalizing Baltimore-Streams (1995)
Parks and People Foundation, 1901 Eagle Dr., Baltimore, MD 21207
ph 410-448-5663 ext. 108 • fax 410-448-5895
Coordinator Guy W. Hager
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, LAND Volunteers 100, + 10 teachers/50 students
Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling,
construction site inspec., restoration Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, state 305(b) report
Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$30,000
Revitalizing Baltimore brings together people who plant and care for trees and natural habitats,
monitor and restore streams, turn trashy lots into community gardens, conduct environmental
education, and provide job training for urban youth. We are a partnership of public agencies,
academic institutions, businesses, and private nonprofit and community organizations in -the Gwynns
Falls, Jones Falls, and Herring Run watersheds of the Patapco and Back Rivers. We are supported in
part with technical assistance and funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
(1970)
1 email info@saveourstreams.org •
Save Our Streams/Adopt-A-Stream
258 Scotts Manor Dr., Glen Burnie, MD 21061
ph 410-969-0084; 800-448-5826 • fax 410-969-0135
Web www.saveourstreams.org
Coordinator Amy Schnappinger
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 2,500
Phys/chem water temp., pH Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris
cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec.,
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restoration (tree plantings) Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, community organizing, plan restoration Funding sources state gov't, foundations, businesses,
donations Annual budget -$70,000
The Save Our Streams Adopt-A-Stream program provides fun, easy, and educational stream projects.
Tlie activities are designed to allow volunteers to monitor their stream and their watershed to create
restoration plans. Projects include water quality assessment, stream and watershed surveys, stream
cleanup, tree planting, and storm drain painting.
Save Our Streams Program/Izaak Walton League of America (1969)
707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2983
ph 301-548-0150 • fax 301-548-0146 • email sos@iwla.org • Web www.iwla.org
Coordinator Julie Vincentz Middleton
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic
veg., terrestrial veg., shellfish, birds, wildlife Other activities land use surveys, human use surveys, stream
channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration (streambank) Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations,
businesses, donations
Save Our Streams (SOS) is the grassroots stream, river, and wetlands monitoring and restoration
program of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA). Since 1969, we have trained volunteers in
every state. IWLA chapters in 32 states use the SOS program and thousands of other programs use
SOS monitoring methods. We track projects in all 50 states through our database, and have
produced a variety of workshops, booklets, fact sheets, training videos, habitat restoration guides,
and curricula for grades 1-12. In 1994 we started Stream Doctor, a stream restoration education
project. In 1996 we started the Wetlands Conservation and Sustainability Initiative to provide basic
wetlands information to non-scientists and encourage them to consult with experts and engage in
hands-on monitoring and stewardship activities.
Severn River Monitoring Project - See Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center
Sherwood Forest Naturalist Program (1990)
290 Nottingham Hill, Sherwood Forest, MD 21405
ph 410-849-2820 • fax 410-841-2554
Coordinator William Moulden
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE
Volunteers 3 teachers/325 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., shellfish, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, photo surveys, restoration (wetlands, oysters, threatened species)
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, screen for problems, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources local gov't,
foundations, memberships, donations Annual budget ~$2,000
Sherwood Forest Naturalist Program is an educational conservation program that produces
proficient skill-oriented naturalists capable of conducting direct-action environmental missions. Our
monitoring projects include SAV, stream, and species diversity surveys, and water quality monitoring.
We also sponsor a full spectrum of restoration projects on the Severn River.
St. Mary's River Watershed Project (1998)
c/o Dr. Nancy Paige Smith, General Delivery, St. Mary's City, MD 20686
ph 301-862-3615; 301-862-0405; 301-862-0392 • fax 301-862-0450 • Web web3.smcm.edu/~npsmith/
Coordinator Dr. Nancy Paige Smith
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1, + 2 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, metals, toxicity
Biological macroinvert., aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use
surveys, construction site inspec., restoration (erosion control, tree planting, stormwater runoff problems)
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Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration Funding sources grassroots fundraising Annual budget $0
St. Mary's River Watershed Project completed a watershed survey and partial stream survey of St.
Mary's River to check for pollution problems. In 1998 we set up a monitoring program relying on
citizen volunteers and St. Mary's College students. We have supplied general information (not for
enforcement) to St. Mary's County Department of Planning and Zoning, Maryland Department of
Natural Resources* St. Mary's College, and local environmental groups.
Stream Teams (1993)
Prince Georges Co. Gov't, Programs & Planning Div., 9400 Peppercorn PL, Suite 500, Largo, MD 20774
ph 301-883-5822 • fax 301-883-7139 • Web gcmd.gsfc.nasa.govstream_team/stream_team.html.
Coordinator Sharon Meigs
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 20, + 10 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, Secchi, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments,
terrestrial veg. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, storm drain stenciling
Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed
planning, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't, businesses Annual budget ~$5,000
Stream Teams' Adopt-A-Stream Program has 3 levels: Stream Reporters perform stream walks and
report problems; Stream Activists organize one or more activities such as stream cleanups, tree
plantings, storm drain stenciling, or public education; Stream Monitors collect and identify benthic
macroinvertebrates to perform habitat assessment twice a year. We use the Muddy Bottom or 20 jab
method developed for coastal plain streams. ' . .
Weems Creek Conservancy/Citizen Watch (1984)
3 Weems Creek Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401
ph 410-266-6944
Coordinator Elizabeth McWethy •
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 11
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, salinity, alkalinity Other activities pipe
surveys, construction site inspec., legal action Data users community org's Data uses advocacy, screen
for problems, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation Funding sources local gov't
Weems Creek Conservancy tests water quality weekly and works to encourage low boat mooring
density, low-impact recreation, and proper construction practices along creek banks. Our creek is
regulated by two different zoning codes (one city and one county) which meet in its middle. We
successfully sued the state highway department over illegal logging and violation of stormwater laws.
Also active in Maryland:
US EPA Region 3 Volunteer Water Monitoring Program (see listing in Pennsylvania)
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Allen Pond Bird Census (1985)
Lloyd Center for Environmental Studies, P.O. Box 87037, South Dartmouth, MA 02748
ph 508-990-0505 • fax 508-993-7868 • email lloydctr@lloydctr.MA.Ultranet.com • Web www.ultranet.com/~lloydctr
Coordinator John Hill
LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, MARINE, AIR, LAND Volunteers 3
Phys/chem air temperature Biological habitat assessments, birds, wildlife Data users our program,
community org's Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources foundations,
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising
The Allen Pond Bird Census is a baseline data-gathering census on all birds using the 94-hectare
Allen Pond complex. We monitor the number, activity, and habitat used by each individual or group
for each species.
Ashfield Lake Monitoring Program
16 Bird Hill Rd., Ashfield, MA 01330
ph 413-628-3875 • email rpree@kl2.phast.umas.edu
Coordinator Richard Pr6e
LAKE/POND Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi
Barnstable Land Trust/River 2000 (1996)
P.O. Box 224, Cotuit, MA 02668
ph 508-771-2585
Coordinators Kristie Kapp; Jaci Barton
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10, + 1 teacher/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, birds, wildlife Data users our program, local gov't Data uses
educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed
planning, plan restoration Funding sources state gov't, foundations, grassroots fundraising Annual
budget -$10,000
River 2000 is a community service project whose goal is to monitor and restore the Marstons Mills
River on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We are primarily studying water quality and herring.
Billington Sea Association Volunteer Monitoring Program (1991)
Water Monitoring Program, 33 Hopkins Rd., Plymouth, MA 02360
ph 508-747-5510 • email dutch@Four.net
Coordinator Michael Conrod
LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, alkalinity Biological fish, chlorophyll,
exotic/invasive spp. Other activities pipe surveys, human use surveys, restoration, USGS Landsat Satellite
Project Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan
restoration, legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources memberships, donations Annual budget
-$2,000 Affiliation Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership
Billington Sea Association monitors a 269-acre freshwater lake whose waters were full of activity until
weeds and then algae took over. We want to show what needs to be done to restore Billington Sea to
the conditions existing in 1965. We also work to convince cranberry growers to use tailwater recovery
as a BMP (best management practice), and to install newly approved alternative community septic
systems with nutrient removal devices.
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Blackstone River Watershed Association/Miscoe Brook Stream Team (1997)
50 North St., Grafton, MA 01519
ph 508-839-2138 • fax 508-839-3399
Coordinator Donna Williams
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen Biological bacteria Other activities land use
surveys, human use surveys, construction site inspec. Data users our program, community org's, local gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, swimming advisories Funding
sources local gov't Annual budget $0
Miscoe Brook Stream Team is a quarterly monitoring project that assesses the water quality of the
brook that feeds the lake where the town swimming area is located.
Blackstone River Watershed Education Project (1992)
414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester, MA 01604
ph 508-753-6087 • fax 508-755-0148 • email bmbrook@.massaudubon.org
Coordinator Donna Williams
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20 teachers/400 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., bacteria
Other activities debris monitoring, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for
problems, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources fed. gov't Annual budget ~$3,000
Affiliation Massachusetts Audubon Society .
Blackstone River Watershed Education Project is a high school water monitoring program. All 400
students conduct chemical, physical, and biological sampling three times per year. They gather in the
spring at a local university for a Student Congress to share test results and strategize action plans.
Chandler Pond Preservation Society (1997)
54 Kenrick St., Brighton, MA 02135
ph 617-787-8898 • email Onchandler@aol.com
Coordinator J. Alexander Wajsfelner
LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 10, + 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity, metals, hydrocarbons,
pesticides, toxicity Biological macroinvert., fish, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, restoration (dredging) Data users our program, fed. and local
gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, watershed planning, plan
restoration Funding sources memberships, donations Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Chandler Pond Preservation Society conducts water quality, plant, fish, and bird monitoring and
dredging and satellite surveys.
Charles River Watershed Association/Integrated Monitoring, Modeling, and
Management Project (IMS) (1994)
2391 Commonwealth Ave., Auburndale, MA 02166-1773
ph 617-965-5975 • fax 617-332-7465 • email crwa@crwa.org • Web www.crwa.org
Coordinator Kathy Baskin
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 84
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
bacteria, chlorophyll Other activities debris cleanup, pipe surveys, storm drain stenciling
our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't,
foundations, businesses Annual budget -$35,000
The Integrated Monitoring, Modeling, and Management (IMS) Project involves monthly sampling at
35 sites along the Charles River in the Charles River watershed. Additionally, two to three storms
Biological
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events are monitored for three days each to observe the effects of stormwater and the river's recovery
period. We also monitor water quality of several select tributaries.
Chatham High School/Frost Fish Creek Water Quality Project (1994)
Crowell Rd., Chatham, MA 02633
ph 508-945-5140
Coordinator Jean Avery
ESTUARY Volunteers 1 teacher/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, salinity Biological bacteria
Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, land use
decisions Funding sources state and local gov't, foundations Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Chatham High School llth graders use a planning document to develop project goals, quality
assurance plans, and schedules. We walk to our local creek sites and collect weekly samples for field
and lab analysis. Students perform and document all work and write a final report which is presented
to the town.
Coalition for Buzzards Bay/Bay watchers (1992)
P.O. Box 268, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-0268
ph 508-759-1440 • fax 508-759-1444 • email cbuzzard@capecod.net • Web www.capecod.net/~cbuzzard
Coordinator Tony Williams
ESTUARY Volunteers 80, + 2 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity Biological, chlorophyll Other
activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, state and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
cstab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
legislation Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, memberships Annual budget -$60,000
Coalition for Buzzards Bay is a regional nonprofit organization founded in 1987. Our mission is to
restore, protect, and sustain the waters of Buzzards Bay and its 432-square-mile watershed. The
citizens' water quality monitoring program, Baywatchers, is an annual water testing program in
which over 80 volunteers are trained, collect water samples, and test in 28 embayments throughout
Buzzards Bay during the summer months.
Concerned Citizens Association of Thompson Pond (1986)
30 Shore Dr., Spencer, MA 01562-2914
ph 508-549-3257 • email JANBERGS@ULTRANET.COM
Coordinator Roland B. Janbergs
LAKE/POND Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
bacteria, fecal coliform, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., exotic/invasive spp. (milfoil) Other activities photo
surveys Data users our program, fed. and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning
Funding sources donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget $0 Affiliation Massachusetts
Water Watch Partnership
Concerned Citizens Association of Thompson Pond monitors Thompson Pond in Spencer,
Massachusetts, and its watershed.
Crystal Lake/Sengekontacket Pond Monitoring Group (1995)
University of Massachusetts Extension, P.O. Box 1696, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
ph 508-693-0694 • fax 508-693-7894
Coordinator William M. Wilcox
LAKE/POND, ESTUARY Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, salinity,
silicate Biological chlorophyll, phytoplankton Data users our program, community org's, local gov't
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Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions,
watershed planning Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, memberships Annual budget ~$3,000
Affiliation University of Massachusetts Extension
Crystal Lake/Sengekontacket Pond Monitoring Group monitors a freshwater lake and a tidal pond.
In 1997 -we completed a two-year project in three other coastal ponds.
Dedham High School Chemistry/Mother Brook Project (1991)
140 Whiting Ave., Dedham, MA 02026
ph 781-326-4773 • fax 781-320-8126 • email LSicuranza@aol.com
Coordinator Linda Sicuranza . .
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
hardness, alkalinity Biological macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup,
debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources
state gov't, foundations, donations Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation NepRWA; Southern Illinois
University Rivers Project; GREEN; GLOBE
Dedham High School chemistry students monitor the chemical water quality of Mother Brook, which
connects the Charles River with the Nepsonet River. Students test water in the fall and spring at twq
sampling sites and use the data to calculate an Overall Water Quality Index which has indicated that
water quality is good though fecal coliform counts allow only partial body contact. The Mother
Brook Coalition, a local citizen's group which includes students, was founded to protect Mother
Brook and develop, its recreational potential. A major problem preventing recreational use is
dumping of trash and yard waste along the .banks, despite yearly cleanups.
Deerfield River Watershed Association/Water Monitoring Program (1990)
P.O. Box 13, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Coordinator Tracy Collins
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological bacteria Other activities
debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources businesses, memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$900 Affiliation Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership"
The Deerfield River Watershed Association's primary purpose is to protect and preserve the ecosystem
of the 666-square-mile Deerfield River watershed, where the bond between humans and the rest of the
natural world begins here. With special recognition of the economic and historical importance of the
area, the DRWA feels any activity on the River, and within watershed basin limits, should reflect
strong environmental ethics and sensitivity.
Fore River Watershed Association/Environmental Monitoring Committee (1996)
P.O. Box 2102, Quincy, MA 02269-2102
ph 617-472-3189 • fax 617-472-1255
Coordinator Gina Dembowski
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 11
Phys/chem water temp., nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, flow/water level Biological fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform, chlorophyll, shellfish, birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup,
debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys, construction site inspec., restoration
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources state and
local gov't
Fore River Watershed Association monitors primarily for fecal coliform. Despite the fact that our
watershed is urban and mostly sewered, bacterial contamination is the greatest problem. Failing
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municipal and regional systems seem to have the biggest impact. The Fore River has one of the best
fish runs in the state and thousands of acres of shellfish beds.
Friends of White Pond
43 White Ave., Concord, MA 01742
ph 978-369-4850
Coordinator Judith Sprott
LAKE/POND Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, Secchi, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological chlorophyll, aquatic
veg., terrestrial veg., exotic/invasive spp. (purple loosestrife) Other activities debris cleanup, restoration
Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, legislation Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, memberships
Friends of White Pond conducts water quality testing, shoreline restoration, and a cooperative septic
pumping program for White Pond.
Gloucester Shellfish Advisory Commission (1996)
637 Essex Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930
ph 978-281-3981 • fax 978-281-3981 • email gsgt@tiac.net
Coordinator Dave Sargent
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, MARINE, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 8
Phys/chem rainfall, salinity, flow/water level, optical brighteners Biological bacteria, shellfish, birds,
exotic/invasive spp. (phragmites) Data users state and local gov't Data uses screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, enforcement Funding sources state and local gov't
The Gloucester Shellfish Advisory Commission monitors coastal waters and their drainage basins. We
are attempting to identify human vs. non-human bacterial loading.
Goose Pond Maintenance District Monitoring Program
P.O. Box 519, Lee, MA 01238
ph 413-637-3178 • fax 413-637-2095 • email BAWE@prodigy.com
Coordinator Peter Baxter
LAKE/POND Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus Data users our program, fed. and state
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding
sources fed., state, and local gov't Annual budget ~$2,000 Affiliation Massachusetts Water Watch
Partnership
Goose Pond Maintenance District Monitoring Program monitors water quality and conducts weed
control programs in a 300-acre lake in western Massachusetts.
Greater Springfield Area Riverwatch (1990) •
Springfield Science Museum, 236 State St., Springfield, MA 01103
ph 413-263-6800 ext. 321 • fax 413-263-6884
Coordinator David J. Stier
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 35
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert., aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our
program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning
Funding sources businesses, donations, grants Annual budget ~$4,000
Greater Springfield Area Riverwatch volunteers monitor water quality of the Connecticut River and
all tributary watersheds in the Greater Springfield area. We have begun a pilot program to work with
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all 2,000 eighth-graders in Springfield schools on issues concerning the Mill River watershed, using
classroom presentations and field trips.
Green River Watershed Preservation Alliance (1992)
115 George Lamb Rd., Leyden, MA 01337
ph 413-624-5523 • email sllembke@sover.net
Coordinator Marie-Fran§oise Walk
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, alkalinity Biological macroinvert.,
bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, shoreline surveys Data users our program, state and local gov't
Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources local gov't
Affiliation Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership
Green River Watershed Preservation Alliance has monitored the main stem of Green River for
background data; we found high coliforms, turbidity, and nutrients near the mouth. We plan to
resume our monitoring under the umbrella of Deerfield River Monitoring Project.
Hands Across the River Coalition (1991)
222 Union St., Room 202, New Bedford, MA 02740
ph 508-979-5910 • fax 508-979-5910 • email hands@MB.Ultranet.com • . • . .
Coordinator Jim Simmons
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE, GROUNDWATER, AIR,
LAND Volunteers 600
Phys/chem BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, metals, PCBs Biological fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg.,
shellfish, birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys,
photo surveys, human use surveys, construction site inspec., restoration Data users community org's, fed.,
state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement,
shellfish bed closures Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships, grassroots fundraising
Annual budget ~$2,500
Hands Across the River Coalition works with the EPA Superfund cleanup of PCBs and the state
Adopt A Stream program. We have adopted the Acushnet River which we monitor from land, water,
and air. We are involved in environmental justice issues in surrounding towns, which includes
monitoring hazardous waste sites. We also sponsor spring and fall riverbank cleanups.
Hitchcock Center for the Environment
525 S. Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
ph 413-256-6006 ,
Coordinator Valerie Vaughan
Biological birds, wildlife, salamanders Data users our program Data uses educ., research
Hitchcock Center for the Environment functions as a resource center to connect people with
environmental groups and as a place to report sightings of migrating birds and salamanders. We
work in the Connecticut River watershed. Our educators bring environmental programs to schools.
Hoosic River Watershed Association (1989)
P.O. Box 667, Williamstown, MA 01267
ph 413-458-2742 • fax 413-458-2742 • email alex@taconic.net
Coordinator Alex Brooks
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 15, + 5 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities
debris cleanup, land use surveys Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed
planning Funding sources state gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots
fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000
Hoosic River Watershed Association conducts several surveys each year, working with school groups
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and with adult volunteers. Surveys typically feature bacteria and/or macroinvertebrate monitoring,
for baseline purposes as well as to locate and assess pollution sources. Temperature surveys are also
conducted, to identify cold-water fishery zones and impacts to fisheries.
International Shorebird Surveys (ISS) (1975)
Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, P.O. Box 1770, Manomet, MA 02345
ph 508-224-6521 • fax 508-224-9220 • email Bharr@Manomet.org
Coordinators Brian Harrington; Carol Wilder
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, LAND
Volunteers 300
Biological birds Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, plan
restoration Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, memberships, donations Annual budget ~$20,000
International Shorebird Survey data are used principally for conservation and management
initiatives. Project data have provided pivotal information to federal agencies including departments
of Wildlife, Defense, and Agriculture. Cooperators adopt a site which they census every 10 days at
key migration seasons. Monitoring occurs nationwide.
Ipswich River Watershed Association/River Watch (1988)
51 S. Main St., P.O. Box 576, Ipswich, MA 01938-0576
ph 978-356-8939 • fax 978-356-8958 • email irwa@tiac.net
Coordinator Daniele Lantagne
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 50, + 5 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, flow/water level, air temperature Biological macroinvert., bacteria, fecal
coliform, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, storm
drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, watershed planning, legislation, shellfish bed closures, swimming advisories Funding sources
state gov't, foundations, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising - Annual budget ~$3,000
The Ipswich River Watershed Association monitors 19 mainstem and six tributary sites on a monthly
basis. In addition to DO, pH, and temperature, we monitor specifically for flow because of the low-
flow/no-flow issues in the Ipswich. We also monitor macroinvertebrates on a yearly basis.
Jones River Watershed Association/Watershed Monitoring & Kingston Bay Watch
(1997)
P.O. Box 73, Kingston, MA 02364
ph 508-747-7209 • fax 508-747-7209 • email jonesriver@aol.com • Web www.members.aol.com/jonesriver/
Coordinator Deborah McKie
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, BEACH Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity, metals, hydrocarbons, flow/water
level Biological bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, restoration (marsh),
stormwater mitigation Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, watershed planning Funding sources state gov't, foundations, donations Annual budget
-$10,000
Jones River Watershed Association performs year-round monthly monitoring throughout the
watershed in both fresh and salt water. We also sample biweekly at coastal areas (beach and/or
landings) throughout the summer. Our major focuses are septic contamination and stormwater
runoff. Several river locations are monitored for instreamflow on a periodic basis.
Lake Attitash Association/Water Quality Monitoring Committee (1994)
P.O. Box 503, Amesbury, MA 01913
Coordinators Mel Briggle; Tod Campbell; Jack Holbrook; Ron Klodenski
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 8
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, alkalinity Data users our program, community
org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, watershed planning Funding sources state'and local gov't, memberships, grassroots fundraising
Annual budget ~$5QO Affiliation Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership, University of Massachusetts
Lake Attitash Association monitors phosphorus and dissolved oxygen to develop programs to slow
eutrophication.
Lake George Association (1996)
P.O. Box 72, Wales, MA 01081
ph 413-567-1655 • fax 413-245-7874
Coordinator Ray Trusch
LAKE/POND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 15
Phys/chem Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity, flow/water level Other activities
restoration (hydroraking, drawdown) Data users our program, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses
educ.,, community organizing, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't, memberships, donations
Annual budget $0
Lake George Association monitors water quality, weed growth, and leach field seepage. We also
watch lake depth in all areas as Lake George is slowly filling in.
Lake Onota Preservation Association/Volunteer Monitoring Program (1996)
50 Shore Dr., Pittsfield,-MA 01201 ,
ph 413-443-1681 ,
Coordinator Robert W. Race , •
LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 8, + 1 teacher/6 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll Data "users our program,
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't, memberships, donations, grassroots
fundraising Annual budget -$100 Affiliation Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership
Lake Onota Preservation Association monitors Onota Lake for weed growth (particularly Eurasian
milfoil) and eutrophic status. We are supporting a three-year US Coast and Geodatic Survey/UMass
Water Watch Partnership experiment to correlate satellite fly-over data with in situ measurements.
Lake Singletary Watershed Association (1994)
37 West Sutton Rd., Sutton, MA 01590
ph 508-865-2581 •email dnorlin@ziplink.net
Coordinator Karen Norlin
LAKE/POND Volunteers 4
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, alkalinity Biological exotic/invasive spp. (Eurasian
milfoil) Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions Funding sources state and local gov't, memberships, grassroots fundraising
Annual budget ~$ 1,000 Affiliation Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership
Lake Singletary Watershed Association is concerned about the impacts of rapid development on
water quality of the Lake Singletary watershed, located in the towns of Sutton and Millbury. We plan
to use our data to help local officials understand the issues so they can make informed decisions
regarding future development.
Lawrence School Shiverick's Pond Study (1996)
Waquoit Bay NERR, P.O. Box 3092, Waquoit, MA 02536
ph 508-457-0495 ext. 107 • email wbnerr@capecod.net
Coordinator Pat Harcourt
LAKE/POND Volunteers 10, + 6 teachers/400 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., phytoplankton, birds, wildlife Other activities debris monitoring, pipe surveys
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Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources foundations, school budget (DOE)
Annual budget -$2,000 Affiliation Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Lawrence School eighth graders monitor water chemistry, groundwater levels, and invertebrate
diversity in t\vo ponds on school property.
Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences/Wetland Watchers (1989)
P.O. Box 1770, Manomet, MA 02345
ph 508-224-6521 • fax 508-224-9220 • email LKVZ01A@Prodigy.com • Web www.manomet.org
Coordinators Dr. Katharine Parsons; Stephanie Schmidt
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE
Volunteers 20
Biological aquatic veg., birds, wildlife Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses
educ., research, plan restoration Funding sources foundations Annual budget -$10,000
Wetland Watchers is a volunteer network of concerned citizens who survey wetland sites in New York,
New Jersey, and Massachusetts to record all wildlife use and habitat status. Volunteers adopt a
favorite wetland to observe during the year, particularly during the important breeding season, and
record the presence of birds and other wildlife. Wetland Watchers also monitor their site's habitat
status and report violations of wetland protection laws to local agencies.
Massachusetts Aquatic Resource Education Program (MAQ/EDJ/Citizens for a
Clean Environment (C-FACE) (1995)
4 Mount Royal Ave., Suite 310, Marlborough, MA 01752-1961
ph 508-460-7002 • fax 508-460-7023 • email SCTGROUP@Ultranet.com
Coordinator C. Michael Toomey
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 6
Phys/chem Secchi Biological chlorophyll Other activities storm drain stenciling, construction site
inspec. Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation, swimming
advisories Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$100 Affiliation Nat'l AREP;
Friends of State Forests; Clean Water Action; MA Water Watch Partnership; US Coast Guard
Citizens for a Clean Environment monitors Asnacomet and Manchaug Ponds, Whiting Reservoir, and
Wallum and Webster Lakes, in the Chicopee, Blackstone, and Quinebaug watersheds.
Massachusetts Audubon Society: North Shore
346 Grapevine Rd., Wenham, MA 01984
ph 978-927-1122 • fax 978-922-8487 • email lduff@massaudubon.org
Coordinator Robert Buchsbaum
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND
Volunteers 20 teachers/500 students
Phys/chem salinity, flow/water level Biological fish, bacteria, terrestrial veg., birds, exotic/invasive spp.
(phragmites) Other activities photo surveys, restoration (tidal flow) Data users our program,
community org's, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, plan restoration Funding sources
state gov't, foundations Affiliation Massachusetts Audubon Society
The Massachusetts Audubon Society: North Shore is monitoring the growth of phragmites and its
impact on salt marsh ecosystems. We are also monitoring water quality in and leading to Plum Island
Sound.
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Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership
Blaisdell House, University of Massachusetts, Box 30820, Amherst, MA 01003-0820
ph 413-545-2842 • fax 413-545-2304 • emailjschoen@tei.umass.edu
Coordinators Jerry Schoen; Marie-Francoise Walk .
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, LAND
Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership assists citizen groups (watershed associations) in
Massachusetts with their monitoring programs, from study design to sampling training to data
presentation. Our affiliates monitor lakes, streams, and coastal areas.
Massapoag Rod and Gun Club/Weed Committee (1991)
P.O. Box 231, Dunstable, MA 01827
ph 978-649-9073
Coordinators Paul Staples; Robert Lambert; Brian Sargent
LAKE/POND Volunteers 4, + 1 teacher
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, alkalinity Biological aquatic veg. Other
activities debris cleanup Data users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, lake management Funding
sources memberships Annual budget ~$300 Affiliation Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership
The Massapoag Rod and Gun Club's Weed Committee conducts monthly monitoring for Secchi
transparency, dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, and temperature vs. depth. On an annual basis, we
monitor total phosphorus and survey and map weeds (by species and relative mass of each species).
Merrimack River Watershed Council/Volunteer Environmental Monitoring Network
(1990)
P.O. Box 1377, 56 Island St., Lawrence, MA 01842-2577
ph 978-681-5777 • fax 978-681-9637 • email mrwc@ma.ultranet.com • Web www.merrimack.org
Coordinators Rachel Baillargeon; Alicia Lehrer
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, BEACH, LAND
Volunteers 1,000; + 50 teachers/500 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, turbidity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert, habitat assessments,
bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, storm drain
stenciling, restoration (berm rebuilding), pollution abatement Data users our program, community org's,
fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses,
memberships, donations Affiliation New England Regional Monitoring Collaborative
Merrimack River Watershed Council coordinates a network of more than 50 groups and more than
1,000 volunteers. Our groups monitor lakes and rivers in the Merrimack River watershed in
Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We provide training, consultation, connections, and
communication to the volunteers working in our various monitoring programs. We have also helped
to organize over eight monitoring groups.
Merrimack River Watershed Education Project (1989)
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd., Westborough, MA 01581-9990
ph 508-792-7270 ext. Ill • fax 508-792-7275 • email mlarson@state.ma.us
Coordinators Judith Kelley; Marion Larson; Laura Ryder
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 50 teachers/1,250 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert. Other
activities debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ. Funding
sources fed. and state gov't, nonprofit groups, university groups
The Merrimack River Watershed Education Project is an education-based testing program for
secondary schools located in our watershed. Our program is based on the GREEN program in
Michigan. On one designated day per school year, students conduct water chemistry tests, collect
aquatic invertebrates, and share findings on a computer network. A Student Congress later in the fall
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allows schools to meet. Our goal is for students to understand how land use affects quality of life for
people and wildlife in their sub-basin.
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (1998)
160 Main St., Haverhill, MA 01830
ph 978-374-0519 • fax 978-372-4890 • Web www.mvpc.org
Coordinator Alan Macintosh
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, MARINE, LAND Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, flow/water level Biological bacteria, shellfish Other activities land
use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's,
fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration
Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission's primary focus for the Merrimack and Parker Rivers and
their tributaries is water quality sampling, land use planning, and nonpoint source pollution
assessment in areas adjacent to shellfish beds. In 1995-96 we contracted with the Merrimack River
Watershed Council for a 15-month project in which their volunteers sampled 10-12 stations.
Beginning in July 1998, we need volunteers to assist us and the Parker River Clean Water
Association with water quality sampling and site assessment in the Parker River watershed, and with
CIS mapping of storm drains and sampling of storm drain outflow pipes.
Monument Beach Civic Association
P.O. Box 1037, Monument Beach, MA 02553
ph 508-759-6786
Coordinator Russell Cookingham
ESTUARY, MARINE Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity Other activities debris cleanup
Data users state and local gov't Data uses estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources Buzzards Bay Coalition
Affiliation Buzzards Bay Coalition
Monument Beach Civic Association cooperates with Buzzards Bay Coalition to monitor bays and
inlets throughout Buzzards Bay, from Westport to Naushan.
Mystic River Watershed Association/Alewife Mystic River Advocates (1996)
25A Cherry St., Somerville, MA 02144-3224
ph 617-666-1751 • fax 617-628-8440 • Web www.ccc.tufts.edu/~edowas/mystic.html
Coordinator Lisa Brukioacchio
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 40, + 4 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, TSS/TDS Biological fish, habitat assessments,
bacteria, fecal coliform, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities
debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations,
memberships Annual budget -$20,000
Alewife Mystic River Advocates currently focuses on a highly urbanized portion of our River which is
not covered by agency monitoring.
Nantucket Environmental Laboratory/Nantucket Harbor Monitoring Program (1994)
P.O. Box 1419, Nantucket, MA 02554
ph 508-228-1338 • fax 508-228-8663
Coordinator Mr. C.S. Tate Keogan
BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 4, + 10 teachers/150 students
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity, metals,
hydrocarbons Biological habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities pipe surveys, photo surveys,
storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources foundations,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,000
Nantucket Environmental Laboratory monitors Nantucket Harbor and produces a yearly public
outreach brochure raising awareness about pollution issues. We coordinate and. provide certified
analytical analyses for the parameters examined.
North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc./Citizen Monitoring Program
(1991)
P.O. Box 43, Norwell, MA 02061-0043
ph 781-659-8168 • fax 781-659-8168 • email NSRWA@JUNO.COM
Coordinator Steve Ivas
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 8
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride Biological macroinvert.
Other activities1 debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, state and local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed
planning, shellfish bed closures Funding sources memberships, .donations Annual budget ~$2,000
North and South Rivers Watershed Association began monitoring monthly in 1991 and now tests 20
sites twice a year. We are designing a new South River Intensive Program to open 7,500 acres of
shellfish beds.
Organization for the Assabet River (OAR)/Water Quality Monitoring Project (1992)
Damonmill Sq., Concord, MA 01742
ph 978-369-3956 • fax 978-369-1305 • email oar@ultranet.com • Web www.ultranet.com/~oar/
Coordinators Thistle Cone; Barbara Offenhartz
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., exotic/invasive spp. (water chestnut) Other activities debris
cleanup, pipe surveys, photo surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration Data users our program, community
org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, state 305(b)
report Funding sources foundations, businesses, donations Annual budget -$10,000 Affiliation
SuAsCo Coalition
OAR conducts baseline monitoring of the 32-mile-long main stem of the Assabet River from May
through September, as well as nonpoint source pollution monitoring of tributaries. Our data is used
by OAR, the SuAsCo Watershed Coalition, and federal, state, and local agencies and boards to better
manage water quality and quantity in the Assabet sub-watershed.
Orleans Marine Water Quality Task Force Monitoring Program (1988)
19 School Rd., Orleans, MA 02653-3699
ph 508-255-4648 • fax 508-240-2799 • email joemac03@capecod.net
Coordinator Joe McCarthy
ESTUARY Volunteers 39
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, flow/water level, weather
conditions Biological bacteria, fecal coliform, chlorophyll, phytoplankton Other activities land use
surveys Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, advocacy, measure storm drain retention system
effectiveness Funding sources state and local gov't, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising
Annual budget ~$ 1,000
The Orleans Marine Water Quality Task Force Volunteer Monitoring Program is a component of a
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larger task force charged by the Town Meeting with monitoring the health of and maintaining an
information bank on Orleans' three estuaries, making recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for
remedial action, including construction of retention and/or filtration systems and land use
regulations, and conducting a community education program on protection of Orleans marine
resources.
R.A. Nock Middle School/Newburyport Harbor Water Quality Testing (1997)
70 Low St., Newburyport, MA 01950
ph 978-465-4448 • fax 978-465-4074 • email ALC@GREENNET.NET; ejcarter@SeaCoast.com;
peabody@massed.nct
Coordinators Ed Carter; Doug Peabody; John Halloran
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, MARINE Volunteers 9 teachers/220 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, salinity, flow/water level
Biological bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, storm drain stenciling
Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., research, nonpoint source assessment, shellfish
bed closures Funding sources businesses, grassroots fundraising, school budget Annual budget
~$ 1,500 Affiliation Merrimack River Initiative
R.A. Nock Middle School monitors water quality of Newburyport Harbor and the tidal reaches of the
Lower Merrimack River. Our purpose is to compare current data with the only major study of our
waters (done in 1965) and to compare water quality with that required for reopening of shellfish
flats.
Riverways Programs/Massachusetts Department of Fisheries, Wildlife &
Environmental Law Enforcement (1990)
100 Cambridge St., Room 1901, Boston, MA 02202
ph 617-727-1614, ext. 360 • fax 617-727-2566 • email Maria.Van.Dusen@state.ma.us • Web
\vww.state.ma.us/dfweleriver/riv_toc.htm
Coordinators Cindy Del Papa; Maria Van Dusen
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, LAND
Funding sources state gov't
The Riverways Programs provide guidance and support to citizen groups doing shoreline surveys,
fishway observations, water quality monitoring, and some habitat evaluations.
Salem Sound 2000 (1993)
201 Washington St., Suite 9, Salem, MA 01970
ph 978-741-7900 • fax 978-741-0458 • email ss2000@cove.com
Coordinator Jeremy Sokulsky
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE
Volunteers 30, + 1 teacher/21 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, DO, Secchi, salinity, flow/water level Biological fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., shellfish Other activities debris cleanup, pipe surveys, photo surveys,
human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration (revegetation) Data users our
program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan
restoration, enforcement, shellfish bed closures, swimming advisories Funding sources state gov't,
foundations, businesses, memberships
Salem Sound 2000 monitors the body of water between Gales Point in Manchester-by-the-Sea and
the lighthouse on Marblehead Neck. The watershed includes Boss, Porter, Waters, North, South, and
Forest Rivers, and Sawmill and Babbling Brooks, as well as many smaller brooks and streams in the
communities of Manchester, Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Salem, and Marblehead.
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Saugus River Watershed Council/Saugus and Pines Rivers Volunteer Water
Quality Monitoring (1991)
P.O. Box 1092, Saugus, MA 01906
ph 781-233-5046 • email srw@shore.net • Web www.shore.net/~srwc
Coordinator Cindy Del Papa
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 27
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, salinity, flow/water level
Biological bacteria, exotic/invasive spp. (Phragmites sp.) Other activities debris cleanup, pipe surveys,
stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and
local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration, legislation Funding sources memberships,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$ 1,000 Affiliation Massachusetts Water Watch
Partnership; Massachusetts Watershed Coalition
The Saugus River Watershed Council's volunteer program monitors the length of the river including
the Rumney Marsh estuary (900 acres of salt marsh) and Reedy Meadows (a 450-acre wetland). This
is a small, urban watershed. The river serves as a source of drinking water for one of the ten most
populated communities within the state, which has a major impact on flow.
Sportsman's Pond Association, Inc. (1987)
573 Pinedale Rd., Athol, MA 01331-9323
ph 978-249-3460
Coordinator Robert L. Gray
LAKE/POND Volunteers 3
Phys/chem pH, DO Other activities human use surveys Data users our program Data uses estab.
baseline conditions, swimming advisories Funding sources memberships Annual budget $0
Sportsman's Pond Association works to protect what is right and correct what is wrong in our 100-
acre pond and adjoining properties.
Springfield Science Museum/River Education Awareness Program
Springfield Library and Museums Association, 220 State St., Springfield, MA 01103
ph 413-263-6800 ext. 404 • fax 413-263-6884
Coordinator Bill Randolph
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12, + 80 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup Data
users our program Data uses educ., advocacy Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, businesses,
grassroots fundraising
The River Education Awareness Program is a middle school science program which includes 2,000
students. Trained volunteers teach the students in the classroom and then take them on a field trip to
sample the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the Mill River in Springfield.
Sugden Reservoir Association (1997)
8 Overlook Dr., Spencer, MA 01562
ph 508-885-3285 .
Coordinator Frank Rivers
LAKE/POND Volunteers 16
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi, turbidity, chloride Biological chlorophyll Other activities human
use surveys Funding sources memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Massachusetts
Water Watch Partnership; USGS Satellite Project
Sugden Reservoir Association works to evaluate and improve the weed condition and water quality of
our lake. : . •
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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)TWater Quality Monitoring Program (1994)
Natural Resources Department, 20 Black Brook Rd., Aquinnah, MA 02535
ph 508-645-9265 • fax 508-645-3790 • email ranger@Vineyard.net
Coordinators Jeffrey Day; Bret Stearns
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE, GROUNDWATER
Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
conductivity, salinity, metals, hydrocarbons, flow/water level Biological fish, habitat assessments, bacteria,
chlorophyll, aquatic veg., phytoplankton, shellfish, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities
debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, construction site
inspcc. Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use-decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement,
legislation, shellfish bed closures, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed., state, and
local gov't, donations Annual budget -$60,000 Affiliation Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group; Cape
Code Volunteer Water Quality Group
The Wampanoag Tribe has established an extensive watershed monitoring program on the island of
Martha's Vineyard. We have received treatment as a state from the U.S. EPA and currently are
funded through many EPA Media Programs.
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve/Endangered Bird Monitoring
Program (1989)
P.O. Box 3092, Waquoit, MA 02536
ph 508-457-0495 • fax 617-727-5537 • email wbnerr@capecod.net • Web www.capecod.net/waquoit/
Coordinator Jeanne Cannizaro
BEACH Volunteers 22
Biological birds Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses estab. baseline
conditions, enforcement Funding sources fed. and state gov't, Massachusetts Audubon volunteers
Annual budget ~$5,500
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve monitors endangered birds including piping
plovers and least terns. We conduct population surveys, monitor nests and nesting sites, and erect
predator exclusions. We provide education programs and erect symbolic fencing to keep foot traffic
on trails.
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve/Waquoit Bay Baywatchers
(1993)
P.O. Box 3092, Waquoit, MA 02536
ph 508-457-0495 • fax 617-727-5537 • email wbnerr@capecod.net • Web www.capecod.net/waquoit/
Coordinator Dr. Richard Crawford
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, salinity Biological chlorophyll Data users our program, fed.
gov't Data uses research, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources fed. gov't Annual budget
~$750 Affiliation National Estuarine Research Reserve System - NOAA
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve's Baywatchers conduct long-term, year-round
water quality monitoring of Waquoit Bay and its tributaries. We produce a biannual newsletter, "The
Caper," for Cape Cod citizen volunteer water quality monitoring groups.
Water Works Group/Shellfish Restoration and Habitat Assessment Programs (1993)
P.O. Box 197, Westport Point, MA 02791
ph 508-636-5444 • fax 508-636-4129 • email wwgseemore@aol.com
Coordinator Karin A. Tammi
ESTUARY, MARINE, SHELLFISH/EELGRASS BEDS Volunteers 25, + 15 teachers/5,500 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, salinity, flow/water level, POM/PIM
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., phytoplankton, shellfish,
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exotic/invasive spp. (Western Indo-Pacific green crab) Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring,
photo surveys, restoration (shellfish & habitat), GIS mapping Data users our program, community org's,
fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen
for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation, shellfish bed closures
Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, shellfish constables Annual
budget -$100,000
The Water Works Group is committed to enhancing the renewable economic resources of traditional
fishing and farming communities. Our Bay Scallop Restoration Project (BSRP) in the Westport River
and Apponagansett Bay estuaries has pioneered the use of innovative aquaculture techniques
(spawning sanctuaries and artificial spat collectors) as a means of increasing the bay scallop
population here in New England. Our research merges hands-on marine education of K-6, middle,
and high school students with actual applied research conducted by graduate students and
researchers from local universities and colleges.
Westport River Watershed Alliance (1990)
P.O. Box 3427, Westport, MA 02790
ph 508-636-3016 • fax 508-636-8884 • email wrwa@ici.net
Coordinators Dale Thomas; Dee Morris
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY Volunteers 16, + 1 teacher
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, DO, BOD, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, salinity, flow/water level
Biological bacteria, shellfish Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe
surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, fed. and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, shellfish bed closures Funding
sources fed. and state gov't, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising • Annual budget
~$2,000 •
WRWA has three monitoring programs: (1) A 7-year-old fecal coliform bacteria monitoring project,
including weekly sampling and rain measurements at over 24 sites, with data used to pinpoint
remedial action; (2) citizen monitoring from spring to fall with 14 volunteers measuring river samples
weekly; (3) a 3-year-old Adopt-A-Watershed project of subbasin investigations with nutrient .
sampling done in ^partnership with the University of Massachusetts and Dartmouth.
Also active in Massachusetts:
Save the Bay/Baywatchers (see listing in Rhode Island)
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Adopt-A-Stream - See Huron River Watershed Council
AuSabie North Branch Area Association (1960)
5081 N. River Rd., Freeland, MI 48623
Coordinator Charles E. Wheeker
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 9
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program Data uses educ., screen for problems,
watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation Funding sources memberships, donations Annual
budget ~$ 1,000
AuSabie North Branch Area Association monitors the North Branch of the AuSabie River to watch
for any attempt to damage the quality of this river.
Betsie River Restoration Committee (1992)
Box 8, Thompsonville, MI 49683
ph 616-378-2619
Coordinator Ray C. Kadlec
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20
Other activities debris cleanup, restoration Data users our program, community org's, local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., community organizing, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources local
gov't, businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising
The Betsie River Restoration Committee is involved in riverbank restoration to prevent sand erosion
affecting fish reproduction. We conduct ongoing visual monitoring of banks.
Calvin Christian High School Honors Biology (1995)
c/o Roger Blatt, Biology Department, Grandville, MI 49418
email rbratt@remc8.kl2.mi.us
Coordinators Roger Bratt; Michael Hoekwater
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2 teachers/12 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
bacteria Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions Funding sources school budget Annual budget ~$150
Calvin Christian High School presents an introduction to water monitoring to 10th grade students.
Chocolay River Watershed Project
Marquette Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, 1030 Wright St., Marquette, MI 49855
ph 906-226-9460 • fax 906-228-4484 • email lindq@mail.portup.com • Web www.portup.com/~lindq/
Coordinators Carl Lindquist; Justin Savu .
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., flow/water level, substrate (sand, gravel), river width & depth Biological
macroinvert., fish Other activities debris cleanup, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling,
construction site inspec., restoration (thalwegzation) Data users our program, fed. gov't Data uses educ.,
research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding
sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, donations
The Chocolay River Watershed Project protects and restores the waters of the Chocolay Watershed
and Lake Superior.
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Clinton River Watershed Council/Student Volunteer Monitoring Program (1991)
1970 E. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307-4803 ,
ph 248-853-9580 • fax 248-853-0486
Coordinator Jim Bull
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 25 teachers/850 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride,
flow/water level ; Biological macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup, land
use surveys, photo surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources
local gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations Affiliation GREEN
Clinton River Watershed Council student participants monitor Clinton River and tributaries for nine
water quality index tests, pollution tolerance index (macroinvertebrates), and chlorides twice yearly.
Elk-Skegemog/Three Lakes Associations (1982)
P.O. Box 353, Alderi, MI 49612-0353
ph 616-322-4088 • fax 616-322-4088
Coordinator W. G. Weiss
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll Data users our program,
local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions,
watershed planning Funding sources memberships, donations Annual, budget ~$ 15 Affiliation Tip
of the Mitt Watershed Council
The Elk-Skegemog/Three Lakes Associations monitor five lakes and three rivers and have an
associated lakeshore program.
Father Marquette Middle School Service Learning (1997)
414 W. College, Marquette, MI 49855 .
ph 906-226-7912
Coordinators Karen Schmitt; Jackie Wright .
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2, + 2 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.
Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed
.planning Funding sources grant Annual budget ~$100
Father Marquette Middle School Service Learning studies and monitors Whetstone and Orianna
watersheds in Marquette County.
Forum for Kalamazoo County River Partners Program/Davis Creek Watershed
Project (1995)
217 Monroe St., Kalamazoo, MI 49006-4434
ph 616-337-7002 • fax 616-337-7257 • email theforum@kzoo.edu
Coordinator Marc Elliott
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., pH, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride, hardness, metals,
flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup,
land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain
stenciling, restoration (bank stabilization), creek watch hotline Data users our program, community org's,
state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, state 305(b)
report Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses, donations, grassroots
fundraising Annual budget ~$8,000
The River Partners Program seeks to engage citizens and local governments in cooperative watershed
protection through voluntary partnerships focused upon watershed management, drainage control,
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education model. We work closely with educational and environmental organizations, community
groups, and businesses across the U.S. and in over 130 countries to support local efforts in -watershed
education. We produce the "Field Manual for Water Quality Monitoring" and seven other
publications.
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative/Water Watch (1994)
1102 Cass St., Suite B, Traverse City, MI 49684
ph 616-935-1514 • fax 616-922-4633 • email GTBWI@traverse.com •
Web gamstcweb.gisd.k 12.mi.us/centers/grand.html
Coordinator Bill Queen
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 35 teachers/1,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris
cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration, community
information Data users our program Data uses educ., screen for problems Funding sources
foundations, grassroots fundraising, math science center Annual budget -$50,000 Affiliation GREEN
Water Watch's primary purpose is to increase awareness of water resource issues in our region. We
use water as a medium to stimulate interest in the study of math, science, and technology.
Grand Valley State University Water Resources Outreach Education Program (1986)
GVSU Water Resources Institute, 1 Campus Dr., Allendale, MI 49401-9403
ph 616-895-3749 • fax 616-895-3864 • email vailj@gvsu.edu • Web www.gvsu.edu
Coordinator Janet Vail
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, GROUNDWATER, LAND Volunteers 100 teachers/6,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, conductivity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels) Other activities land use
surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration
Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, businesses, donations
The GVSU Water Resources Institute monitors watersheds through our EPA and state projects as well
as Lake Michigan through our K-12 program. Two vessels specially designed for student monitoring
operate from April to October. Some tests are done on board and others sent to our analytical
laboratory.
GREEN - See Global Rivers Environmental Education Network
Huron River Watershed Council/Adopt-A-Stream (1992)
1100 North Main, Suite 210, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
ph 734-769-5971
Coordinators Joan Martin; Mary Wiland
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 200
Phys/chem water temp., conductivity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments
Other activities stream channel morph. Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations,
memberships Annual budget -$50,000
Huron River Watershed Council's Adopt-a-Stream program conducts biomonitoring and identifies
physical characteristics of sites on creeks and the river throughout the Huron River watershed. We
identify macroinvertebrates to family level, surveying every April and September on a single day, and
looking for winter stoneflies in January. We now monitor 40 sites and are adding more. Volunteers
are adults, some with children; teachers participate, then do similar activities with classes. Volunteers
put on a festival in March. Three creeks have developed community protection teams that educate the
public and advise on land-use planning.
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Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA)/Schoolship Program (1989)
P.O. Box 218, Suttons Bay, MI 49682-0218
ph 616-271-3077 • fax 616-271-3088 • email isea@traverse.com • Web www.schoolship.org
Coordinators Tom Kelly; Mark Mitchell
LAKE/POND, WETLAND, BEACH, AIR Volunteers 115, + 170 teachers/5,744 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity, weather, atmosphere Biological macroinvert., fish,
aquatic veg., exotic/invasive spp. (spiny water flea, threespine stickleback, zebra mussel), zooplankton Other
activities debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses
educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning Funding sources
foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$300,000
The Schoolship Program is an experiential science curriculum for middle and high school students.
Since 1989, over 30,000 students have monitored Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. The .
student-collected data represents the largest continuous record of physical and biological
information on Grand Traverse Bay. Student monitoring has documented the invasion of exotic
species including the threespine stickleback and zebra mussel.
Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owners Association/Volunteer Monitoring
Program (1997)
113 E. Elm St., Auburn, MI 48611
ph 517-662-6761 • fax 517-662-0240 • email mkelly@tardis.svsu.edu
Coordinator Mike Kelly
RIVER/STREAM, URBAN DRAINS Volunteers 22
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, BOD, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological bacteria, fecal coliform, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup Data users our
program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,.community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed
planning, plan restoration, legislation, swimming advisories Funding sources state and local gov't
Annual budget -$10,000
Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owners Association's Volunteer Monitoring Program was
developed to continue and expand previous water quality monitoring on the Kawkawlin River as well
as lay the foundation for corrective actions. Our data will be evaluated to determine general loading
rates of several parameters from various sites. Our partners include the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality and the county Environmental Health Department.
Leeianau Watershed Council (1990)
Leelanau Conservancy, Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654
ph 616-256-9665 • fax 616-256-9693 • email conservancy@Leelanau.com
Coordinator Dr. Tim Keilty
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity, flow/water
level Biological chlorophyll, algae Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, nonpoint source assessment, land use
decisions, watershed planning Funding sources local gov't, donations Annual budget -$15,000
The Leelanau Watershed Council's monitoring program is designed to compile comprehensive data
for lakes and streams, develop nutrient budgets for each lake and identify trouble spots, and inform
visitors, residents, and local officials of water quality conditions.
Michigan Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (1974)
Michigan Dep't of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 30458, Land & Water Management Div., Lansing, MI 48909-
7958
ph 517-335-4211 • fax 517-335-4381 • email bednarzr@state.mi.us • Web www.deq.state.mi.us//wm/
Coordinators Ralph Bednarz; Pearl Bonnell
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 200
Phys/chem Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll, aquatic veg., exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels)
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Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, legislation, state
305(b) report Funding sources fed. and state gov't, memberships, participation fees Annual budget
-$20,000 Affiliation Michigan Lake and Stream Association, Inc. (ML&SA)
The Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) is a statewide volunteer monitoring program
administered by the MDEQ and the ML&SA for all Michigan counties. Our goals are to: provide
baseline information and document water quality trends for individual lakes; educate lake residents,
users, and interested citizens in collection of water quality data, lake ecology, and lake management;
and build a constituency of citizens to practice sound lake management at the local level and build
public support for lake quality protection.
Michigan Lake and Stream Association & Ml Dep't of Environmental Quality Self-
Help Monitoring Program (1974)
P.O. Box 303, Long Lake, MI 48743
ph 517-257-3583 • fax 517-257-2073 • email mlsa@iserv.net • Web www.iserv.net/mlsa/
Coordinator Pearl E. Bonnell
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 160
Phys/chem Secchi, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological chlorophyll, aquatic veg., exotic/invasive spp.
Funding sources state gov't Annual budget -$7,000
Michigan Self-Help Monitoring Program volunteers collect data on Secchi transparency,
phosphorus, chlorophyll a, and aquatic plant identification. Their data become part of the state
Department of Environmental Quality records. We provide statewide side-by-side quality control.
Michigan Natural Areas Council/Grand Island National Recreation Area Sensitive
Vegetation Monitoring (1996)
c/o Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-9741
ph 313-461-9390 • email mnac@cyberspace.org • Web www.cyberspace.org/~/mnac/
Coordinators Teresa Chase; Sylvia M. Taylor, PhD
BEACH, LAND Volunteers 15
Biological terrestrial veg., exotic/invasive spp. (spotted knapweed) Other activities photo surveys
Data users our program, fed. gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, plan restoration Funding
sources fed. gov't, memberships, donations Annual budget -$28,400
Michigan Natural Areas Council and the United States Forest Service have set up a 3-year
cooperative project to monitor sensitive vegetation in the new Grand Island National Recreation
Area. Our purpose is to insure that future plans for expansion of visitor facilities will have needed
information for appropriate protection of special plants and their ecosystems.
Michigan Sea Grant/Citizen's Monitoring Kit: Detecting Zebra Mussels (1995)
2M/ANS Office, Michigan State University, Room 334 Natural Resources Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1222
ph 517-353-5508 • fax 517-353-6496 • email klep@pilot.msu.edu •
Web www.msue.msu.edu/seagrant/sgezmans.html
Coordinator Mike Klepinger
LAKE/POND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp. Biological exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels) Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources fed. gov't, grassroots
fundraising Annual budget -$2,000 Affiliation Sea Grant Great Lakes Network
Michigan Sea Grant helps lakefront property owners, teachers, commercial enterprises and citizens
who use lakes to track the range expansion of zebra mussels as they spread inland from the Great
Lakes. Our statewide program is open to participants in all Michigan counties. We provide plankton
nets and all required equipment in a kit, along with a video, notebook, and instructional materials on
how to sample.
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Mullett-Burt and Crooked-Pickrel Lake Watersheds Water Quality Monitoring
Programs (1989)
SEE-North, 03001 Church Rd., Petoskey, MI 49770
ph 616-348-9700 • fax 616-348-1085 • email seenorth@sunny.ncmc.cc,mi.us
Coordinator Marty Samson
RIVER/STREAM , Volunteers 4, + 10 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological macroinvert.,
bacteria Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions
Funding sources state gov't Annual budget ~$8,000
Mullett-Burt and Crooked-Pickrel Lake Watersheds Water Quality Monitoring Programs involve
teachers and students from a four-county area. Middle and high school students study their
watersheds, sample local streams and rivers, collect and analyze data, and finally share the results
via fax, video network, the Internet, and a day-long Water Quality Monitoring conference.
Paw Paw Lake Association, Inc./Spring Phosphorus, Secchi Disk, and Zebra
Mussel Programs (1990)
P.O. Box 206, Watervliet, MI 49098
ph 616-463-8166 • email delavan@cybersol.com
Coordinators Ray Dlouhy; Don Garnett; Martha Garnett; Charles Pater; Delavan Sipes
LAKE/POND Volunteers 24
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level, calcium Biological
chlorophyll, aquatic veg., phytoplankton, exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels), zooplankton Data users our
program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration. Funding sources
memberships, donations Annual budget -$20,000 Affiliation Michigan Lake and Stream Association
Paw Paw Lake Association volunteers collect baseline values for spring phosphorus, Secchi
transparency, and rain and water level. Data is sent to our professional research programs at
Western Michigan University and Phycotech. We also conduct early detection zebra mussel
monitoring under a Sea Grant program. . .
Pere Marquette Watershed Council, Inc. (1992)
P.O. Box 212, Baldwin, MI 49304
ph 616-745-2583 • fax 616-745-7692
Coordinator Dick Schwikert
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 4, + 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys,
human use surveys, stream channel morph., restoration (erosion control) Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation Funding sources
foundations, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$3,000
Pere Marquette Watershed Council monitors water quality, macroinvertebrates, fish populations,
streambed composition and depth, and temperatures (water and ambient) throughout the watershed.
Pigeon River Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Project (1996)
Grand Valley State University, Dept. of Biology, 245 Padnos Hall, Allendale, MI 49401-9403
ph 616-895-2697 • fax 616-895-3412 • email macdonan@GVSU.edu
Coordinators Neil MacDonald; Rick Rediske
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/2 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish Other activities land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys
Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources university grant
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Annual budget ~$2,500
The Pigeon River Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Project covers specific water quality
problems and trends in the Pigeon River watershed of western Ottawa County, Michigan. Our project
is intended to support community efforts to protect and restore the Pigeon River through Section 319
of the Clean Water Act.
Schoolship Program - See Inland Seas Education Association
Self-Help Monitoring Program - See Michigan Lake and Stream Association & MI Dep't of
Environmental Quality Self-Help Monitoring Program
Student Stream Teams of Kent County (1989)
West Middle School, 615 Turner N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5246
ph 616-771-3270 • fax 616-771-3272
Coordinator Jim Botts
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 30 teachers/600 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, stream
channel morph. Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions
Funding sources foundations, donations Annual budget ~$5,000
Student Stream Teams monitor small tributaries of the Grand River. We provide educational
opportunities for children to learn basic scientific inquiry, and for school staff-and students to take
ownership of local watersheds.
Superior Lakewatch (1991)
Michigan State University, Upper Peninsula, 702 Chippewa Square, Marquette, MI 49855-4886
ph 906-228-4830 • fax 906-228-4572 • email kinnunen@msue.msu.edu • Web www.engin.umich.edu/seagrant/
Coordinator Ron Kinnunen
LAKE/POND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi, wave and weather conditions Data users our program, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., research Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, businesses, donations
Annual budget <$ 1,000 Affiliation Michigan Sea Grant Extension
Superior Lakewatch is a volunteer monitoring program covering all of Lake Superior. Volunteers
take Secchi disk measurements and water temperatures. Coordinators are located in Michigan,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ontario, Canada.
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council/Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (1984)
P.O. Box 300, Conway, MI 49722-0300
ph 616-347-1181 • fax 616-347-5928 • email ann@nature.org • Web www.nature.org
Coordinator Ann Baughman
LAKE/POND Volunteers 50
Phys/chem Secchi Biological chlorophyll Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses
educ., research Funding sources memberships, donations Annual budget ~$7,000
The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program involves 50 volunteers
who collect water clarity measurements and chlorophyll-a concentrations on 30 area lakes in the
northern lower peninsula of Michigan. Our water quality data is used to monitor long-term trends
and for education.
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West Michigan Environmental Action Council/Adopt-A-Stream (1991)
1432 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
ph 616-451-3051 • fax 616-451-3054 • email wmeac@iseve.net
Coordinator Tom Gary
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 200, + 12 teachers/360 students
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, terrestrial veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, land use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration (streambank and
instream enhancement) Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen
for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources state gov't,
foundations, memberships, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,500 Affiliation Michigan
Environmental Council
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council's Adopt-A-Stream program began with start-up
funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Frey Foundation. Our program
focuses on adult community, civic, church, and business groups. Active middle and high school
classes are also included. Groups conduct streambank cleanups, sample stream insects, inventory
stream corridor conditions, and perform projects such as streambank stabilization and wildlife
habitat improvements. . :
Wetlands Conservation Association (1991)
P.O. Box 133, Stevensville, MI 49127-0133
ph 616-429-1862
Coordinator Allan Puplis
LAKE/POND, WETLAND, BEACH Volunteers 6
Biological habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, amphibians, reptiles Other
activities debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, enforcement Funding sources memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual
budget $0
Wetlands Conservation Association's wetlands monitoring includes reviewing dredge and fill permit
applications and opposing those that significantly damage wetlands. We collect bioassessment data
to help defend the wetland; our data has been used in making presentations to schools. We also
continue to push for county bioassessment and land use protection.
Also active in Michigan:
Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program (see listing in Canada)
Superior Lakewatch (see listing in Minnesota)
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Adopt-a-River Program - See Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Becker County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) (1991)
P.O. Box 1553, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502
ph 218-233-3709; 218-847-8032; 218-439-6894; 218-847-7502 • fax 218-847-8032 • email bfly@lakesnet.net
Coordinators Paul Bursik; Phyllis Onsgard
LAKE/POND Volunteers 21
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi, phosphorus, precipitation, lake gauge variation Biological chlorophyll
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ.
Funding sources local gov't, memberships Annual budget -$4,700 Affiliation Minnesota Lakes
Association
Becker County Coalition of Lake Associations monitors in lakes. We produce an annual water
monitoring report.
Big Fork River Board, Citizens Advisory Group (1994)
57565 County Road 29, Northome, MN 56661-1932
ph 218-659-4511
Coordinator Richard G. Lacher
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 3, + 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity Biological bacteria, fecal
coliform Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources state and local gov't, foundations,
businesses, donations Annual budget ~$ 1,000 Affiliation Rivers Council of Minnesota
Big Fork River Board monitors seven sites on the Big Fork River. The Board is a joint powers board
that implements the river management plan written by the Citizens Advisory Group.
Big Fork Advisory Board River Watch/Littlefork-Big Falls High School (1995)
c/o John C. Thompson, 804 Main St., Littlefork, MN 56653
ph 218-278-6614 • fax 218-278-6615
Coordinator Dick Lacher
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4, + 2 teachers/22 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological bacteria Data users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, land use
decisions, watershed planning Funding sources state and local gov't, foundations, donations Annual
budget-$80
Big Fork Advisory Board River Watch is a cooperative effort by two separate school districts to
monitor water quality from the source of the Big Fork River to the mouth. We monitor at three sites
which are tested at Bigfork High School and at four sites tested at Littlefork High School
Carlton County Lake Assessment Program (1996)
P.O. Box 220, Carlton, MN 55718
ph 218-384-9178 • fax 218-384-9123 • email brhayden@cp.duluth.mn.us
Coordinator Brian Hayden
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 16
Phys/chem Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll Data users state and local gov't Data uses
educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources
state and local gov't, memberships Annual budget -$2,500
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Carlton County Lake Assessment Program is establishing water quality baseline data for lakes within
our county.
Citizen Lake Monitoring Program (1973)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Rd. N, St. Paul, MN 55155-4194
ph 612-282-2618; 800-657-3864 • fax 612-297-2343 • email jennifer.klang@pca.state.mn.us •
Web www.pca.state.mn.us/water/clmp.html
Coordinator Jennifer L.K. Klang
LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 800
Phys/chem Secchi Other activities human use surveys Data users our program, community org's,
fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen
for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning,
plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't Annual budget -$73,000
The MPCA Citizen Lake Monitoring Program is the longest-running volunteer lake monitoring
program in the U.S. We use simple, cost-effective methods for obtaining good basic water quality
information.
Cromwell-Wright Monitoring Group/Mississippi Headwaters Project (1997)
Box 7, Hwy 72 and 210, Cromwell, MN 55726
ph 218-644-3716 • fax 218-644-3992 • email LWester@CromwellWright.K12.mn.us • Web
www.informns.kl2.mn.us/lwester/water
Coordinator Lori Wester
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 1 teacher/19 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert. Data users community org's Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions,
watershed planning, swimming advisories Funding sources school budget Annual budget ~$300
Affiliation Mississippi Headwaters Board
Cromwell-Wright Monitoring Group students monitor the Tamarack River, which flows through three
towns connected to the school district and eventually runs into the Mississippi.
Forest Lake WMO (1974)
21930 Forest Blvd. N., Forest Lake, MN 55025
ph 612-433-2115 • fax 612-433-4280 • email nawe@visi.com
Coordinator Curtis Sparks
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride,
hardness, stable isotopes (hydrogen, oxygen) Biological fish, bacteria, fecal coliform, chlorophyll, aquatic
veg., phytoplankton Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, human use
surveys, storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration (fishery, water quality) Data users our
program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, state 305(b) report Funding sources local
gov't Annual budget -$10,000
The Forest Lake WMO conducts routine monitoring of seven lakes and intensive monitoring for each
lake on a three-year rotation. *We do or have done diagnostic studies for each lake, and have
conducted in-lake and tributary monitoring for five lakes. A ground-water study was done for two
lakes. Citizens conduct Secchi disk monitoring on all lakes.
Grand Rapids High School/Mississippi River Watch (1996)
c/o Jon Rowe, 800 Conifer Dr., Grand Rapids, MN 55744
ph 218-326-9473 ext. 276 • fax 218-326-3100
Coordinator Jonathan Rowe
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 1 teacher/18 students
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity Data users our
program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning Funding sources foundations Annual budget
-$700 Affiliation River Watch
Grand Rapids High School monitors the Upper Mississippi River. For seven years, we have
performed eight different tests with students, sampling at least five sites nine times per year. In 1996, a
group of 10 students and one teacher traveled to Russia to test the Ural River.
Hennepin Conservation District/Macroinvertebrate Education and Monitoring
Program (1995)
10801 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 240, Minnetonka, MN 55305-1532
ph 612-544-8572 • fax 612-544-9437 • email HCD@SKYPOINT.COM
Coordinator Connie Fortin
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15 teachers/900 students
Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, restoration (streambank)
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources state and local gov't, donations Annual
budget -$30,000 Affiliation River Watch Network
The Hennepin Conservation District conducts macroinvertebrate monitoring with high schools and
colleges, including identification to family level. We encourage river stewardship projects such as
streambank restoration, cleanups, and youth congresses on rivers.
Horseshoe/Loon Lake Association LakeWatch (1990)
8242 Tamarack Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
ph 612-934-6401 • fax 612-906-9638 • email david@lionshare.com
Coordinator David Voelke
LAKE/POND Volunteers 3
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, Secchi, flow/water level Biological aquatic veg., wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup, photo surveys Data users our program Data uses screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, watershed planning Funding sources memberships, donations Annual budget ~$25
Horseshoe/Loon Lake Association monitors water clarity, temperature, and lake level on a weekly
basis from May through September. We also take daily rainfall readings and weekly loon counts
during the same season.
Hubbard County Water Plan/COLA Water Monitoring Program for 1997
RR 2 - Box 261, Park Rapids, MN 56470-9518
ph 218-732-7687
Coordinator Jerry Knoblich
LAKE/POND Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll Data users our program,
community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources local gov't, memberships, Congress of
Lake Associations
Hubbard County Water Plan involves 20 lake associations in testing water quality in 23 Hubbard
County lakes. The purpose of this testing is to establish a long-term database for most of the county's
lakes so that any trends in lake water quality may be noted and, where possible, corrective action can
be taken.
Kenwood Trail Junior High/Aquatic Biology Class (1996)
19455 Kenwood Tr., Lakeville, MN 55044
ph 612-469-7157 • fax 612-469-3805 • email ABLE@MM.COM
Coordinator Daniel L. Bale
WETLAND Volunteers 1 teacher/30 students
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, carbon dioxide
Biological macroinvert., aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, shellfish, exotic/invasive spp. Other
activities debris cleanup Data users state and local gov't Data uses educ. Funding sources local
gov't, foundations, school budget Annual budget ~$800 Affiliation Dakota County Environmental
Education Coalition
Kenwood Trail Aquatic Biology Class conducts wetland monitoring using chemical and biotic
indices.
Lake Assessment Program (1985)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Rd. North, St. Paul, MN 55155-4194
ph 612-296-7217; 612-297-2343 • email steven.heiskary@pca.state.mn.us •
Web www.pca.state.mn.us/netscape.shtml
Coordinator Steven Heiskary
LAKE/POND Volunteers 75
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
chloride, alkalinity Biological chlorophyll, phytoplankton Other activities land use surveys Data
users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding
sources state gov't Annual budget ~$20,000 Affiliation Minnesota Pollution Cpntrol Agency
The Lake Assessment Program works with lake associations and local government units to study their
lakes and watersheds. We typically conduct one-year studies which include monitoring, data
assessment, and a report on lake conditions and trends. These studies often provide a basis for
protection and improvement activities. Our program is available to all counties statewide.
Lake Level Minnesota/Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (1960)
500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4032
ph 612-296-4800 • fax 612-296-0445 • email brett.cqleman@dnr.state.mn.us • Web www.dnr.state.mn.us
Coordinators Bob Potocnik; Brett Coleman
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 500
Phys/chem flow/water level Data users community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation Funding sources state gov't
Lake Level Minnesota uses volunteer observers to document lake level fluctuations (or lack thereof)
on a regular basis, to create permanent, credible, public lake level records. Data are used to estimate
flood levels for zoning purposes, administer DNR's public waters permit program, prepare local water
management plans, and model lake water quality characteristics.
Metropolitan Council/Citizen-Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP) (1993)
Mears Park Centre, 230 East 5th St., St. Paul, MN 55101-1633
ph 612-602-1267 • fax 612-602-1130 • email randy.anhorn@metc.state.mn.us •
Web www.metrocouncil.org/home.html
Coordinator Randy Anhorn
LAKE/POND Volunteers 75
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level, climatological info
Biological chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Other activities erosion control Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, legislation Funding sources state and local gov't Annual budget
-$75,000
The Metropolitan Council initiated a citizen-assisted lake monitoring program (CAMP) in 1993 as an
economical way to help bridge the data gaps of area lakes, provide a more complete and improved
metro database, and give local decision makers a better idea of the area's -water quality and assist
them in understanding resources and making decisions on water quality issues.
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Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (1994)
2500 Shady wood Rd., Excelsior, MN 55331-9578
ph 612-471-0590 • fax 612-471-0682 • emaUjhafner@minnehahacreek.org • Web www.minnehahacreek.org
Coordinators Jim Hafner; Mike Panzer
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
conductivity, chloride, hardness, salinity, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic
vcg., exotic/invasive spp. (purple loosestrife, reed canary grass) Other activities debris monitoring, stream
channel morph., storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration (wetlands & lakes) Data users
our program, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement, legislation, swimming advisories Funding sources local gov't
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District carries out monitoring each year to track the progress of
improving and protecting water quality in the 181-sq.-mile watershed in Hennepin County. Lake
Minnetonka (14,000 acres) and its outlet tributary, Minnehaha Creek, are the focal points of the
watershed. Volunteers now work through partnerships with other agencies, but our volunteer
program will be expanding in 1998.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources/Adopt-a-River Program (1989)
500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4052
ph 612-297-5476 • fax 612-297-5475 • email paul.nordell@dnr.state.mn.us
Coordinator Paul Nordell
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, BEACH, LAND Volunteers 2,100
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, legislation Funding sources state gov't,
businesses, donations Annual budget $0
Minnesota Adopt-a-River is a self-directed floodplain cleanup program which supplies how-to
assistance, free rubbish bags, gloves, and recognition after reporting of results. Information tracked
includes pounds of rubbish collected, volunteer hours, and descriptions of debris found.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources/Community Monitoring of Metro
Trout Streams (1997)
1200 Warner Rd., St. Paul, MN 55106-6793
ph 612-772-7938 • fax 612-772-7977 • email annette.drewes@dnr.state.mn.us
Coordinators Annette Drewes; Lois Eberhart
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 6, + 8 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Data users our
program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation Funding sources state gov't,
foundations, school budgets Annual budget -$80,780 Affiliation Rivers Council of Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources works to monitor and increase community awareness
about Twin Cities Metro trout streams. As urbanism continues to spread into rural areas of the Twin
Cities, these streams face many threats. In order to understand the effects of growing urbanization on
these trout streams, we will be monitoring changes in composition of macroinvertebrate communities
over time.
Minnesota West Community and Technical Colleges (1996)
1450 College Way, Worthington, MN 56187
ph 507-372-2107 • fax 507-372-5801
Coordinator Janice Batcheller
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 1 teacher/144 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity
Biological
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bacteria Data .users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, enforcement Funding sources local gov't
Annual budget ~$600
Minnesota West Community College monitors the local lake and municipal golf course.
Minnesota Zebra Mussel Detection Program/Citizen Watch (1995)
University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program, 2305 East Fifth St., Duluth, MN 55812-1445
ph 218-726-8712 • fax 218-726-6556 • email djensen@mes.umn.edu
Coordinator Douglas Jensen
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 33
Biological exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions, enforcement, legislation,
control/mgt Funding sources fed. gov't, donations Affiliation Great Lakes Sea Grant Network
Minnesota Zebra Mussel Detection Program volunteers are part of a regional network across
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana, that aids in early detection in response to the
recent spread of zebra mussels into the Midwest's inland lakes and rivers. We monitor lakes,
reservoirs, and rivers for juvenile and adult zebra mussels by checking surfaces twice a year in
nearshore areas.
Mississippi Headwaters Board/Mississippi Headwaters River Watch (1991)
303 Minnesota Ave., P.O. Box 3000, Walker, MN 56484
ph 218-547-7263 -fax 218-547-7376 • email 0999mhb@Informns.kl2.mn.us •
Web www.MHBRiverWatch@dst.mn.us •
Coordinator Theresa Eclov .
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 38, + 15 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological inacroinvert. Other activities land use surveys Data users our program, community org's,
state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement, state 305(b) report Funding sources foundations, donations Annual budget ~$ 100,000
Affiliation River Watch Network
The Mississippi Headwaters Board was formed in 1980 as an alternative to federal control of the first
400 miles of the Mississippi in north central Minnesota. Eight counties entered into a joint powers
agreement and were mandated to preserve and protect the natural, cultural, scenic, scientific, and
recreational values of the Mississippi River and nine Headwaters lakes. We discharge this
responsibility through land use regulations, River Watch water-quality monitoring, and information
and education programs promoting river stewardship. Schools throughout the area perform the
monitoring and results are used by local and regional government and the community.
Pelican River Watershed District (1988)
P.O. Box 1043, 801 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56502
ph 218-846-0436 • fax 218-846-0437 • email rhecock@lakesnet.net
Coordinator R. D. Hecock
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, GROUNDWATER
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Other activities photo surveys, stream channel
morph., restoration (alum treatment) Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement
Funding sources state and local gov't Annual budget -$20,000 Affiliation Minnesota Citizen Lake
Monitoring Program
Pelican River Watershed District's mission is to preserve and enhance lake water quality. We conduct
500 stream and lake observations (1,600 samples) per year and provide funds to local schools to
support lake and stream monitoring and related educational activities.
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Rum River River Watch (1997)
Princeton Public Schools, 706 1st St., Office of Superintendent, Princeton, MN 55371
ph 612-389-6172 • fax 612-389-9142 • email annp@sherbtel.com
Coordinators Lisa Mines; Ann Pasch
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 5, + 1 teacher/8 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity Biological
macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys Data users our program, fed., state, and
local gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report Funding sources foundations
Annual budget ~$ 1,000 Affiliation Rivers Council of Minnesota
Rum River River Watch tests the Rum River at Princeton and will start testing the St. Francis River
where it enters the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Our results on the Rum will be compared to
those in Milaca to our north and Anoka to our south.
School of Environmental Studies/River Monitoring Program (1997)
Independent School District 196, 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
ph 612-431-8750 • fax 612-435-8755
Coordinators Tom Goodwin; Jane Tunseth
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 6 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, local
gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use
decisions Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$200
The School of Environmental Studies program is part of a county-wide water monitoring series.
St. Louis River Watch (1992)
320 W. 2nd St., Suite 704, Duluth, MN 55802
ph 218-723-4953 • fax 218-723-4727 • email heidi.bauman@pca.state.mn.us
Coordinator Heidi Bauman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 8 teachers/80 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert. Other activities
stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's Data uses
educ., advocacy, community organizing Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; St. Louis River Citizens Action Committee
St. Louis River Watch works with students and teachers to incorporate River Watch concepts into
existing science curriculum.
St. Thomas Academy/Environmental Studies Class (1993)
949 Mendota Heights Rd., St. Paul, MN 55120
ph 612-454-4570 • fax 612-454-4574 • email BIOJOE@ETA.K12.MN.US
Coordinator Joe Reymann
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 1 teacher/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD,"turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological
macroinvert. Other activities storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, local
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment Funding sources local gov't
St. Thomas Academy's Environmental Studies Class conducts water quality studies for the Mendota
Heights City Council, Dakota County Urban Lawn Care Program, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife
Refuge, Dodge Nature Center, and Pagel Pond Neighborhood Association.
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Superior Lakewatch (1991)
c/o Great Lakes Aquarium, 6008 London Rd., Duluth, MN 55804
ph 218-525-2265 • fax 218-525-2827 • email staff@lakesuperiorcenter.org
Coordinators Elaine Rusciki; Jay Sandal
LAKE/POND Volunteers 60
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological chlorophyll, algal taxonomy
Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems Funding
sources foundations Affiliation Great Lakes Aquarium at Lake Superior Center
Superior Lakewatch is an international citizen-based monitoring program for the nearshore waters of
Lake Superior, operating in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada.
Also active in Minnesota:
Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program (see listing in Canada)
Citizen Lake Monitoring Network (see listing in Wisconsin)
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Adopt-A-Stream Mississippi (1994)
Mississippi Department of Environmental.Quality, P.O. Box 10385, Office of Pollution Control, Jackson, MS
39289-0385
ph 601-961-5171 • fax 601-961-5376
Coordinator Anne Marie Moorman
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 35
Phys/chcm water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, chloride, alkalinity Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, stream channel morph.,
storm drain stenciling Data users state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed. and state gov't,
donations, grassroots fundraising
Adopt-A-Stream Mississippi has an extensive 3-day training workshop for volunteers, available
statewide for all counties. We give LaMotte chemistry kits to citizens who commit to monitor a stream
for three years.
Black Creek Adopt A Stream (1993)
Town and Country Real Estate, 509 N. 38th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401
ph 601-264-7100 • fax 601-264-7133
Coordinators Joey Jarrell; Sonny Jarrell; Ann Marie Moorland
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, chloride, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
habitat assessments, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, photo surveys,
construction site inspec. Data users state gov't Data uses nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation,
enforcement, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't, foundations, grassroots fundraising, Black
Creek Trash-A-Thon Affiliation Mississippi Adopt A Stream
Black Creek Adopt A Stream performs chemical and biological tests on the state's only Wild and
Scenic River. Black Creek's major problems include uncontrolled rural development that creates silt,
destroys buffers, and adds improper septic systems.
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Blue River Watershed Association/TRUE BLUE (1997)
404 Ranchero Place, Belton, MO 64012
ph 816-331-8202 • fax 913-432-8612 • emafljbenz@cctr.umkc.edu • Web cctr.umkc.edu/user/jbenz/trueblue.htm
Coordinator Jim Benz
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12, + 24 teachers/1,200 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup,
storm drain stenciling, restoration (willow staking) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses, donations
Annual budget ~$6,000 Affiliation Missouri Stream Teams; Izaak Walton League; GREEN; Kansas
Collaborative Research Network
TRUE BLUE (Teaching Rivers in an Urban Environment; The Blue River Watershed Project) will
establish and coordinate school-based stream teams throughout the Blue River watershed, which
flows through the southern half of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Data collected by students will
be reported and shared through the Kansas Collaborative Research Network Website at
http://projects.scrtec.org/kancrn/.
Flat Creek Neighbors
17364 Buchanan Rd., Green Ridge, MO 65332
ph 660-527-3255 •'
Coordinators Dale Cornelius; Karen Smith
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 7
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Data users our program, state gov't Data uses
advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed
planning, legislation Funding sources state gov't, foundations, donations Affiliation Missouri Stream
Team
Flat Creek Neighbors conducts chemical and biological water quality monitoring and stream flow
and fish community assessment.
Friends of Big Sugar Creek (1995)
6007 Old Highway 71, Joplin, MO 64804
ph 417-623-4167
Coordinator Mark Bard
RIVER/STREAM
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, 'flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris monitoring Data users our program, state
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, swimming
advisories Funding sources donations Affiliation Missouri Stream Team
Friends of Big Sugar Creek monitors water quality of Big Sugar Creek in the Elk River watershed, in
an effort to bring awareness to nonpoint source pollution which is related to factory farming.
Greenway Network, Inc./Dardenne Creek Wetlands and Watershed Project (1996)
P.O. Box 513, St. Charles, MO 63302-0513
ph 314-947-0772 • fax 314-947-0778 • email greenway@cdmnet.com
Coordinator Ralph W. Rollins
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 8
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Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg.
Other activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, stream channel morph., restoration (wetlands, riparian
corridors) Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use
decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, advocacy Funding sources fed. gov't,
foundations, memberships, donations Affiliation Missouri Stream Team
The Dardenne Creek Wetlands and Watershed Project is a 3-year study to ascertain the impact of
rapid development on the watershed and develop a watershed management plan. The plan will
outline steps to be taken to minimize impacts, including the development of greenways and the
restoration of wetlands.
Horsecreek Neighbors (1995)
Route 1, Box 178-M, Galena, MO 65656
ph 417-357-6061 • fax 417-357-6149
Coordinator Connie H. Johnson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, conductivity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, restoration (trees & shrubs) Data users our program, state
gov't Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
plan restoration, enforcement, swimming advisories Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0
Affiliation Missouri Stream Team
Horsecreek Neighbors monitor the James River.
Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Program (1992)
School of Natural Resources, 112 Stephens Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
ph 800-895-2260 • fax 573-884-5070
Coordinators Dan Obrecht; Fran Pope
RESERVOIR Volunteers 46
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological chlorophyll Data users
our program, community org's, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't
Annual budget -$20,000
The Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Program (LMVP) determines current lake water quality, monitors
for changes and provides public outreach. The program is organized and operated through the
School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Citizens are taught to collect
and process lake water samples. LMVP staff analyze volunteer samples. Each winter LMVP staff meet
with volunteers to review data from the previous sampling season.
Missouri Stream Team (1993)
MO Dep't Natural Resources Water Pollution Control, Jefferson City, MO 65102
ph 800-781-1989; 573-751-7298 • fax 573-526-5797 • email scliffor@mail.state.mo.us •
Web www.rollanet.org/~streams/
or: Missouri Dep't of Conservation, Streams-Unit, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102
ph 800-781-1989; 573-751-4115, ext. 596 • fax 573-526-0990 • email bachaj@mail.conservation.state.mo.us
or: Conservation Federation of Missouri, 728 West Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65101
ph 800-781-1989; 573-634-2322 • fax 573-634-8205 • email streamteam@sockets.net
Coordinators Sharon Clifford (MO DNR); Joe Bachant (MO Dep't Conservation); Mark Van Patten
(Conservation Fed. of MO)
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 345, + 315 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring,
land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration
(tree revetment) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ.,
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advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation, state 305(b) report, permit
decision Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget
-$200,000
Missouri Stream Team is a citizen-driven network of volunteers concerned about Missouri streams. It
is coordinated by, a partnership of 3 organizations: Missouri Dep 't of Conservation, Missouri Dep 't
of Natural Resources, and the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Over 1,000 volunteers have
received Stream Team training. Teams can get involved in Utter pickup, water quality monitoring,
storm drain stenciling, and much more. The level of involvement is based on volunteer interest and
commitment. Multiple sponsors provide citizens access to grants, data, the regulatory process, and
information on advocacy and stream ecosystems.
Missouri Stream Team 374/Francis Howell North Environmental Class (1992)
2549 Hackmann Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303
ph 314-441-2707 •email Iruff01@mail.win.org
Coordinator Larry G. Ruff
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/65 students '
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
conductivity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities
debris cleanup, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, state
and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement
Funding sources fed. and state gov't, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$250 Affiliation
Missouri Stream Team; Illinois Rivers Projects; St. Charles Co. Rivers & Streams Project
Missouri Stream Team 374 (Francis Howell North Environmental Class) conducts chemical,
biological, and physical monitoring at 12 sites on Spencer Creek in St. Charles County. We also
stencil storm drains once a month.
Missouri Stream Team: Deer Creek and Sinking Creek/John Burroughs School (1995)
755 S. Price Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124
ph 314-991-0811 • fax 314-993-6458 • email mbahe@jbworldjbs.st-louis.mo.us • Web 198.209.89.17
Coordinator Margaret Bahe
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/16 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, bacteria, terrestrial veg. Other
activities land use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling Data users our program, state
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding
sources school budget Annual budget ~$300 Affiliation Missouri Stream Team
John Burroughs School's Ecology-Conservation class does chemical, physical, and biological water
quality monitoring. We share our data with the state Stream Team organization.
Ozark River Keeper Network
Star Route Box 70C, Mountain View, MO 65548
ph 417-934-6537 • fax 417-934-5393 • email kruzent@Rtk
Coordinator Tom Kruzen
RIVER/STREAM, AIR, LAND Volunteers 4, + 2 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, TSS/TDS,.flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys,
photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec.
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation Funding sources donations
Affiliation Missouri Stream Team
Ozark River Keeper Network helps the local community solve water-related problems through
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education, water quality testing, and work on regulations. We also promote and find sponsors for
Light Hawk flyovers.
Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association
Star Route Box 70C, Mountain View, MO 65548
ph 417-934-6537 • fax 417-934-5393
Coordinator Angel Kruzen
RIVER/STREAM, GROUND WATER, LAND Volunteers 50, + 3 teachers/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human
use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, fed.,
state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation
Funding sources donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Missouri Stream Team
Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association conducts water testing, river cleanups, canoe trips, and
educational programs and attends public meetings as water advocates. We also sponsor flyovers of
problem areas.
Show-Me Clean Streams/Bonne Femme Watersheds (1995)
P.O. Box 7673, Columbia, MO 65201
ph 573-657-6108 • email Psydavis@Showme.Missouri.edu
Coordinator Jim Davis
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 14
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
pesticides, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, land use
surveys, photo surveys, restoration (tree planting) Data users our program, state and local goy't Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement,
legislation Funding sources fed. gov't Annual budget ~$2,000 Affiliation Missouri Stream Team
Show-Me Clean Streams conducts volunteer water quality monitoring and provides a broad
community-based watershed partnership working to improve and maintain water quality in an
urban/rural transition zone with extensive karst systems, natural areas, and multiple land uses.
Weatherby Lake Improvement Company/Mud Rasslers (1993)
7200 NW Eastside Dr., Weatherby Lake, MO 64152-1842
ph 816-741-5556 • fax 816-741-2081 • email WLIC@juno.com
Coordinator Armand Matthews
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, metals,
hydrocarbons, pesticides Biological fish, habitat assessments, chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Other activities
land use surveys, photo surveys, stream channel morph., construction site inspec., restoration Data users our
program Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline^
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation,'plan restoration, enforcement, legislation Funding
sources memberships Annual budget ~$4,800 Affiliation Missouri Volunteer Lakes Program
Weatherby Lake Improvement Company volunteers take samples from watercourses and construction
sites in the Weatherby Lake watershed. We determine the increase in suspended and settleable solids,
phosphates, nutrients, and other contaminants in stormwater runoff from construction sites,
pastureland, and row crop farming. We also monitor the lake for increases in nutrient loading,
chlorophyll, and contaminants.
Also active in Missouri:
Rivers Project (see listing in Illinois)
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Billings West High School/Yellowstone River Watch (1992)
2201 St. John's Ave., Billings, MT 59102
ph 406-655-1487 .
Coordinators Marvin Forquer; John W. Miller; Dean Smith
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological
macroinvert. Data users our program Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions Funding sources
state gov't Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Yellowstone River Watch monitors 670 miles of the Yellowstone River, the longest major undammed
river in the world.
Bobtail Creek Watershed Group (1997)
130 Woodland Rd., Libby, MT 59923
ph 406-293-7959 • fax 406-293-6410 • email lmycek@libby.org • Web www.libby.org/~bobtail/
Coordinators Linda Mycek; Steven Wegner; Steven Dalby
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
conductivity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg. Other activities land use surveys, stream channel morph., restoration (streambank) Data
users our program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., research, community .organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed
planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, donations
The Bobtail Creek Watershed Group strives to maintain and improve fish habitat, and maintain a
stable yet dynamic stream system with the Bobtail Creek watershed, also benefiting the Kootenai River
watershed.
Butte High School/Upper Clark Fork Water Monitoring (1994)
401 South Wyoming, Butte, MT 59701
ph 406-496-2030 • fax 406-496-2039
Coordinators Al Bone; Bill Callaghan; John Giop; Evone Goldsworthy; Betty LeLanne; David Murto; Colleen
Osborne
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 4, + 8 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, metals Biological macroinvert.,
bacteria, aquatic veg., birds Other activities stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration
(EPA cleanup site) Data users our program • Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment Funding sources fed. gov't, school budget, Montana Water Monitoring Coalition Annual
budget ~$2,000 Affiliation Montana Water Monitoring Coalition
The Upper Clark Fork Water Monitoring Program monitors Silver Bow and Blacktail Creeks three
times a year in accordance with the Montana Water Monitoring Coalition guidelines. High school
students serve as mentors to teach elementary students about water quality concepts. We have an
Education Day at the end of each year at which high school students teach younger children about
environmental concepts.
Corvallis High School Riparian Monitoring Program (1992)
c/o Joe Super, P.O. Box 700, Corvallis, MT 59828
ph 406-961-3201 • Web www.corvallis.kl2.mt.us/chsrmp/default.htm; www.corvallis.kl2.mt.us/
Coordinators Jim Striebel; Joe Super
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 5, + 10 teachers/200 students
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, alkalinity,
flow/water level, substrate Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities stream channel
morph. Data users our program, community org's, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed
planning Funding sources fed. gov't, businesses Annual budget -$1,500 Affiliation Montana
Riverwatch
Corvallis High School Riparian Monitoring Program involves all science students in grades 9-11.
Our program has grown to surrounding schools and we now share our data. Our computer classes
have put the data on our Website.
Flathead Basin Commission/Volunteer Monitor Program (1992)
33 - 2nd St. East, Kalispell, MT 59901
ph 406-752-0081 • fax 406-752-0095 • email FBC@DIGISYS.NET
Coordinator Mark Holston
LAKE/POND Volunteers 50
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources state gov't Annual
budget ~$5,000
The Flathead Basin Commission has the oldest and largest volunteer monitoring program in
Montana. We monitor over 30 lakes, including Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the U.S.
west of the Mississippi, and several lakes in Glacier National Park. We add new lakes to the program
annually.
Flathead High School Advanced Biology (1990)
c/o Linda de Kort, 644 4th Ave. W., Kalispell, MT 59901
ph 406-756-4502 • email deKortl@sd5.kl2.mt.us
Coordinator Linda de Kort
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 2 teachers/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, phytoplankton Other activities storm drain stenciling
Data users our program Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
advocacy Funding sources local gov't, school budget Annual budget -$500
Flathead High School Advanced Biology classes monitor the North Fork and its tributaries, Big
Creek and Longford, as well as Ashley Creek by storm drains.
Kootenai River Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 491, Libby, MT 59923
ph 406-293-6934 • fax 406-293-6489 • email matheny@libby.org
Coordinator Sandy Matheny
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, metals, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
fish, bacteria, aquatic veg., phytoplankton, shellfish Other activities stream channel morph., restoration
(riparian, sturgeon reproduction) Data users our program, community org's, fed. and state gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, legislation, state 305(b)
report Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses
Kootenai River Network is an international, nonprofit organization of diverse citizens' groups,
individuals, businesses, industry, and tribal and government water resource management agencies
with interests in the entire 18,000-square-mile watershed basin. We work in Montana, Idaho, and
British Columbia, Canada.
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Montana Extension Voluntary Private Well Test Program (1989)
806 Leon Johnson Hall, Dept Soil, Water, Env. Sci., Bozeman, MT 59717
ph 406-994-5685 • fax 406-994-3933 • emailjbauder@montana.edu
Coordinator James W. Bauder
GROUNDWATER Volunteers 400
Phys/chem pH, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness, salinity Biological bacteria Data users
our program, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, individual partnerships Annual budget
~$6,000 Affiliation Montana State University Extension Service
The Montana Extension Voluntary Private Well Test Program provides statewide voluntary
monitoring and testing of private well water supplies, coordinated with the Department of
Environmental Quality. We test for nitrates, bacteria, sodium, salinity, and pH, and provide
interpretations and recommendations.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks/Region I Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
(1993)
490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901-3854
ph406-751-4554-emailjwrl@digisys.net
Coordinator John Wachsmuth
LAKE/POND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll, birds, wildlife Data
users community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions Funding sources state gov't Annual budget ~$2,000
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks coordinates a citizen-group-based program to ^monitor lakes in the
Thompson Chain of Lakes. Some monitors are doing basic monitoring with Secchi disks and EPA
visual observation cards, while others are using Hydrolab instruments.
Montana Volunteer Water Monitoring Project (1997)
Montana Watercourse, MSU, P.O. Box 170575, Bozeman, MT 59717-0575
ph 406-994-5398 • fax 406-994-1919 • Web nris.mt.gov/wis/wisl.html
Coordinator Kristy B. Hoffman
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, flow/water level Biological macroinvert, habitat assessments, aquatic
veg. Other activities photo surveys Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't
Data uses educ., screen for problems Funding sources state and local gov't, foundations Annual
budget -$30,000 Affiliation Natural Resource Information System; Montana Watercourse
The Montana Volunteer Water Monitoring Project works with watershed groups with diverse
constituencies interested in water monitoring. A basic menu is provided for groups to choose from
although the project remains flexible to incorporate regional issues. Individual watershed groups will
determine how to use their data.
Project FREEFLOW (1994)
Glacier Institute, 137 Main St., Kalispell, MT 59901
ph 406-755-1211 • email dons@cyberport.net • Web www.cyberport.net/users/dons
Coordinators Tom Berquist; Susan How; Bruce Riley; Chris Ruffatto; Don Slabaugh
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 25 teachers/250 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, hardness, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.
Other activities land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our program Data
uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources fed., state, and local
gov't, school budgets Annual budget ~$8,000
Project FREEFLOW takes student groups from participating schools to sample physical, chemical,
and biological parameters at stream sites near their schools three times per year. Group data is com-
piled into one database and made available. Our main focus is on student and teacher education.
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Sun River Watershed (1998)
CCCD, 12 - 3rd St. NW, Suite 2, Great Falls, MT 59404
ph 406-727-3603, ext. 104 • fax 406-727-4810
Coordinator Alan Rollo
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 10, + 3 teachers/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, conductivity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, stream channel morph. Data
users our program Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't,
special grants Annual budget $0
Sun River Watershed monitors water quality of the Sun River and its tributaries, to help citizens
understand how they play a role in their watershed.
Teton River Watershed (1998)
Tcton CD, RT 2, Box 240, Choteau, MT 59422
ph 406-466-5722 • fax 406-466-5328
Coordinator Alan Rollo
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 15, + 5 teachers/80 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, conductivity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, stream channel morph. Data
users our program Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't,
special grants Annual budget $0
Teton River Watershed monitors water quality of the Teton River and its tributaries, to help citizens
understand how they play a role in their watershed.
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Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality/Volunteer Water Quality
Monitoring Program (1990)
P.O. Box 98922, Lincoln, NE 68509-8922
ph 402-471-2875 -fax 402-471-2909
Coordinator Terry Hickman
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER
Volunteers 30, + 5 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling,
restoration (wetland plantings) Funding sources fed. and local gov't Annual budget -$10,000
Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality coordinates a network of volunteer water quality
monitoring programs. Though not all counties are monitoring actively at present, services are
available statewide.
Nebraska Wildlife Federation/Adopt A Stream Program (1997)
2041 N. 66th St., Omaha, NE 68104
ph 402-561-9422 • fax 402-561-9422 • email dacesh@aol.com
Coordinator George R. Cunningham
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 14 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, TSS/TDS, conductivity,,flow/water level,
substrate composition Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds,
wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, stream channel morph., restoration (bank stabilization) Data
users our program, community org's, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, community
organizing, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration Funding sources state gov't, foundations,
businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$30,000
The Nebraska Wildlife Federation's Adopt a Stream Program is designed to help schools,
communities, or youth groups adopt a portion of a local stream, assess the stream's biological
condition, and develop effective conservation projects to improve the condition of Nebraska's streams.
Zorinsky Lake Watershed Watch (1998)
8015 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE 68124-3175
ph 402-444-1799 • fax 402-444-6430 • email cnty9026@unlvm.unl.edu
Coordinator Karen Burbach
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR, WETLAND
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological bacteria,
chlorophyll, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling
Data users our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., nohpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, plan restoration Funding sources fed. gov't Affiliation University of Nebraska Cooperative
Extension-Douglas County
Zorinsky Lake Watershed Watch's program uses high school teachers and classes to monitor several
reservoirs in Douglas and Sarpy counties, and at least one wetland. We have already done a storm
drain stewardship project and hope to continue that activity in other neighborhoods.
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Carson River Wranglers (1996)
Lyon County Extension, P.O. Box 811, Yerington, NV 89447
ph 702-463-6541 • fax 702-463-6545 • email lconlin@fs.scs.unr.edu
Coordinators Jim Berryman-Shafer; Linda Conlin
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10, + 10 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.
Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, restoration (streambank, tree planting) Data users our
program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions
Funding sources donations
River Wranglers explore, conserve, and celebrate the Carson River flowing through the Nevada
desert. Each year members observe Conserve the Carson River Days by planting willows, hanging
wood duck boxes and bat houses, and wrapping trees with chicken wire to prevent beaver damage.
Elementary students monitor physical, biological, and chemical water quality parameters monthly.
Teen members work in elementary classrooms presenting a 6-week program on the Carson River and
water.
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Bow Lake Camp Owners Association/Lake Monitoring Program (1983)
P.O. Box 151, Pembroke, NH 03275
ph 603-485-3770; 603-942-7571
Coordinators Dr. Vince Greco; Dr. Stephen R. Steinmuller
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity,
flow/water level Biological fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., phytoplankton,
shellfish, exotic/invasive spp. (milfoil, zebra mussels) Data users our program, state and local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning Funding sources grassroots fundraising
Annual budget ~$ 1,200 Affiliation University of New Hampshire Lakes Lay Monitoring Program
Bow Lake Camp Owners Association monitors water quality of Bow Lake, a pristine 1,200-acre lake
in southeast New Hampshire.
Contoocook River Monitoring Program (1984)
341 Kings Highway, Hancock, NH 03449
ph 603-525-3394 • fax 603-525-3395 • email mbaker@top.monad.net
Coordinators Marian Baker; Chris Denuzzio
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, AIR Volunteers 5, + 10 teachers/240 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, hardness,
alkalinity Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., shellfish, wildlife
Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, human use surveys Data users our program,
community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, watershed planning Funding sources businesses, donations Annual budget ~$ 1,500
Affiliation Merrimack River Watershed Council
Contoocook River Monitoring Program conducts monitoring of and education about the
Contoocook River watershed.
Friends of Milton 3 Ponds Lay Lake Water Monitoring (1991)
P.O. Box 878, Milton, NH 03851-0878
ph 603-652-7035
Coordinator Richard N. Shevenell
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity Biological fish, aquatic veg.,
shellfish Data users our program, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., screen for
problems Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$800
Friends of Milton 3 Ponds monitors two river inlets, one dammed outlet, and three ponds linked
together by rivers. We monitor water quality, fish, shellfish, and weed growth.
Grafton County Conservation District
Connecticut River Bio-Tech Erosion Control
The Wild Ammonoosuc & Oliverian Brook Water Quality Testing (1994)
RR #2, Box 1486, Swiftwater Rd., Woodsville, NH 03785
ph 603-747-2001 • fax 603-747-3477
Coordinator Cathy Dingman
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 5, + 1 teacher/8 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., bacteria, terrestrial veg., wildlife, E. coli Other activities land use
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surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., restoration (streambank) Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., screen for problems,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't,
donations, landowners, CT River Joint Rivers Commission
The Bio-Tech Erosion Control project monitored the Connecticut River (New Hampshire) from 1994-
97 in conjunction with streambank stabilization. The Wild Ammonoosuc Water Quality Project
monitors a stream in conjunction with recreational and gold dredging uses, while the Oliverian
Brook Water Project monitors in conjunction with manure spreading.
Great Bay Watch - See University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension/Sea Grant
Lake Ecology (School Program) (1984)
P.O. Box 173 - Route 113, Holderness, NH 03245
ph 603-968-7194 • fax 603-968-2229 • email scnh@lr.net
Coordinator Eric D'Aleo
LAKE/POND Volunteers 179 teachers/849 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, hardness Biological macroinvert. Data users our program
Data uses educ. Funding sources memberships, donations Annual budget ~$3,000
Lake Ecology consists of two education programs. Students in grades 4-6 focus on zooplankton on
Squam Lake and also measure water clarity and temperature. Students in grades 7-12 study the
relative water quality of Squam Lake by measuring water clarity, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen,
and hardness, and also take zooplankton and bottom samples.
Lake Kanasatka Watershed Association (1980)
P.O. Box 906, Center Harbor, NH 03226-0906
ph 603-253-6163 • fax 603-253-8718
Coordinators Bob Craycraft; William H. Smith
LAKE/POND Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity Biological
chlorophyll Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, enforcement Funding sources fed. gov't,
memberships, donations Annual budget ~$ 1,000 Affiliation New Hampshire Lakes Lay Monitoring
Program
Lake Kanasatka Watershed Association monitors for standard water quality parameters and for
trend assessment.
Lake Sunapee Protective Association/Water Quality Monitoring Program (1986)
P.O. Box 683, Sunapee, NH 03782
ph 603-763-2210 • fax 603-763-2077 • email lspa@lakesunapee.org • Web www.lakesunapee.org
Coordinators Teriko MacConnell; Diana Teixeira
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 50
Phys/chem rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological chlorophyll, phytoplankton Other activities construction site inspec., restoration (streambank)
Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use
decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation Funding sources memberships
Lake Sunapee Protective Association monitors 50 sites within the Lake Sunapee watershed. A
decade's worth of volunteer-gathered data has led to more detailed and strict zoning laws in the three
towns surrounding the lake. These laws were used as a model for the state's Shoreland Protection Act.
We are focusing on installing best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollution in four sub-
watersheds.
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Lake Wentworth Association/Water Quality Committee (1984)
26 Point Breeze Rd., Wolfeboro, NH 03894
ph 603-569-2497 • fax 603-569-2497 • email jrnlfn@worldpath.net
Coordinators Peter Goodwin; John R. Nichols
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 7
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., chlorophyll, aquatic veg., phytoplanktbn, exotic/invasive spp. (milfoil) Data
users our program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses research, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions Funding sources state and local gov't, memberships, state university Annual budget
~$1,500 ;
Lake Wentworth Association monitors Lake Wentworth and its 12 major tributaries. Through our
database, we are examining long-term trends from 1984 to the present. We also conducted, with NH
DES, an intensive watershed study from August 1996 to March 1998, to identify problems
contributing to the apparent deterioration.
Londonderry High School Beaver Brook Project (1995)
Science Department, 295 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
ph 603-432-6941
Coordinators Ed Burgess; Chris Gosselin; Bill Knee; Ann Manning; Kevin Murphy; Joe Sanborn
RIVER/STREAM ' Volunteers 12 teachers/350 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities land use. surveys, human use surveys
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., .research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions,
watershed planning Funding sources local gov't, school budget Annual budget. ~$500
Londonderry High School's Beaver Brook Project introduces students to the scientific method,
ecological concepts, land use concerns, and overall watershed management issues. Students not only
become scientists but also use the data for local and statewide responsible citizenship action.
Merrymeeting Lake Association/Water Quality Committee (1983)
285 N. Shore Rd., New Durham, NH 03855
ph 603-859-5231 • email wschmid@WORLDPATH.net
Coordinator William Schmid
LAKE/POND Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert., chlorophyll, phytoplankton Other activities photo surveys Data users our program, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning Funding sources memberships, donations
Annual budget ~$2,500 Affiliation Univ of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Lakes Lay
Monitoring Program
Merrymeeting Lake Association monitors the water quality of Merrymeeting Lake (1,100 acres) from
May through November.
Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA (1997)
10 Ferry St., Unit 312, Concord, NH 03301-5081
ph 603-223-6023 • fax 603-223-6030
Coordinator Michael Lynch
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 9 students
Biological aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other activities land use surveys, human use surveys Data
users community org's Data uses advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing consultation to a nonpoint source inventory
of the Soucook River watershed.
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New Hampshire Lakes Lay Monitoring Program (1978)
109 Pcttee Hall, 55 College Rd., Durham, NH 03824
ph 603-862-3848; 603-862-3546 • fax 603-862-0107 • email jeff.schloss@unh.edu -Web ceinfo.unh.edu
Coordinators Bob Craycraft; Jeff Schloss
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND
Volunteers 536, + 11 teachers/126 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
conductivity, chloride, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments,
bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., phytoplankton, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (faywort, zebra mussels, milfoil)
Other activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, construction site inspec.,
NFS site assessments Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
legislation, state 305(b) report, stewardship projects Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, businesses,
lake & watershed associations, service organizations Annual budget ~$70,000 Affiliation USDA
Cooperative Extension
The NH Lakes Lay Monitoring Program offers a wide range of monitoring options for participants,
with over t\vo decades of experience supporting volunteer monitoring of lakes and watersheds
throughout New Hampshire. We emphasize a modular approach that matches needs and concerns
with appropriate monitoring and collaborative research projects. Recent projects include developing
CIS applications using volunteer-derived data and impact site NFS assessments.
New Hampshire Volunteer Lake Assessment Program {NH VLAP) (1985)
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, P.O. Box 95, 6 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03302-0095
ph 603-271-3503 • fax 603-271-2867 • email vlap@desbio.mv.com
Coordinator Stephanie A. Bowser
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, BEACH Volunteers 400
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity, flow/water level,
apparent color Biological bacteria, chlorophyll, phytoplankton, exotic/invasive spp. (milfoil) Data users
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report, real
estate valuations Funding sources state gov't, memberships, lake associations
NH Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (NH VLAP) was created by the New Hampshire
Department of Environmental Services and now includes over 120 lakes. Volunteers are trained
annually on-site by DBS biologists, and sample both in-lake and in all major tributaries. When
feasible, lake associations may fund 18-month intensive diagnostic studies of the watershed to
pinpoint areas of future concern.
New Hampshire Volunteer River Assessment Program (1998)
New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services, 64 North Main St., 3rd Floor - SWQB, Concord, NH 03301
ph 603-271-2471 • fax 603-271-7894
Coordinator Beth L. Malcolm
RIVER/STREAM
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, metals,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, shellfish, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris
cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., restoration (bioengineering) Data
users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, shellfish bed
closures, swimming advisories, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations,
businesses, memberships, grassroots fundraising
New Hampshire Volunteer River Assessment Program's goal is to educate and develop active,
conscientious, and long-term watershed stewards throughout the state. We hope to build a river
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constituency, educate the public about rivers and their quality, and increase our knowledge about
New Hampshire's rivers through supporting volunteer efforts to protect, maintain, and enhance the
quality of our rivers.
Piscataquog River Watershed Association Monitoring (1990)
47 Perkins Pond Rd, Weare, NH 03281-5332
ph. 603-529-7457 • email grussell@ultranet.com
Coordinator Dr. Barry Wicklow
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 4, + 10 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, phosphorus, conductivity, hardness, salinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert, fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, phytoplarffcton, shellfish, birds Other
activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration Data users our program,
community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems,
nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning Funding sources memberships, donations Annual
budget ~$3,000 Affiliation Saint Anselm College
Piscataquog Watershed Association just completed a funded shoreline survey of the 67-mile-long
Piscataquog River focusing on nonpoint source pollution. We have begun the implementation phase
to correct priority nonpoint sources. We have high quality water and make every effort to protect it.
Silver Lake Association of Madison (1983)
c/o Mrs. R. Risch, Caroline Ave., Silver Lake, NH 03875
ph 603-367-8862
Coordinators Mrs. R. Risch; Hershel Sosnoff
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, phosphorus, conductivity, chloride, hardness, alkalinity
Biological macroinvert., bacteria, aquatic veg., phytoplankton Data users community org's, state and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
legislation Funding sources local gov't, memberships, donations Annual budget ~$3,000
Affiliation University of New Hampshire Freshwater Biology Department
Silver Lake Association conducts monitoring of water quality of Silver Lake in Madison, New
Hampshire.
Souhegan Watershed Association (1991)
Hillsborough County Conservation District, 468 Route 13 South, Chappell Professional Ctr., Milford, NH 03055-
3442
ph 603-673-2409 • fax 603-673-0597 • Web www.ultranet.com/~hart/swa/
Coordinator Joanne King
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., DO, turbidity, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., bacteria Other activities
debris cleanup, debris monitoring, pipe surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our
program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, legislation, swimming
advisories Funding sources donations, grants Annual budget ~$4,000
The Souhegan Watershed Association, in partnership with the Lower Merrimack River Advisory
Committee, operates a water quality monitoring program. We sample 13 sites on the Souhegan River
and nine sites on the Merrimack River every two weeks from June through September. Local
newspapers and our Website post results whenever E. coli exceed safe standards, especially at known
swimming holes. An end-of-year report is distributed.
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University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension-Sea Grant/Great Bay Watch
(1990)
UNH/Kingman Farm, Durham, NH 03824
ph 603-749-1565 • fax 603-743-3992 • email ann.reid@unh.edu
Coordinator Ann S. Reid .
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, MARINE Volunteers 60, + 9 teachers/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, salinity, flow/water level, air temperature Biological habitat
assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, photo surveys
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed., state, and
local gov't, foundations, donations Annual budget -$45,000
The Great Bay Watch trains retired citizens, teachers, and students who live and work near the Great
Bay estuarine system as volunteers. Sampling occurs at low and high tide twice monthly from April
through November. Observations include water condition, activities, birds, and weather. Other
projects now include rainfall characterization, shoreline sanitary surveys, and habitat surveys.
Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee/Upper Merrimack Monitoring
Program (1995)
P.O. Box 3019, Boscawen, NH 03303-3019
ph 603-796-2615 • fax 603-796-2600 • email mtrembla@kear.tdsnet.com •
Web www.state.nh.vs/dos/uppermel .htm
Coordinators Stephen C. Landry; Michele L. Tremblay
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 50, + 6 teachers/150 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, TSS/TDS, conductivity, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., shellfish, E. coli Other activities
photo surveys Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation, swimming advisories, state 305(b)
report Funding sources state and local gov't, foundations Annual budget ~$500
The Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program is completely staffed and managed by volunteers. We
sample 11 sites along the Upper Merrimack, Pemigewasset, Winnipesaukee, and Contoocook Rivers
for chemical analysis, bacteria testing, and benthic macroinvertebrate analysis with identification to
the family level. We work throughout the region in education and outreach.
Also active in New Hampshire:
Merrimack River Watershed Council (see listing in Massachusetts)
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American Littoral Society/Saltwater Fish Tagging Program (1965)
Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ 07732 .
ph 732-291-0055 • fax 732-872-8041
Coordinator Pam Carlsen
MARINE Volunteers 1,200
Biological fish Data users community org's, fed. and state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research Funding sources memberships
The American Littoral Society Saltwater Fish Tagging Program is the nation's largest voluntary fish
tagging program and operates from Maine to Florida. All our taggers are members of the Society;
they pay yearly dues and purchase all of their fish tags. When one of their tagged fish is recaptured,
both the tagger and the recapturer are informed. We study all the marine gamefishes of the East
Coast as well as those which run up coastal rivers. Data is compiled at the National Marine Fisheries
Service Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA.
Barnegat Bay Watch Monitoring Program (1993)
P.O. Box 95, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
ph 609-492-0222 • fax 609-492-6216 • Web online96.com/livingocean
Coordinator Carol Elliott
ESTUARY Volunteers 60, + 3 teachers/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, salinity Biological aquatic veg.,
wildlife Data users our program, fed. and state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, estab.
baseline conditions, watershed planning Funding sources foundations, memberships, donations, grassroots
fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation Alliance for a Living Ocean
The Barnegat Bay Watch Monitoring Program monitors approximately 35 sites throughout the
Barnegat and Little Egg Harbor bays. Testing periods are every two weeks from April to November.
Clifton High School/Environmental Protection (1990)
333 Colfax Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013
ph 973-470-2320
Coordinator Donna Carpinelli
GROUND WATER, AIR, LAND Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, chloride,
hardness, alkalinity, metals, pesticides, toxicity, detergent ' Biological bacteria, E. coli Other activities
debris cleanup, debris monitoring, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, local
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement,
legislation Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Clifton High School monitors the town well water, air quality, and soil pollution.
Federation of Gloucester County Watersheds (1997)
P.O. Box 233, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Coordinator Suzzane McCarthy
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 50
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, salinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris
cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling,
construction site inspec., youth education programs Data users our program, community org's, local gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
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source assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, legislation
memberships Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Funding sources state and local gov't,
Mantua Creek Watershed Association (1997)
P.O. Box 156, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Coordinator Paul Greger '
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, hardness, salinity, flow/water level Biological fish,
habitat assessments, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, photo
surveys, storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec. Data users our program, local gov't, univ. scientists'
Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, watershed
planning, legislation Funding sources memberships, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$500
Middletown Township Environmental Commission (1995)
Town Hall, 1 Kings Hwy., Middletown, NJ 07748-2594
ph 732-671-8810 • fax 732-671-5290 •email kcfedosh@aol.com
Coordinator Michael S. Fedosh
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 7
Phys/chem nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, metals, hydrocarbons, tributyltin Other activities
debris cleanup, construction site inspec., planning assessment Data users our program, fed., state, and local
gov't Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, legislation Funding sources fed., state, and local
gov't Annual budget ~$5,000
Middletown Township Environmental Commission conducts monitoring within the Township, which
includes the Raritan Bayshore and Navesink River watersheds. We do monthly stream sampling on
both watersheds, using field kits, and are conducting a one-year tributyltin (TBT) assessment of
Navesink River bottom sediment, and a two-year nonpoint source sampling study ofMcClees Creek, a
Navesink tributary.
Monmouth County Environmental Council/Monmouth County Water Quality Data
Collection Program (1994)
1 East Main St., Hall of Records Annex, Freehold, NJ 07728
ph 732-431-7460 • fax 732-409-7540
Coordinator K. Thomas Kellers
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 40, + 9 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological bacteria, fecal
coliform Data users our program Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation,
land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources donations Annual budget $0
Affiliation Monmouth County Planning Board
Monmouth County Environmental Council collects data which is used for environmental planning
purposes such as watershed and stormwater management, lake and stream restoration and
conservation, and sustainable development plans.
Musconetcong Watershed Association (1992)
P.O. Box 87, Washington, NJ 07882
ph 908-689-9613
Coordinator Roberta Morganstern
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10, + 3 teachers/60 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, nitrogen, air temperature Biological macroinvert., habitat
asscssmentSi bacteria, E. coli Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning,
plan restoration Funding sources memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget
~$300
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The Musconetcong Watershed Association monitors eight sites on the main stem and, -with our school
program, three tributaries. Both program components include biological and chemical monitoring,
and E. coli sampling occurs at some sites.
New Jersey Audubon Society/New Jersey WATERS (Watershed Approach to
Teaching the Ecology of Regional Systems) (1995)
Department of Education, P.O. Box 693, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
ph 908-766-5787 -fax 908-766-7775 • email NJAS@superlink.com • Web www.nj.com/audubon
Coordinator Dale Rosselet
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 10 teachers/600 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert, habitat
assessments, terrestrial veg. Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$20,000
New Jersey Audubon Society coordinates NJ WATERS which is a statewide, school-based watershed
and land use study program for junior and senior high school students. The NJ WATERS program
facilitates inquiry-based learning which teaches students the skills they need to become involved in
watershed issues in their communities.
New Jersey Community Water Watch (1994)
119 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
ph 732-247-4606 • fax 732-220-1179 • email H2Owatch@aol.com
Coordinators Christine Edwards; Petra Riviere
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 45
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, metals Biological macroinvert. Other
activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration (vegetation) Data users our
program, community org's, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., community organizing, estab.
baseline conditions, enforcement Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations Affiliation NJPIRG
Law and Policy Center
New Jersey Community Water Watch has 20 full-time Americorps members who work at 9
environmentally stressed urban sites to monitor, test, clean and support 20 major waterways, provide
public education, identify pollution hazards, and train and coordinate volunteers.
New York/New Jersey Baykeeper-Habitat Monitoring Program (1998)
Building 18 Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ 07732
ph 732-291-0176 • fax 732-872-8041 • email NY/NJBAY@KEEPER.ORG
Coordinators Steve Barnes; Dennis Reynolds
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, LAND
Other activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph.,
restoration Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding
sources foundations, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising
NY/NJ Baykeeper is beginning a monitoring project in 1998 which will use about 100 volunteers to
monitor the physical characteristics of habitat areas around the New York Harbor (in both New
Jersey and New York) that are of particular environmental importance.
Salem County Watershed Task Force (1994)
439 Watsons Mill Rd., Elmer, NJ 08318
ph 609-358-3835
Coordinators Frank Ponti; Ralph H. Rickenbach
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity
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Biological bacteria, fecal coliform Data users our program Data uses educ., community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources memberships
Salem County Watershed Task Force works to educate people living on lakes, streams, rivers, and
watersheds.
Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association/Stream Watch (1992)
31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
ph 609-737-3735 • fax 609-737-3075 • email sbmwa@njl.aae.com • Web www.princetonol.com/groups/stonybrook/
Coordinator Christy Beal
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 150
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling, restoration (bank stabilization),
landowner certification Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources foundations
Annual budget ~$3,000
The Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association monitors the Millstone River and its major
tributaries. We have three monitoring programs: Chemical, Benthic Macroinvertebrates, and Visual
Assessment. Volunteers monitor chemical parameters twice a month year-round, visual assessment six
times a year, and macroinvertebrates three times a year. Data is reported twice a year and is used to
target sensitive spots and problems.
Trout Unlimited of East Jersey/Water Quality Monitoring Program (1995)
c/o James W. Cohoon, 51 Kenmore Place, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
ph 201-444-7497 • email 51 KEN.JCANDPC @WORLDNET.ATT
Coordinator Alex Getmanov
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 40
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert. Other activities
debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data
uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning
Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$300 Affiliation Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited of East Jersey actively monitors 5 rivers. We trace siltation back to its source and
notify the state. In addition, we have donated to the New Jersey Audubon Society to aid in having
high school students monitor additional streams in Morris County.
Upper Raritan Watershed Association/Visual Monitoring Program (1996)
P.O. Box 273, Gladstone, NJ 07934
ph 908-234-1852
Coordinator Michelle Brook
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, land
use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program Data uses educ., community organizing,
screen for problems, plan restoration Funding sources state gov't, foundations Annual budget ~$5,000
Upper Raritan Watershed Association's Visual Monitoring Program is adapted from a USDA-NRCS
assessment protocol. We rate stream value by assigning scores for 16 visual elements. Our goals are
education and identification of potential problems and/or restoration areas.
Walpack Valley Environmental Education Center (1980)
P.O. Box 134, Walpack, NJ 07881
ph 973-948-5749 • fax 973-948-5749
Coordinators Charles J. Bickart; Wayne K. Grove
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 50 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, phosphorus, hardness, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
habitat assessments, wildlife Other activities stream channel morph. Data users our program, state
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gov't Data uses educ., nonpoint source assessment Funding sources local gov't, memberships, school
budget Affiliation Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area; Eatontown, NJ, School District
Walpack Valley Environmental Education Center's program is sponsored by the Eatontown Public
Schools and located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. We monitor a
lowland stream, an upland brook, glacial ponds, and the Delaware River at different intervals with a
variety of grade level groups.
Warren County Environmental Health Department (1996)
319 W. Washington Ave., Suite 1, Washington, NJ 07882
ph 908-689-6693 -fax 908-689-6693 • email warrenHD@NAC.NET
Coordinator Christopher McCormick
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 3
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, hardness, metals, hydrocarbons Biological bacteria Data
users our program, community org's, state gov'i Data uses research, screen for problems, enforcement,
swimming advisories Funding sources state gov't
Warren County Environmental Health Department monitors Pohatcong Creek and the Pequest and
Muscognetcong Rivers.
Washington Township Environmental Commission (1994)
P.O. Box 1106, Turnersville, NJ 08012
ph 609-589-0520
Coordinators Jeff Brody; Lee Jones
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 25, + 1 teacher/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, hardness, salinity Biological habitat assessments, birds,
wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe
surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec. Data users our
program Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, legislation Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$1,000
Affiliation Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions
Water Watch International (1970)
P.O. Box 22, Somers Point, NJ 08244
ph 800-523-0171 ext. 211 • fax 215-831-0525
Coordinator JoelS. Fogel
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, hardness,
salinity, alkalinity, metals, pesticides Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, shellfish bed closures, swimming advisories Funding
sources donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$25,000 Affiliation American Littoral
Society
Water Watch International conducts water quality monitoring, lobbying, and educational programs.
We are presently involved in coalitions to work on new wastewater recycling technologies, improved
water quality sampling protocols, and establishment of uniform national and international water
quality testing standards. In 1997 we broke ground in Atlantic City, NJ, for the Marine Life
Education Center to support water research and education.
Also active in New Jersey:
Delaware Riverkeeper Network (see listing in Pennsylvania)
Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences/Wetland Watchers (see listing in Massachusetts)
STAND/Political Response Monitoring Coordination (see listing in Pennsylvania)
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New Mexico Watching Our Waters/New Mexico Environment Department, Surface
Water Quality Bureau (1998)
1190 St. Francis Dr., P.O. Box 26110, Santa Fe, MM 87502
ph 505-827-2912 • fax 505-827-0160 • email neal_schaeffer@nmenv.state.nm.us • Web www.nmenv.state.nm.us
Coordinator Neal Schaeffer
RIVER/STREAM
Funding sources fed. gov't
New Mexico Watching Our Waters provides coordination, training, and equipment for statewide
volunteer groups in selected watersheds. Listings of New Mexico water quality programs may be
located through our Website. Our participants monitor streams for selected physical, chemical,
biological, and morphological parameters.
Project del Rio (1991)
1494 A. S. Solano, Las Cruces, NM 88001
ph 505-522-7511 • fax 505-522-0775 • email llarocque@igc.org
Coordinator Lisa LaRocque
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 90 teachers/2,200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological
habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities land use surveys, human use surveys,
restoration (riparian) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations,
businesses Annual budget -$220,000 Affiliation GREEN
Project del Rio is a binational environmental education program that involves high schools along
the Rio Grande in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. Modeled after GREEN's philosophy,
we work with over 2,000 students from more than 65 schools in a collective effort to improve the
quality of life in the Rio Grande watershed. Our goal is to prepare students to become more active
and effective conununity members. Students learn skills in water quality monitoring, problem solving,
and working with others.
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Basha Kill Area Association (1997)
P.O. Box 154, Westbrookville, NY 12785-0154
ph 914-754-0725 • email gette@frontiernet.net
Coordinator Linda Gette
WETLAND Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, flow/water level Biological bacteria, fecal
coliform Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, screen
for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Annual budget ~$2,000
Affiliation Audubon Society of New York Water Watch
Basha Kill Area Association started a new project in 1997 to establish baseline data for the largest
freshwater -wetland in southeastern New York.
Boquet River Association (BRASS)
Essex County Government Center, Box 217, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
ph 518-873-3688 -fax 518-873-6550
Coordinators Dennis Kalma; Robin Ulmer
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, LAND Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, shellfish, exotic/invasive spp. (Eurasian milfoil) Other activities land
use surveys, stream channel morph., restoration (erosion control, fish habitat.enhancement) Data users our
program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses advocacy, research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations,
memberships, donations
The Boquet River Association has studied sediment embeddedness throughout the watershed for 5
years; has conducted macroinvertebrate studies vis-a-vis embedded and non-embedded reaches; has
studied native mussel populations; conducts some baseline water monitoring; and owns and operates
a laboratory certified by NYS Department of Health for potable, wastewater, and environmental water
testing.
Building Watershed Bridges
Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Box R, Millbrook, NY 12545-0178
ph 914-677-7646-fax 914-677-6455 • email cheom@ecostudies.org •
Web www.usgs.gov/education/hudson/index.html
Coordinator Martha Cheo
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 20, + 24 teachers/3,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities land use surveys, pipe surveys,
photo surveys, human use surveys, restoration Data users our program, community org's, state and local
gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration, swimming advisories Funding sources fed., state, and local
gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Hudson Basin
River Watch
Building Watershed Bridges is a collaboration of schools and resource partners in the Mid-Hudson
Valley. We share program models, curricula, watershed information, and resources, and provide
professional development for teachers and resource organization staff. Student activities include field
experiences, design and implementation of stewardship projects, and data sharing among schools.
Each resource partner may also be engaged in doing their own monitoring and restoration
programs.
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Canandaigua Lake Watershed Task Force (1993)
480 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424
ph 716-396-1450; 716-394-6822 • fax 716-394-0377
Coordinator Robin Evans
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 8, + 10 teachers/250 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride,
salinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Other activities
photo surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation,
swimming advisories, advocacy Funding sources local gov't, foundations, donations, grassroots fundraising
Annual budget -$40,000
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Task Force has several program components: in-lake monitoring
by Finger Lakes Community College, stream monitoring for baseline and event conditions by SUNY
Brockport, and macroinvertebrate sampling by volunteers and schoolchildren on over 30 tributaries
to Canandaigua Lake, a 16.5-square-mile lake in a 174-square-mile watershed in the Western Finger
Lakes.
Catskill Center for Conservation and Development/Streamwatch Program (1997)
Route 28, Arkville, NY 12406
ph 914-586-2611 • fax 914-586-3044 • email cccd@catskill.net • Web www.catskillcenter.org
Coordinator M. J. Reiss
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 9 teachers/300 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, flow/water level, water color Biological macroinvert. Other
activities debris cleanup, stream channel morph. Data users our program Data uses educ. Funding
sources foundations
The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development uses water quality assessment in streams to
give 4th-7th grade students a better understanding and appreciation of local resources. Sites include
Catskill Creek (a tributary of the Hudson River) and two streams that enter New York City reservoirs:
Bsopus Creek and the east branch of the Delaware River.
Central New York Watershed Consortium/East Syracuse Minoa High School
Environmental Science Classes (1988)
6400 Fremont Rd., East Syracuse, NY 13057
ph 315-656-7242 • email WRBeal6607@AOL.COM
Coordinator William R. Beal
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/45 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert. Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., community
organizing, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment Annual budget ~$300 Affiliation Izaak
Walton League of America
The Central New York Watershed Consortium monitors three sites on Butternut Creek demonstrating
nonpoint source runoff, and three sites on Limestone Creek which bracket two sewage treatment
plants and demonstrate^ point source pollution.
Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP) (1986)
NYS Dept of Env. Conserv., Division of Water, 50 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY 12233-3508
ph 518-457-0734 • fax 518-485-7786 • email scott.kishbaugh@gw.dec.state.ny.us •
Webourworld.compuserve.con/homepages/nys_lakes
Coordinator Scott A. Kishbaugh
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, BEACH Volunteers 1,100
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride Biological
chlorophyll, aquatic veg. Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
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conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed., state, and local
gov't, memberships Annual budget -$125,000
CSLAP is a statewide lake, pond, and reservoir monitoring and assessment effort involving two state
agencies, a statewide umbrella group of about 300 lake associations, county and local government,
and private citizens of all backgrounds, all working together to better manage and understand the
outstanding water resources of New York State.
Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor/Citizens' Water Monitoring Program (1992)
247 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff, NY 11579
ph 516-759-3832 • fax 516-759-3832
Coordinator Carol DiPaolo
ESTUARY Volunteers 4, + 5 teachers/40 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, salinity, flow/water level Biological
fish, phytoplankton, birds Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users our program,
community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement Funding sources memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget
-$25,000 '
The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor's Water Monitoring Program was developed to get the
public actively involved in monitoring harbor conditions and reporting suspected sewage discharges
and other violations. Our purpose is to educate about issues affecting the harbor and Long Island
Sound. We have established collaborative relationships with state and local public officials and
environmental agencies. We participate in the International Coastal Cleanup, are working to map
Long Island Sound monitoring stations, and will be publishing an environmental guidebook to .
Hempstead Harbor. We monitor three stations weekly from May through November.
Community Water Watch Program (1998)
Monroe County Department of Health, P.O. Box 92832, 111 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14692-8932
ph 716-274-8440 • fax 716-274-6098 • email mbrazda@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
Coordinators Margit Brazda; Todd Stevenson
RIVER/STREAM
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi, turbidity, flow/water level, stream width/depth, color, odor, erosion
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp.
Other activities debris monitoring, land use surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling Funding
sources state and local gov't, donations Affiliation Rochester Embayment Remedial Action Plan
The Community Water Watch Program is in the final planning stages, assisted by an active volunteer
task group. We have prepared a volunteer monitoring manual, brochure, and training materials.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Birds in Forested Landscapes (1997)
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
ph 607-254-2446 • fax 607-254-2415 • email forest_birds@cornell.edu • Web birds.cornell.edu
Coordinators Sara Barker; Jim Lowe
WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 1,700
Biological birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (Brown-headed Cowbird) Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, land use decisions
Funding sources foundations, donations
Birds in Forested Landscapes links volunteer birders, land managers, and professional biologists in a
study of habitat requirements of seven species afforest thrushes and two accipiters (Cooper's and
Sharp-shinned Hawks). Our findings will be used to develop management recommendations for
conserving forest birds and their habitats. These recommendations will become pan of the North
American Bird Conservation Plan, being developed by Partners in Flight. Our goal is to determine
which specific habitat and landscape features are associated with successful breeding populations of
forest thrushes and hawks.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Cerulean Warbler Atlas Project (1997)
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
ph 607-254-2446 • fax 607-254-2415 • email forest_birds@cornell.edu • Web birds.cornell.edu
Coordinator Sara Barker
WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 170
Biological birds Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., research, land use decisions, legislation Funding sources fed. gov't
The Cerulean Warbler Atlas Project was designed to determine the population status and habitat and
area requirements of the Cerulean Warbler, a high-priority Neotropical migratory bird. Volunteer
birders and professional biologists survey known and potential breeding sites. Results will be used to
develop a detailed map of Cerulean Warbler populations in each of 29 states and two Canadian
provinces in the Northeast and Midwest, as well as suggested land-management guidelines to
enhance regional populations. All occupied sites will be plotted on topographic maps and data on
habitat, landscape characteristics, and land ownership will be compiled and entered in a GIS
database.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Cornell Nest Box Network (1997)
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
ph 607-254-2482 • fax 607-254-2415 • email CNBN@cornell.edu • Web birds.cornell.edu
Coordinators Colleen DeLong; Tracey Kast; Pixie Senesac
LAKE/POND, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 700, + 31 teachers
Biological birds Data users our program, community org's, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research
Funding sources foundations, donations, participant fees Annual budget -$300,000
The Cornell Nest Box Network (CNBN) is an educational research program and a partnership
between citizen scientists throughout North America and Cornell University scientists. Participants
monitor nest boxes and send data to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Data are analyzed and results
shared with participants, conservation groups, and the scientific community. Current studies involve
clutch size, nest-site selection, feathers used in nests, and calcium requirements of cavity-nesting
birds.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Project FeederWatch (1987)
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
ph 607-254-2440; 800-843-2473 • fax 607-254-2415 • email birdeducation@cornell.edu • Web birds.cornell.edu
Coordinator Margaret A. Barker
AIR, LAND Volunteers 11,000; + 1,000 teachers
Biological birds Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, watershed planning
Funding sources businesses, memberships, donations
Project FeederWatch participants monitor birds by counting the kinds and numbers that come to
their feeders. They contribute data via data forms or over the Internet. Our goals include gathering
long-term data on feeder birds across North America.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Project PigeonWatch (1987)
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
ph 607-254-2440; 800-843-2473 • fax 607-254-2415 • email birdeducation@cornell.edu • Web birds.cornell.edu
Coordinator Margaret A. Barker
AIR, LAND Volunteers 200, + 200 teachers
Biological birds Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, land use decisions
Funding sources businesses, memberships, donations
Project PigeonWatch participants are urban youth who are introduced to both birds and science
through helping scientists research questions such as: Why do pigeons come in so many different
colors?
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Freeport High School/Baywatch (1990)
South Brookside Ave., Freeport, NY 11520-0801
ph 516-867-5356 • fax 516-867-5376
Coordinator Roger Gennari
WETLAND Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher/75 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, phosphorus, salinity, sulfates, carbon dioxide, nitrates Other activities
debris cleanup Data users our program Data uses educ., research Annual budget $0
Freeport High School's Marine Science classes take weekly water samples and air and wafer
temperature readings in the tidal flow region between Woodcleft Canal (a highly developed
commercial area) and the bay. By analyzing the samples for chemical parameters and coliform
bacteria, we hope to learn more about the ecosystem and its reactions to human activities, and to
measure water quality and discharge complicity. ,
Friends of the Tivoli Bays (1988)
Rd #3 Box 46C, Red Hook, NY 12571-9437
ph 914-758-1582 • fax 914-758-1582
Coordinator Warren D. Bloomfield
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, MARINE, LAND Volunteers 4
Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, photo surveys, construction site inspec. Data users
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., land use decisions, watershed planning,
enforcement Funding sources donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$300
Friends of the Tivoli Bays is an environmental watch group established in response to a proposed
county ash landfill at the headwaters of one of the Hudson River's largest undisturbed freshwater
wetland habitats. We perform visual monitoring, debris cleanups, and photographic surveys to be •
used in general education, generating public pressure to foster effective protection policies, and
documenting a variety of environmental insults. We also participate in relevant public hearings and
advocate for access to outdoor recreation, activities, and programs for people with disabilities.
Great Neck Public Schools/Pollution Patrol (1976)
345 Lakeville Rd., Great Neck, NY 11020-1639
ph 516-773-1463 • fax 516-773-8357
Coordinator Robert D. Abrams
LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, BEACH Volunteers 10 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, salinity
Biological fish, bacteria, chlorophyll, phytoplankton Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring
Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions
Funding sources school budget Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation New York State Marine Education
Assn; National Marine Educators Assn
Great Neck Public Schools high school students measure salinity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and
temperature of the Long Island Sound surrounding Great Neck. Elementary school students,
supervised by faculty and high school students, identify and collect debris along parts of Great Neck's
shoreline.
H.C. Crittenden Middle School/RiverWatch Project (1991)
10 MacDonald Ave., Armonk, NY 10504
ph 914-273-4250 • fax 914-273-4618
Coordinator Christine Pecora
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 24, + 1 teacher/105 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, alkalinity, carbon dioxide,
ammonia Biological macroinvert., phytoplankton -Other activities land use surveys, photo surveys,
human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, community awareness Data users our program, community org's,
local gov't Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment Funding sources donations, school budget Annual budget -$2,000
The HCC RiverWatch Project involves students and community volunteers who monitor water quality
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of 14 sites on four rivers in three sub-watersheds within the Long Island Sound watershed. Students
perform 10 physical/chemical tests each month and an annual macroinvertebrate and diatom
inventory. We cosponsor an Annual Community Water Testing Day giving residents an opportunity to
test their wells' drinking water. Data is presented annually by students to the North Castle
Conservation and Town Boards. We have received local, regional, and national awards.
Lower Esopus River Watch (1992)
P.O. Box 130, Cottekill, NY 12419-0130
ph 914-687-0267 • fax 914-687-0520 • email RFRITS@AOL.COM
Coordinators Renee Danboise Lohre; R. Dixon Onderdonk
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND
Volunteers 30, + 4 teachers/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
conductivity, chloride, hardness, salinity, alkalinity, metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, toxicity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., shellfish, birds,
wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo
surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration
Data users our program, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, swimming advisories, state 305(b)
report Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses, donations Affiliation River
Watch Network
Lower Esopus River Watch's programs are partnership-based and build coalitions between local
government, schools, colleges, students, volunteers, and professionals.
Margaretville Central School/Environmental Science Class (1994)
P.O. Box 319, Main St., Margaretville, NY 12455
ph 914-586-2647
Coordinator Michael Porter
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/9 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness Biological macroinvert. Other
activities debris cleanup Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ. Funding
sources school budget Annual budget ~$100 Affiliation Cornell University ISET; Ramapo College
RST2
Margaretville Central School's Environmental Science Class monitors the East Branch of the
Delaware River, and the Pepacton Reservoir in the New York City watershed.
National Audubon Society (1900)
700 Broadway, New York, New York, 10003
ph 212-979-3000 • Web www.audubon.org
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE, LAND
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., shellfish, birds, wildlife,
exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys,
human use surveys, stream channel morph., restoration Data users our program, community org's, local
gov't, state gov't, fed. gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, legislation Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots
fundraising
The National Audubon Society sponsors volunteer monitoring projects throughout the nation. Some
of the largest are the Christmas Bird Count, started in 1900 and now involving about 50,000
volunteers; "Audubon Adventures," with 15,000 classrooms participating; the Great Backyard Bird
Count, a new project that already has 20,000 volunteers, and a bird banding project called MAPS
(Monitoring Avian Productivity Systems). In addition, Audubon chapters in many states sponsor
local monitoring and restoration projects as well as advocacy activities.
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Newcomb Central School/Hudson Headwaters Riverwatch Program (1991)
Rt. 28N, Newcomb, NY 12852
ph 518-582-3341 • fax 518-582-2163
Coordinator Paul Jebb
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, phosphorus, chloride, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., terrestrial veg. Other activities land use surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our
program Data uses educ., screen for problems Funding sources state gov't, memberships Annual
budget ~$50
Newcomb Central School monitors the Hudson Headwaters near the source: Lake Tear of the Clouds.
We are gathering baseline water quality data along with 15 to 30 other schools along the Hudson
down to New York City. .
Owasco Watershed Lake Association/Coliform Monitoring Program (1991)
P.O. Box 1, Auburn, NY 13021
ph 315-255-6360
Coordinator Tony Hart
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, BEACH Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, Secchi, turbidity Biological bacteria, fecal coliform, total coliform
Other activities pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, swimming advisories Funding
sources local gov't, businesses, memberships Annual budget -$14,000
Owasco Watershed Lake Association monitors coliform in Owasco Lake and tributaries. Volunteers
test over 20 sites on a weekly basis from June through September.
Project Watershed Central New York (PWCNY) (1991)
2563 Webb Rd., LaFayette, NY 13084-9704
ph 315-677-5194 • fax 315-677-5194 • email leggbill @ dreamscape.com •
Webwww.esf.edu/esp/prjh20sh/index.htm
Coordinators William Legg; Leslie Monostory; Patty Weisse
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4, + 12 teachers/160 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., bacteria Data users our program, local gov't Data uses
educ., nonpoint source assessment Funding sources foundations, donations Annual budget ~$500
Affiliation Izaak Walton League, Central New York Chapter
Project Watershed is a consortium of nine educational, industrial and governmental organizations
that connect effective water resource programs with regional high school teachers and their students.
IWLA Save Our Streams Program is our lead activity; we are presently educational and in transition
as we develop a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) document. We monitor nine streams in
Otisco, Onondaga, Skaneateles, and Oneida Lake watersheds.
Save Our Streams Central New York Chapter (1990)
125 Euclid Dr., Fayetteville, NY 13066
ph 315-435-6600 • fax 315-435-6606 • Web www.esf.edu/esp
Coordinators Bill Legg; Les Monostory
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 8, + 12 teachers/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program,
community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment
Funding sources local gov't, foundations, businesses Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation Izaak Walton
League of America
Central New York Chapter Save Our Streams coordinates volunteer stream monitoring activities with
science teachers in area high schools, in cooperation with the Project Watershed Consortium, a
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community organization. Volunteer groups adopt stream sections for monitoring, primarily in
Onondaga County.
Town of Rhinebeck Conservation Advisory Council/Stream Monitoring (1987)
80 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572
ph 914-876-3409
Coordinator John S. Grim
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 9
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level,
C.O.D. Biological macroinvert., bacteria Data users our program, community org's, state and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed
planning, plan restoration, legislation Funding sources state and local gov't Annual budget ~$2,000
The Town of Rhinebeck Conservation Advisory Council monitors the Landaman Kill watershed for
biological, physical, and chemical parameters.
Wappinger Creek Watershed Planning Committee/Stream Monitoring Program
(1997)
Farm and Home Center, Route 44, P.O. Box 259, Millbrook, NY 12545-0259
ph 914-677-8223 ext. 128 • fax 914-677-6563
Coordinators David Burns; Barbara Kendall
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness,
alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities land use
surveys, restoration (streambank) Data users our program, community org's, local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for .problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding
sources fed., state, and local gov't Annual budget ~$3,000
Wappinger Creek Watershed Planning Committee's monitoring program has sites strategically
located throughout Dutchess County's major watershed. Our monitoring sites will allow us to pinpoint
the subwatersheds which are contributing the most contaminants and then to focus our education
and best management practices on them.
Westchester Land Trust/Titicus River Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program
(1996)
31 Main St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507
ph 914-241-6346 • fax 914-241-4508 • email WLANDTRUST@AOL.COM
Coordinator Evelyn Tapani-Rosenthal
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 17
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, chloride, flow/water
level, ammonia Biological bacteria Other activities debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys
Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning
Funding sources local gov't, foundations Annual budget ~$17,500
The Westchester Land Trust has been developing a model watershed protection program for the
Titicus watershed. As part of the program, we are conducting a 10-month pilot volunteer water
quality monitoring project. The project, besides promoting citizen awareness and involvement in
environmental protection, will provide towns with baseline information to guide local efforts to
protect river water quality.
Also active in New York:
Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program (see listing in Canada)
Delaware Riverkeeper Network (see listing in Pennsylvania)
Hoosic River Watershed Association (see listing in Massachusetts)
Long Island Soundkeeper (see listing in Connecticut)
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Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences/Wetland Watchers (see listing in Massachusetts)
New York/New Jersey Baykeeper (see listing in New Jersey)
Save the Sound, IncJAdopt-A-Harbor (see listing in Connecticut)
STAND/Political Response Monitoring Coordination (see listing in Pennsylvania)
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Albemarle-Pamlico Citizens' Water Quality Monitoring Program (1988)
Institute for Coastal and Marine Resources, East Carolina University, Mamie Jenkins Bldg, Greenville, NC 27858-
4353
ph 919-328-1747 • fax 919-328-4265 • email stanforthp@mail.ecu.edu
Coordinator Patrick Stanforth
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 85, + 5 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity, flow/water level
Data users our program, community org's, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning Funding sources fed. and state gov't
Annual budget -$60,000
The Citizens' Water Quality Monitoring Program is a network of volunteers who test surface water
quality in the Albemarle and Pamlico sounds and their tributaries. We are involved in citizen and
student education, baseline studies, and parameter-specific targeted studies to address water quality
concerns and problems.
email cfrw@wilmington.net •
Cape Fear River Watch (1996)
119 S. Water St., Wilmington, NC 28401
ph 910-762-5606; 800-380-3485 • fax 910-772-9381
Web localsonly.wilmington.net-cfrw
Coordinator Bouty Baldridge
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 1 teacher
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, conductivity, salinity Biological macroinvert, wildlife, sea
turtle strandings Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our program,
community org's, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, plan restoration, enforcement, EPA
Storet Funding sources businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget
-$1,200 Affiliation Cape Fear River Program; University of North Carolina @ Wilmington
Cape Fear River Watch monitors the Cape Fear River basin from Lock & Dam #1 to the ocean.
Major monitoring projects are water parameters in Cape Fear and northeast Cape Fear and our Sea
Turtle Stranding Network in lower Cape Fear. We do some macroinvertebrate monitoring in northeast
Cape Fear and its tributaries.
City of Raleigh Adopt A Stream Program (1996)
Central Engineering, P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602
ph 919-890-3030 • fax 919-890-3832
Coordinators Mark Senior; Mac Smith
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 280, + 4 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem color, odor Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, storm drain stenciling Data
users our program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, enforcement Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$2,000
The Adopt A Stream Program monitors streams within the Raleigh city limits. We look for illicit
discharges and signs of pollution and organize debris cleanups.
Haw River Watch Project/Haw River Assembly (1994)
P.O. Box 187, Bynum, NC 27228
ph 919-542-5790 • email 75404.200@compuserve.com
Coordinator Shelly Eberly
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 100
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other
activities debris cleanup, pollution response Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data
uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources foundations,
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$14,000
The Haw River Watch Project trains and equips volunteers to do pH, temperature, visual
observations, and macroinvertebrate identification assessments four times a year on the Haw River
and its tributaries. Selected teams do tests for phosphate and nitrates as well. We have 40 teams and
a part-time coordinator. Teams act as watchdogs for pollution problems as well as help us respond
more rapidly to protect the river.
Haywood County Volunteer Water Information Network (VWIN) (1996)
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service, P.O. Box 425, Waynesville, NC 28786
ph 704-627-4564
Coordinator Dave Dudek
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10
Phys/chem pH, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Other activities debris cleanup, land use
surveys Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing Funding
sources state gov't Affiliation VWIN
Haywood County VWIN takes water samples every two weeks at selected locations. We participate in
the statewide VWIN program coordinated by the Environmental Quality Institute at the University of
North Carolina—Asheville.
Little Tennessee Watershed Association/Sediment Monitoring Project (1997)
P.O. Box 774, Franklin, NC 28744
ph 704-369-6402 • fax 704-369-6402
Coordinators Kay Coriell; Dr. William O. McLarney
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 25, + 1 teacher/10 students
Phys/chem turbidity, sediment Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, restoration (bank
stabilization) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state
gov't, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising, school budget
Little Tennessee Watershed Association collects water-sediment samples to determine the major
sources of sediment flowing into the Little Tennessee River. We cover the Little Tennessee and most
major tributaries of the Upper Little Tennessee Watershed.
Myers Park High School Biomonotoring Program (1991)
2400 Colony Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209-1716
ph 704-343-5800
Coordinator Robert Corbin
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, CORAL REEF,
GROUNDWATER Volunteers 4 teachers/24 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, hardness,
salinity, alkalinity, metals, pesticides, toxicity Biological macroinvert., bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg.
Other activities debris cleanup, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph.
Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for
problems, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources state gov't, donations, grassroots
fundraising
Myers Park High School is part of the Virtual High School Consortium. Students enrolled in
Integrated Ecospheric Systems collect and share data via the Internet. We do a range of tests for
inorganic and organic pollutants, and conduct macroinvertebrate counts, computer-based labs, and
computer modeling.
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Neuse River Foundation, Inc./Creek Keeper Organization (1994)
P.O. Box 15451, New Bern, NC 28561
ph 919-637-7972 • fax 919-514-0051 • email nrf@cconnect.com • Web neuseriver.org
Coordinators Rick Dove; Ron Smith
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 105, + 1 teacher/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, turbidity, flow/water level Biological aquatic veg. Other activities
debris cleanup, debris monitoring, remedy pollution Data users our program, community org's, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, enforcement, legislation Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,000
The Neuse River Foundation's Creek Keeper Organization observes hundreds of miles of the Neuse
River and her tributaries. Creek Keepers make physical observations, respond to citizens' pollution
concerns, and help remedy those pollution, concerns.
Neuse River Foundation, Inc./Stream Keepers (1996)
P.O. Box 15451, New Bern, NC 28561
ph 919-637-7972 • fax 919-514-0051 • email nrf@cconnect.com • Web neuseriver.org
Coordinators Heather Beard; Rick Dove
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 42, + 2 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, storm drain
stenciling, construction site inspec., respond to pollution/sedimentation problems Data users our program,
community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, enforcement, legislation Funding sources foundations, businesses,
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000
The Neuse River Foundation's Stream Keepers are the eyes, ears, and noses of the upstream Neuse
and the tributaries. Stream Keepers make both physical and chemical observations. Our program is
quickly growing as the area it observes is developing rapidly.
Neuse River Foundation, Inc./Water Quality Monitoring Program (1997)
P.O. Box 15451, New Bern, NC 28561
ph 919-637-7972 • fax 919-514-0051 • email nrf@cconnect.com • Web neuseriver.org
Coordinators Rick Dove; William W. Olah
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 24, + 1 teacher/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, conductivity, salinity, flow/water level
Biological aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, pipe surveys, remedy pollution
Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, enforcement, legislation
Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget
~$5,000
The Neuse River Foundation's Water Quality Monitors observe strategic locations in the hundreds of
miles ofwatenvays in the Lower Neuse River basin to further the Foundation's objectives of halting
and preventing -water pollution.
R.D. Holt Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring (1997)
Town of Butner, 205-C West E St., Butner, NC 27509
ph 919-575-3118 • fax 919-575-3034
Coordinator Brad Boris
RESERVOIR Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus, metals, flow/water level, TOC, color
Biological bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Data users our program Data uses research, estab.
baseline conditions, water treatment Funding sources state gov't
R.D. Holt Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring performs a monthly depth profile in proximity to
municipal water intake. Iron and manganese are also analyzed.
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Transylvania County Volunteer Monitoring Project (1996)
North Carolina Coop. Extension Service, 203 E. Morgan St., Brevard, NC 28712
ph 704-884-3109 • fax 704-884-3142 • email Eric_Caldwell@ncsv.edu
Coordinators Eric Caldwell; Donna Waterman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological bacteria Other activities storm
drain stenciling Data users our program, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding
sources state and local gov't Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Transylvania County Volunteer Monitoring Project conducts monthly screening to identify potential
impacts to water quality due to recreational uses.
Volunteer Water Information Network (VWIN) (1990)
Environmental Quality Institute/Univ. of No. Carolina-Asheville, 1 University Hts., Asheville, NC 28804
ph 704-251-6823 • fax 704-251-6900
Coordinator Marilyn J. Westphal
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 125
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, alkalinity, metals,
flow/water level Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding sources local gov't,
foundations, businesses, donations Annual budget -$50,000
The Volunteer Water Information Network (VWIN) monitors monthly over 160 stream, river, and
lake sites in western North Carolina. With volunteers collecting samples and analysis provided by the
laboratories of the Environmental Quality Institute of the University of North Carolina-Asheville, the
low cost of the program allows many communities to receive valid data with which to make effective
watershed management decisions.
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River Keepers
325 7th St. S., Fargo, ND 58103
ph 701-235-2895 • fax 701-235-7394 • email cholland@fm-net.com • Web fm-net.com/river_keepers
Coordinator Christine Holland
RIVER/STREAM
Funding sources local gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising
River Keepers advocates for sustainable use of the Red River of the North. We are implementing a
water quality program. We have an "Adopt the Red" program in which groups adopt a reach of the
river and clean it twice a year. We also conduct a storm drain stenciling project and have started
work on a buffer strip program.
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Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
Box 3214, Youngstown, OH 44513
ph 330-742-6661 • email ae703@yfn.ysu.edu
Coordinator Randall Jones
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, LAND
Biological birds Data users community org's, fed. and state gov't
National Audubon Society
The Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley conducts bird surveys.
Data uses research Affiliation
Beaver Creek Wetlands Association (1988)
P.O. Box 42, Alpha, OH 45301
ph 937-320-9042 • email BCWA@ERINET.COM
Coordinators Donald Haddox; James Amon
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, GROUND WATER Volunteers 164, + 3 teachers/40 students
Biological habitat assessments, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities construction site
inspec., restoration (wetlands) Data users community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ.,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, land use decisions, enforcement Funding sources
memberships, donations Annual budget -$20,000
Beaver Creek Wetlands Association does wetlands preservation, protection, restoration, and
monitoring. We provide public education, partnerships, and community networks.
Benjamin Logan Schools/Mad River Education Project (1994)
Logan Soil & Water Conservation District, 324 CR 11; Attn: Barb Kuck, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
ph 937-593-2946 • fax 937-592-3350
Coordinators Barb Kuck; Spencer Reames
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15 teachers/390 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities land use surveys, photo surveys, stream channel
morph. Data users our program, community org's, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research,
screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources
state and local gov't, donations, clubs Affiliation Project GREEN
Benjamin Logan Schools' elementary, middle, and high school students monitor physical, biological,
and chemical aspects of the Mad River. Students also plan and present a River Festival, and a public
symposium for state and county officials, parents, and concerned citizens. We take approximately 35
field trips a year to the stream.
Brukner Nature Center/Stream Quality Monitoring Program (1985)
5995 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Troy, OH 45373
ph 937-698-6493 -fax 937-698-4619
Coordinator Debra K. Brill
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 5 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp. Biological macroinvert. Data users state gov't Data uses state 305(b)
report Annual budget $0
Brukner Nature Center is a volunteer monitoring site for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
for the scenic Stillwater River. A minimum of four macroinvertebrate sampling studies are conducted
each year by staff in cooperation with visiting school groups participating in the Stream Quality
environmental education program.
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Cincinnati Nature Center/Water Quality Monitoring Team (1991)
4949 Tcaltown Rd., Milford, OH 45150
ph 513-271-1589 • email JHUBBARD@IGC.APC.ORG
Coordinator John H. Hubbard
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, hardness, flow/water level,
ammonia, carbon dioxide, tannin/lignin Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal
coliform, phytoplankton Data users community org's Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources foundations, donations Annual
budget ~$250
Cincinnati Nature Center monitors baseline water quality (biological, chemical, and microbiological)
in small streams and ponds. We have established excellent water quality in a small stream and are
currently working to define water quality in a 4-acre lake.
Citizen Lake Awareness and Monitoring (CLAM) (1990)
Ohio Lake Management Society, P.O. Box 463, Kent, OH 44240
ph 330-672-5475 • fax 330-672-3613 • email dan.kush@dnr.state.oh.us
Coordinator Dana Oleskiewicz
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 50
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi, color Other activities human use surveys Data users our program,
state and local gov't Data uses educ., plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't
CLAM is a statewide program to care for Ohio's lakes and reservoirs and their watersheds. We have
established a statewide lake/pond water quality database for lake managers and public agency staff
to analyze and compare lake conditions throughout Ohio. We also educate the public about
nonpoint source pollution and watershed management.
Clark County Pollution Solution (1995)
4400 Gateway Blvd., Suite 103, Springfield, OH 45502
ph 937-328-4600 • fax 937-328-4606
Coordinator Mary Beth Leep
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20 teachers/400 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride
habitat assessments, bacteria Data users our program Data uses educ.
local gov't, businesses, donations
Clark County Pollution Solution monitors the Mad River, Buck Creek, Little Miami River, and some
of their tributaries. High school students perform chemical testing and macroinvertebrate monitoring.
Middle schools do macroinvertebrate monitoring only.
Biological macroinvert.,
Funding sources state and
Clean Water for Future Generations (CWFG) (1997)
353 Garfield St.; Newton Falls, OH 44444
ph 330-872-5715 • email timandsue@sprintmail.com
Coordinators Kristina Harris; Susan Holub
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial
veg., birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys,
photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our program Data uses educ., screen for problems, plan
restoration Funding sources state gov't, donations Annual budget $0 Affiliation Ohio Wild and
Scenic Rivers
Clean Water for Future Generations monitors two different locations on Little Beaver Creek in
Columbiana County, OH, three times a year. We report our findings to the state through the Wild and
Scenic Rivers program. We also monitor the east and west branches of the Mahoning River in Newton
Falls, OH, and report these findings to the Izaak Walton League.
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Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District/Stream Quality Monitoring (1995)
557 A Sunbury Rd., Delaware, OH 43015-8656
ph 740-368-1921 • fax 740-369-8321 • email delswcd@Juno.com
Coordinator Roger Pinnicks
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 3 teachers/75 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys,
storm drain stenciling, restoration (bank stabilization) Data users our program, community org's, state gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration
Funding sources state and local gov't, businesses Annual budget ~$200 Affiliation Ohio Stream
Quality Assessment Database
Delaware Soil and Conservation District conducts water quality and habitat assessment of streams in
Delaware County, Ohio.
Ecological Assessment Section/Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
1685 West Belt Dr., Columbus, OH 43228
ph 614-728-3382 • fax 614-728-3380 • email chris.yoder@epa.state.oh.us
Coordinator Chris Yoder
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities stream channel morph.
Friends of Clear Creek, Inc. (1995)
P.O. Box 186, Amanda, OH 43102
ph 614-969-4318
Coordinator Michael Eisel
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 16, + 5 teachers/38 students
Phys/chem water temp., flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish; habitat assessments, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo
surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph. Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't,
foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising
The Friends of Clear Creek monitors 12 sites on the main stream and the major tributaries. We are
implementing riparian zones along the banks in our watershed. We have an ongoing educational
program with students from the Amanda Clear Creek School District.
Friends of the Darke County Parks (1994)
P.O. Box 801, Greenville, OH 45331
ph 937-548-0165 • fax 937-548-2935
Coordinator Suzanne Clingman
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, nitrogen Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments,
shellfish, birds, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, restoration (prairie, wetlands) Data
users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., watershed planning Funding sources memberships,
donations Annual budget $0
The Friends of the Parks organization helps with stream monitoring, putting on public programs,
and fundraising activities.
Great American Secchi Dip-In (1994)
Department of Biological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242
ph 330-672-3849 • fax 330-672-3713 • email RCarlson@KENT.EDU • Web humboldt.kent.edu/~dipin
Coordinators Bob Carlson; Jay Lee; David Waller
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY Volunteers 2,000
Phys/chem Secchi Data users our program, community prg's, fed. and state gov't, univ. scientists Data
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uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing Funding sources fed. gov't Annual budget
-$39,000
The Great American Secchi Dip-In asks members of other monitoring programs to "dip" their Secchi
disks for us during a period around July 4th. Volunteers from around the world can participate via
our Web entry form. We use the data to map transparency.
Greenacres Water Quality Monitoring Project (1992)
Grecnacres Foundation, 8255 Spooky Hollow Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242-6518
ph 513-891-4227 • fax 513-792-9199
Coordinator Sue Freese
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 11 teachers/300 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride,
alkalinity, metals, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, enforcement Funding sources local gov't,
foundations, donations Annual budget -$15,000
Greenacres Water Quality Monitoring Project runs school-based monitoring using chemical and
biological indicators. Each school reports results to local government for monitored watersheds on
an annual basis. Local governments provide financial support for water testing equipment and
chemicals. Quality assurance (QA) is provided by the Metropolitan Sewer District.
Hamilton County Park District/Biological Stream Monitoring (1988)
10245 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231
ph 513-521-7275 • fax 513-521-2606
Coordinator Bret Henninger
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15, + 10 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp. Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris
monitoring Data users our program, community org's, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration,
enforcement Funding sources local gov't Annual budget -$300
Hamilton County Park District's Biological Stream Monitoring program concentrates on the
biological integrity of lake watersheds and tributaries.
Heidelberg College Water Quality Laboratory/Cooperative Private Well Testing
Program (1987)
310 East Market St., Tiffin, OH 44883
ph 419-448-2198 • fax 419-448-2124 • email dbaker@mail.heidelberg.edu
Coordinator Nancy Creamer
GROUNDWATER
Phys/chem nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, chloride, metals, pesticides Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources foundations, testing fees
Annual budget -$70,000
The Heidelberg Water Quality Laboratory, working together with county organizations such as Soil
and Water Districts, and with volunteer participants, develops detailed, geo-referenced databases of
nitrate and herbicide contamination in private rural wells in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia,
and Illinois.
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Hillsdale Local School District/Muskingum Watershed Observers '& Jerome Fork
Monitors of Ashland County (1986)
485 TR 1902, Jeromesville, OH 44840
ph 419-368-7407; 419-368-6841 • fax 419-368-7504 • email HILL_HAMMAN@TCCSA.OHIO.GOV
Coordinator Jesse H. Hamman
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 4 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, salinity,
alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring
Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment Funding sources school budget Annual budget ~$150
Hillsdale Local School District high school biology students have monitored local ponds since 1980.
Since 1986 we have been establishing baseline conditions for Jerome Fork in Ashland County
(Muskingum watershed). We are updating our manual titration procedures to computerized electronic
equipment.
Huron County Volunteer Stream Monitors (1995)
Huron Soil and Water Conservation District, 8 Fair Rd., Norwalk, OH 44857
ph 419-668-7645 • fax 419-663-0611 • email linda.cornell@nrcs.usda.gov
Coordinator Linda P. Cornell, PhD
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 5, + 4 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities storm drain stenciling Data users our program,
local gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions Funding sources state and local gov't Annual
budget ~$200
Huron County Volunteer Stream Monitors currently monitors 8 sites in the East Branch subwatershed
of the Huron River Watershed. We hope to expand to the entire watershed in surrounding counties,
and would like to see our information used as baseline data for assessment of management practices.
We monitor macroinvertebrates twice a year and chemical parameters monthly and hold two
conferences a year. Our group involves science and environmental clubs from three schools and a
homeschool group.
Jefferson County Recycling and Litter Prevention (1981)
814 Adams St., Steubenville, OH 43952
ph 614-283-8614; 614-283-8615 • fax 614-283-8656 '
Coordinator Diane L. Julio
LAND
Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys
Funding sources state and local gov't Annual budget ~$ 189,000
Jefferson County Recycling and Litter Prevention is responsible for implementing community
recycling programs throughout the county. We provide schools with K-12 environmental education
programs, monitor debris, conduct surveys and an annual river sweep in conjunction with
ORSANCO, and enforce litter and nuisance laws.
Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District/Watershed Watch (1992)
125 E. Erie St., Painesville, OH 44077
ph 216-350-2730 • fax 216-350-2601 • email DLD@Harborcom.net • Web soil.co.LAKE.oh.US
Coordinator Dan Donaldson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4, + 20 teachers/600 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, chloride, salinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
habitat assessments Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab, baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation
Funding sources state and local gov't, donations Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation Ohio DNR
Scenic Rivers Program
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Lake County SWCD's Watershed Watch uses 600 middle school students to monitor 20 sites along
the Grand and Chagrin Rivers (both are state "Wild or Scenic Rivers"). Data collected is used by the
district as an aid in land use decisions and sent to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Scenic
Rivers Program to be included in annual reports on Ohio's Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Lake Metroparks Stewardship Volunteers (1992)
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
ph 440-256-1404 • fax 440-256-3827 • email pg@lakemetroparks.com • Web www.lakemetroparks.com
Coordinator Jennifer Kimmich
ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH Volunteers 55
Biological terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies Other activities debris
cleanup, restoration (invasive spp. removal). Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions Funding sources state and local gov't,
donations Annual budget -$500
Lake Metroparks Stewardship Volunteers conduct monitoring and inventory surveys for our park
properties and participate in national projects and surceys for biological inventory.
Maumee Remedial Action Plan/Maumee Bay Watershed Project (1988)
Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, P.O. Box 9508, Toledo, OH 43697-9508
ph 419-241-9155 ext. 125 • fax 419-241-9116 • email carter@tmacog.org
Coordinators Jennifer Carter; Rick Carter
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 25, + 42 teachers/1,300 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert.,
habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling, restoration (revetments)
Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources local gov't,
foundations, businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$30,000
The Maumee Bay Watershed Project brings together elected and public officials, active citizens and
businesses, and students and teachers to try to develop real solutions to improve water quality based
on student-gathered data. Students follow up fall testing with spring tree plantings and bank
cleanups at their sites, and are encouraged to consider science careers.
Miami County Environmental Education Youth Program (1997)
Miami County Park District, 2535 E. Ross Rd., Tipp City, OH 45371
ph 937-667-1086 • fax 937-667-0919 • email mcopark
Coordinators Cinda Hanbuch-Pinkerton; John Virgint
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., bacteria
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's, fed. and state gov't Data
uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, watershed
planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources local gov't, grassroots fundraising
Affiliation Ohio DNR Scenic Rivers Program
Miami County Environmental Education Youth Program is part of the county's watershed
monitoring system. We work to clean and protect Miami County's watersheds with local citizens.
Miami Valley Project GREEN (1990)
YMCA Camp Kern, 5291 SR 350, Oregonia, OH 45054-9747
ph 513-932-3756 • fax 513-932-8607 • email ycampkern@your-net.com
Coordinator Dave Moran
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 80 teachers/1,500 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., bacteria
Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our
program Data uses educ. Funding sources foundations, donations Annual budget -$30,000
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Affiliation Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN)
Miami Valley Project GREEN provides teachers in southwest Ohio with training, equipment, support
people, and funding for their stream quality monitoring and enhancement efforts.
Monday Creek Restoration Project (1995)
3791 Baker Rd., Albany, OH 45710
ph 614-698-2227
Coordinators Maryanne Borch; Jerry lies; Tracy Scott
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem pH, DO, metals, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish Other activities debris
cleanup, debris monitoring, restoration (strip mine reclamation) Data users our program, community org's,
fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline •
conditions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. gov't, memberships, donations,
grassroots .fundraising Affiliation Rivers Unlimited; River Network
The Monday Creek Restoration Project is focused on returning Monday Creek to fishable and
swimmable conditions. Our primary focus is the treatment of acid mine drainage from abandoned
strip and deep mines.
Northeast Ohio Rivers Project (NORP) (1975)
2249 Brighton, Madison, OH 44057
ph-216-428-5744
Coordinator Jerry Deel
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10, + 20 teachers/200 students • .
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride,
metals Biological macroinvert., bacteria Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources grants Affiliation Cleveland
State University
Northeast Ohio Rivers Project monitors -water quality using chemical tests and macroinvertebrate
studies. High school students are directly involved in the testing and data analysis.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Soil & Water Conservation
1939 Fountain Square, E-2, Columbus, OH 43224-1336
ph 614-265-6610 • fax 614-262-2064 • email dan.kush@dnr.state.oh.us • Web www.dnr.ohio.gov/
Coordinator Daniel M. Kush
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, LAND
Funding sources state gov't
Ohio DNR Division of Soil & Water Conservation staff provide networking opportunities, training,
and education to conservation groups, citizens, and educators about biological, chemical, and
physical habitat characteristics of streams and lakes. Our emphasis is on using monitoring to
stimulate citizen action to protect water resources, better understand nonpoint source pollution,
evaluate watershed land treatment projects, and bring greater awareness of Ohio's water resources.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Scenic Rivers Program/Stream Quality
Monitoring, Central Ohio (1983)
1889 Fountain Sq. F-l, Columbus, OH 43224
ph 614-265-6459 • fax 614-267-3096
Coordinator Erica Jean Burnett
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1,000 '
j
Phys/chem water temp., turbidity Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup Data
users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation,
watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't
Ohio DNR Scenic Rivers Program, 's Central Ohio Stream Quality Monitoring uses volunteers to
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assess water quality on Central Ohio's Scenic Rivers (the Olentangy River, Big Darby Creek, and
Little Darby Creek) by monitoring macroinvertebrates. Volunteer forms are entered into a computer
and compiled into an annual report. If abnormal changes are indicated, the results are reported to
the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or local health department.
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
1800 Watermark Dr., P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049
ph 614-644-2862 • fax 614-644-2329 • email doug-zehner@central.epa.ohio.gov
Coordinator Douglas Zehner
RIVER/STREAM
Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, plan restoration
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Affiliation
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)/RiverWatchers
Volunteer Monitoring Program (1992)
5735 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45228-1112
ph 513-231-7719 • fax 513-231-7761 • email kfraser@orsanco.org or rivwatch@orsanco.org •
Web www.orsanco.org/rivwatch.html
Coordinators Karel Eraser; Susan Bryan
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 24 teachers/500 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, hardness, alkalinity, metals Biological
macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys Data users our program, state gov't
Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources fed. and state gov't,
businesses
RiverWatchers monitors the Ohio River main stem and seven tributaries, involving 24 schools and
hundreds of students in grades 4-12. Chemical test kits, supplemental educational materials, and
equipment for biological testing are provided to participants.
Ohio Scenic Rivers Program/Stream Quality Monitoring Project (1982)
Ohio DNR Div. of Natural Area & Preserves, 1889 Fountain Square, Columbus, OH 43224-1331
ph 614-265-6453 • fax 614-267-3096 • email stu.lewis@dnr.state.oh.us
Coordinator Stuart Lewis
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 387, + 213 teachers/4,500 students
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, stream
channel morph. Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, enforcement, state
305(b) report Funding sources state gov't Annual budget -$70,000 Affiliation Ohio Scenic
Rivers Program
Ohio Scenic Rivers Program Stream Quality Monitoring Project is an environmental education
program that provides hands-on learning about the value of rivers in our lives. Data collected
provides baseline river health information, and is tracked long-term in a database shared with the
Ohio EPA. Ohio was the first state to use volunteer data in state 305(b) water quality reports. In
1996, over 5,000 participants monitored over 100 sites, including 80 reference sites monitored at
least 3 times annually bet\veen April and October.
Ohio State University Extension Master Watershed Stewards/Indian Lake
Watershed Project (1995)
Ohio State University Extension, 117 E. Columbus Ave., Suite 100, Bellefontaine, OH 43311-2053
ph 937-599-4227 • fax 937-592-6404 • email Comer.29@osu.edu
Coordinator Gary L. Comer, Jr.
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, LAND Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., algae Other activities land use surveys, pipe
surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration (bank stabilization)
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Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources
fed. and state gov't, memberships, donations Annual budget ~$ 1,000 Affiliation Indian Lake
Hydrologic Unit, Citizen Lake Improvement Project
OSU's Master Watershed Stewards is a holistic watershed approach to volunteer monitoring and
water quality education. Program participants and volunteers receive instruction and experience with
such watershed issues as monitoring techniques, basic wetland, stream, lake, and riparian ecology,
geology, soils, and implementation of best management practices (BMPs). Volunteers collect water
quality data from both streams and lakes, and are offered a certification process that includes
volunteer time and 30 hours of classes.
Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District (1996)
215 S. Oak St., Ottawa, OH 45875
ph 419-523-5159 • fax 419-523-6373 -email Bonnie.Brooks@oh.nrcs.usda.gov .
Coordinator Bonnie Brooks
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 1, teacher/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen (ammonia, nitrates), phosphorus Biological macroinvert.
Other activities storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, state gov't Data
uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources state and local gov't
Annual budget ~$ 1,500
Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District is establishing a new project to acquire a base of local
stream and river information.
Seventh Generation/Coordinated Assessment of River Environments (C.A.R.E.)
Project (1993)
25 Lake Ave., Elyria, OH' 44035 ,
ph 440-322-4187 • fax 440-322-1785 • email SevnGen@aol.com
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, GROUNDWATER, AIR, LAND
Volunteers 25, + 30 teachers/150 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, salinity, metals,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling,
restoration (willow stakes, bank stabilization) Data users our program, community org's, fed. and local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ.,'advocacy, research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, legislation, 319 program
Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, memberships, grassroots fundraising
Seventh Generation is a grassroots nonprofit environmental organization. We monitor the Black
River in northeast Ohio through site assessments, chemical monitoring, macroinvertebrate sampling
and bacteria testing.
Trout Unlimited, Mad Men Chapter (1997)
3248 Koenig Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211
ph513-662-5355-emailJlJohnson@aol.com
Coordinator Jeffrey S. Johnson ' •
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp. Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, restoration Data
users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources memberships, donations
Annual budget ~$ 100 Affiliation Trout Unlimited
The Mad Men Chapter of Trout Unlimited supports the Mad River watershed protection and
management plans. The Mad River contains 30 miles of spring-fed water providing Ohio fishermen
with a Brown Trout fishery. The Mad Men Chapter will include a stream monitoring program to
supplement other activities, such as habitat improvement projects.
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Washington Court House Senior High Biology Classes (1990)
1200 Willard Rd., Washington Court House, OH 43160
ph 614-335-0820
Coordinators Lori Johnson; Laura Voorhis
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 6, + 2 teachers/98 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., bacteria Other activities land use surveys, physical surveys Data users our program, local
gov't Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources state and
local gov't, school budget Annual budget ~$500
Washington Court House Senior High Biology classes engage students in scientific inquiry of a real
problem: observation and assessment of how organisms interact with one another and with the
physical setting. At the same time, students are producing water quality data for local management
officials and the community.
Water and Wildlife Society, Southwestern Ohio Region (1997)
10451 Buxton Ln., Montgomery, OH 45242
ph 513-984-2880 • fax 513-984-6747 • email TATURCKSR@AOL.COM
Coordinators T. A. Turck Sr.; Avie Corsbie; Art Funk; Patricia Zuelinder
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 6, + 2 teachers/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, hardness,
alkalinity, metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, toxicity, flow/water level, silt level Biological macroinvert.,
fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., shellfish, birds, wildlife Other activities
debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, human use surveys, feeder creek origins Data users our
program, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, swimming advisories, wildlife control Funding sources businesses, memberships,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$100
Water and Wildlife Society helps owners of small lakes, ponds, and EPA-required retention waters
improve their waters as habitat for aquatic and other wildlife. Working also with state and county
conservation organizations, we offer consulting to the owners. They supply major funds. We support
our youth group's projects with funding and training materials. Other activities include lake design
and construction, and preventive maintenance and safety programs. We plan to expand into southern
Indiana and northern Kentucky in the future, and to sponsor other chartered organizations with
similar goals throughout the U.S.
Wayne-Holmes Wetland Coalition/Wildlife Diversity Conservation
7851 Township Road 562, Holmesville, OH 44633
ph 330-263-3969; 419-755-8036 • email dbeam@magnus.acs.Ohio_State.edu
Coordinator Donald G. Beam
WETLAND Volunteers 20, + 2 teachers/3 students
Biological habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities
debris cleanup, restoration (bog/fen ecology) Data users our program, communhy org's, state and local gov't
Data uses educ. Funding sources memberships, donations
The Wayne-Holmes Wetland Coalition finds and protects the last most intact and biologically / ich
wetlands in Wayne and Holmes Counties. We work with private and public landowners instigating
conservation measures to conserve biodiversity.
Also active in Ohio:
Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program (see listing in Canada)
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Blue Thumb/Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area (1997)
Oklahoma County Conservation District, 1120 N.W. 63rd St., Suite G101, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
ph 405-848-4862 « fax 405-842-8744
Coordinators John W. Samuel; Karen A. Scanlon
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 23, + 5 teachers/80 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, pesticides, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other, activities debris
monitoring, storm drain stenciling, restoration Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and
local gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't
Blue Thumb volunteers regularly monitor tributaries to Arcadia Lake and to the Canadian River, as.
well as urban lakes. We are partnered with the City of Oklahoma City to characterize stream health in
the City's 197 watersheds.
Blue Thumb/Tulsa County Water Pollution Education Program
4116 E. 15th St., Suite 107, Tulsa, OK 74112-6198
ph 918-744-1595 • fax 918-744-0523
Coordinator Christy Davis
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 33, + 8 teachers/125 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, pesticides, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris
cleanup, land use surveys, storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec. Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$6,000
Blue Thumb volunteers monitor local streams and then use the data to educate the public on the
pollution challenges that we face. We are also planning future watershed education workshops.
Oklahoma Water Watch (1992)
Oklahoma Water Resources Board, 3800 N. Classen, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-2855
ph 405-530-8800 • fax 405-530-8900 • email jmcunningham@owrb.state.ok.us •
Web www.enid.org/enidschools/owrb
Coordinator Julie Cunningham
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND Volunteers 150, + 11 teachers/250 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level, ammonia
Biological macroinvert., chlorophyll Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, storm drain
stenciling, restoration Data users our program, community org's, fed. and state gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed.,
state, and local gov't Annual budget -$100,000
Oklahoma Water Watch was created to assist the state in managing our vital surface waters. We
promote understanding, awareness, protection, and restoration of Oklahoma lakes and watersheds
through the dedication of volunteers who collect baseline water quality data.
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Bridge Creek Watershed Council (1997)
31444 West Branch Rd., Mitchell, OR 97750
ph 541-462-3882 • fax 541-462-3882 • email Patgeerl@juno.com
Coordinator Pat Geer
LAND Volunteers 25, + 1 teacher/10 students
Data users our program Data uses watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources landowners
Annual budget $0 Affiliation GWEB
Bridge Creek Watershed Council has just started monitoring our upland projects using photographs.
We hope to have a monitoring plan done and funded in 1998.
City of Salem/Adopt-A-Stream (1993)
555 Liberty St. SE, Room 325, Salem, OR 97301-3503
ph 503-588-6211 • fax 503-588-6025 • email sduckett@open.org
Coordinator Scott Duckett
RXVER/STREAM, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 12 teachers/360 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroihvert., fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling Data
users our program, local gov't Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, enforcement Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$ 1,000
The City of Salem, conducts a stream and wetland monitoring program for educational purposes and
to provide information not collected elsewhere.
Deschutes County Watershed Council/Squaw (Why-Chus) Creek Volunteer
Monitoring (1997)
P.O. Box 894, Bend, OR 97709
ph 541-383-7146 • fax 541-383-7638 • email bjlee@transport.com
Coordinators Barbara J. Lee; Mike Riehle
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12, + 5 teachers/180 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments,
bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (knapweeds, dalmation toadflax)
Other activities photo surveys, stream channel morph., restoration-(riparian) Data users our program,
fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, watershed
planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, businesses, watershed
residents/students Annual budget -$80,000
The Squaw (Why-Chus) Creek Monitoring program is a two-year project funded by the State of
Oregon and local cooperators. Teachers and students sample six stream sites at least four times per
year. Data is validated by a cooperating agency's technician. Students will develop a database which
will be added to a regional database arid published on their local Website.
Friends of Arnold Creek/Resource Watch (1995)
4106 SW Vacuna St., Portland, OR 97219
ph 503-244-9958 • email fritzamand@aol.com • Web members.aol.com/fritzamand/farcreek.htm
Coordinator Amanda Fritz
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 3, + 4 teachers/114 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, flow/water level, soil temperature, air temperature
Biological exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, stream channel morph.,
storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration (plantings, ivy removal), land use reviews Data
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users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources local gov't, foundations,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$200
Friends of Arnold Creek is a grassroots monitoring program involving neighbors and teachers who
are interested in finding out current conditions in local creeks and in figuring out ways to improve
water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. Arnold Creek is a two-mile tributary of Try on Creek in
southwest Portland.
Lane County Water Quality Advisory Group (1992)
950 W. 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
ph 541-682-4243 • fax 541-682-2377 • email ross.penhallegon@orst.edu
Coordinator Ross Penhallegon
GROUNDWATER Volunteers 30
Phys/chem nitrogen, pesticides Data users community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., research, community organizing, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation Funding
sources state and local gov't Annual budget -$10,000 Affiliation Lane County Extension Service
Lane County Water Quality Advisory Group monitors private wells across three counties and has
conducted a four-year study on 100 wells. We are pro-actively involved with BMP farm programs
and coordinate our efforts with local, regional, state, and national programs.
Little Butte and Upper Rogue Watershed Councils/Volunteer Monitoring Program
(1998)
411 West 8th St., Room 286, Medford, OR 97501-3189
ph 541-774-2439 • fax 541-774-2555 • email bjones@ci.medford.or.us
Coordinator Bob Jones
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., bacteria Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ.,
community organizing, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration,
swimming advisories Funding sources state and local gov't Annual budget -$10,000
The Little Butte and Upper Rogue Watershed Councils are monitoring water quality by collecting
baseline data on basic physical and chemical parameters. The watersheds sampled are part of the
Rogue River Basin, and the source of the city of 'Medford's municipal water. We have a paid program
coordinator but hope to be totally volunteer-run by the third year.
Long Creek School/Watershed Monitoring Project (1996)
Science Department, P.O. Box 429, Long Creek, OR 97856
ph 541-421-3896 • fax 541-421-3012 • email hurstl@eosc.osshe.edu
Coordinator Larry Hurst
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 4, + 1 teacher/8 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., shellfish, birds, wildlife Data users our program,
community org's Data uses educ., screen for problems, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't
Annual budget -$300
Long Creek School conducts a school-based elective program designed to monitor biological,
physical, and chemical features of the Long Creek and Fox Creek watersheds. Monitoring activities
and data analysis give students practical experience in scientific field studies as well as provide useful
information for local landowners.
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Lower Nehalem Watershed Monitoring Project (1997)
P.O. Box 249, Nehalem, OR 97131
ph 503-368-7424
Coordinators Tim Austin; Sage Walden
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, conductivity Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments, bacteria, E. coli Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, restoration (tree planting)
Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, monitor restoration Funding sources state and local gov't
Annual budget ~$3,000 Affiliation Lower Nehalem Watershed Council
The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council is a volunteer citizens group dedicated to improving the
health of the Nehalem River watershed. Our monitoring project is designed to determine the impact of
logging, farming, development, and other activity on the watershed's water quality, and then to work
with landowners to improve conditions.
Lower Rogue and South Coast Watershed Councils/Watershed Stewards (1995)
P.O. Box 666, Gold Beach, OR 97444
ph 541-247-2755 • fax 541-247-8058 • email curswcd@harborside.com
Coordinator Cindy Ricks
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, LAND
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, salinity, metals,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other
activities stream channel morph., restoration Data users our program, community org's, fed. and state
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation,
land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual
budget -$50,000 Affiliation The Oregon Plan
The Lower Rogue and South Coast Watershed Councils monitor Curry County waterways in
cooperation with state and federal agencies through our staff and volunteer efforts. We monitor
sediment loads, stream summer temperatures, stream habitats, macroinvertebrates, upland and forest
road conditions, vegetation plantings, and project effectiveness.
North Fork John Day Watershed Council
P.O. Box 95, Monument, OR 97864
ph 541-934-2141 • fax 541-934-2132
Coordinator Robert Stubblefield
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 4, + 3 teachers/45 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity Biological macroinvert.,
bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph.,
restoration Data users our program, community org's, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration
Funding sources state gov't, foundations, donations
The North Fork John Day Watershed Council and Monument High School work cooperatively in
monitoring macroinvertebrates and physical/chemical, parameters throughout the North Fork John
Day Watershed. Data is collected and stored under DEQ parameters, meets Data Acceptance
Criteria, and is used by landowners, agencies, and organizations throughout our sub-basin and
beyond.
Salem Adopt-A-Stream (1993)
555 Liberty St., SE, Room 325, Salem, OR 97301
ph 503-588-6211 • fax 503-588-6025 • email sduckett@open.org
Coordinator Scott Duckett
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 10, + 10 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, stream
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channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration (wetland & riparian), wetland design Data users our
program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for problems,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration
Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$ 1,000 Affiliation City of Salem, OR
Salem Adopt-A-Stream conducts educational monitoring of urban streams and collection of useful
biological data not collected elsewhere.
Saturday Academy/Student Watershed Research Project (SWRP) (1992)
Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology, P.O. Box 91000, Portland, OR 97291-1000
ph 503-690-1363 • fax 503-690-1388 • email renfro@admin.ogi.edu • Web www.ogi.edu/satacad/
Coordinator Stacy Renfro
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10, + 20 teachers/800 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride,
alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial
veg. Other activities stream channel morph. Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations,
businesses Annual budget -$100,000
SWRP uses the cooperation of teachers, students, scientists, businesses, governmental agencies, and
community groups to couple watershed education with the collection of high quality data. Our
mission is to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment leading to responsible behavior
and constructive actions with regard to water quality and watershed resources. Students conduct
aquatic and riparian surveys biannually. Duplicate samples are analyzed by professional labs and
our staff audits all data prior to dissemination to agencies. Each summer we offer training in riparian
and aquatic ecosystem monitoring.
South Santiam Watershed Council/Water Quality Monitoring Program (1997)
33630 McFarland Rd., Tangent, OR 97389
ph 541-967-5927 ext. 133 • fax 541-928-9345 • email gries@pfeak.org •
Web www.geocities.com/Rain Forest/5055
Coordinator Susan Gries
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 7, + 3 teachers/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity Biological macroinvert., bacteria, fecal cdliform, E. coli
Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, fed. and local gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) and.303(d) reports Funding
sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations
The South Santiam Watershed Council is implementing a water quality monitoring program in the
South Santiam watershed involving three local high schools and citizen water quality monitors. We
monitor biological, physical, and chemical parameters on an ongoing basis.
Tryon Resource Partnership Watershed Council/Watershed Assessment Project &
Neighborhood Conservation Plan (1997)
6039 SW Knightsbridge Dr., Portland, OR 97219-4959
ph 503-244-0641 • fax 503-244-0641
Coordinator Liz Callison
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND Volunteers 150, + 5 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, metals, hydrocarbons,
pesticides, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg., exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, pipe surveys, stream
channel morph., restoration (riparian) Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources state and
local gov't Annual budget ~$3,000 Affiliation West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
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Tryon Resource Partnership Watershed Council works in the Tryon Creek system watershed. We have
begun monitoring sewage collection system pollutants and other limiting factors for native wild
spring run steelhead. We plan to conduct a macroinvertebrate survey, habitat assessment, and local
wetland conservation planning. We conduct water quality testing and conservation planning for the
Fanno Creek system watershed.
Also active in Oregon:
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) (see listing in Florida)
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Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) (1986)
Dickinson College Environmental Studies Dept, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013
ph 717-245-1565 • fax 717-245-1940 • email allarm @ dickinson.edu •
Web www.dickinson.edu/storg/allarm/index.html
Coordinators Lauren Imgrund; Dr. Candie Wilderman
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 400, + 35 teachers/700 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity, metals, pesticides, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert, habitat assessments Data users our program, community org's, state
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding
sources state gov't, foundations, donations, college budget Annual budget -$50,000
ALLARM serves as a Technical Support Center for locally based volunteer monitoring programs. We
provide training, quality control analysis, data interpretation, and other assistance.
Bradford County Conservation District (1990)
Stall Natural Resource Center, RR#5 Box 5030C, Towanda, PA 18848
ph 717-265-5539 • fax 717-265-7435
Coordinators Rich Gulyas; Michael W. Lovegreen
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 100; + 25 teachers/500 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
conductivity, alkalinity, pesticides, toxicity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments* aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo
surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., construction site inspec. Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan
restoration, enforcement Funding sources state and local gov't, businesses, memberships, grassroots
fundraising, fish sales
Bradford County Conservation District provides monitoring information, education, and technical
assistance to landowners, schools, and municipal officials for lakes and streams. We have developed
a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) primer for beginners.
Brandywine Valley Association StreamWatch (1997)
1760 Unionville-Wawaset Rd., West Chester, PA 19382-6751
ph 610-793-1090 • fax 610-793-2813 • email bvarcva@worldaxes.com
Coordinators Jane Fava; Barbara Beyerl
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 50
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity Biological macroinvert., habitat
assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities stream profile Data users our program Data
uses educ., estab. baseline conditions Funding sources businesses, memberships, donations
The Brandywine Valley Association StreamWatch conducts stream health monitoring and habitat
assessment in the Brandywine Creek Watershed.
Brodhead Watershed Association/Citizen Streamwatch Program (1991)
P.O. Box 339, Henryville, PA 18332
ph 717-839-1120
Coordinators Amy Albert; Jim Hartzler
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 75, + 1 teacher/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
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macroinvert., fish, bacteria, fecal coliform Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ.,
community organizing, land use decisions, enforcement Funding sources memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Brodhead Watershed Association volunteers monitor over 100 sites in the Brodhead watershed,
including Marshalls, McMichaels, Paradise, and Pocono creeks and their tributaries. We test monthly
for water and air temperature, pH, nitrates, and phosphates, and annually for BOD and fecal coliform.
Centre County Technical School/Environmental Science Stream Monitoring
Program (1995)
540 N. Harrison Rd., Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
ph 814-359-2793
Coordinator George R. Vanoviak
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR, LAND Volunteers 1 teacher/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, wildlife
Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys Data users state and local gov't Data uses educ.,
research, watershed planning Funding sources state gov't Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Centre County Technical School students monitor streams and a lake within Centre County for typical
abiotic and biotic factors and surrounding land-use within the watershed.
Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association (1997)
421 Grahams Woods Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013
ph 717-243-8081 • fax 717-241-2175 • email rrfreed@sprintmail.com
Coordinator Ronald Freed
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, ammonia Biological macroinvert. Other
activities debris monitoring, land use surveys, human use surveys Data users our program Data uses
educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration
Funding sources foundations, memberships Affiliation ALLARM-Alliance for Aquatic Resource
Monitoring
Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association conducts monthly chemical monitoring, quarterly visual
assessment (streamwalks), and periodic macroinvertebrate sampling.
Cooperative Adopt-a-Stream Program (1990)
Division of Environmental Services, 450 Robinson Lane, Bellefonte, PA 16823
ph 814-359-5185 • fax 814-359-5153
Coordinators Dave Keller; Karl Lutz
RIVER/STREAM
Biological fish, habitat assessments, terrestrial veg. Other activities stream channel morph. Data
users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
screen for problems, land use decisions, plan restoration Funding sources state gov't Affiliation
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission .
The Cooperative Adopt-a-Stream Program works with volunteers and other state and federal
agencies to enhance riparian and aquatic habitats for fish.
Crest Creek Watershed Association (1995)
520 Beech Ave., Patton, PA 16668
ph 814-674-5084
Coordinator Paul J. Short
RIVER/STREAM, GROUND WATER Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity
Crest Creek Watershed Association has begun working to re-establish fish populations in our creek.
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Crum Ridley Chester Volunteer Monitoring Program (CRCVMP) (1990)
229 E. Roland Rd., Parkside, PA 19015
ph 610-872-8054 • email FDow@aol.com • Web www,science.widener.edu/~grant/crc/crc_main.html
Coordinators Frank Dowman; Bruce Grant; Barbara Grove; Peter Weber
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, alkalinity, ammonia
Biological macroinvert., bacteria Other activities restoration (watershed projects) Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration Funding
sources businesses, donations Affiliation U.S. EPA Region 3
The Crum Ridley Chester Volunteer Monitoring Program does monitoring once a month on various
points on Chester, Ridley, and Crum Creeks for chemical parameters, and twice a year for biological '
data (macroinvertebrates). Selected coliform monitoring is done in the vicinity of sewage treatment
plants and sewage interceptor lines.
Darby Creek Valley Association/Stream Watch (1996)
476 Southcroft Rd., Springfield, PA 19064
ph 610-690-1632 ' '
Coordinator Carol Killmaier
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 25, + 5 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, conductivity Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other
activities debris cleanup Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, plan restoration Funding sources fed. gov't, memberships
DCVA Stream Watch monitors streams in the Darby Creek watershed in southeast Pennsylvania., We
use benthic macroinvertebrates as the primary indicator of stream health, and also evaluate stream
habitat and monitor a few chemical parameters. We hope to monitor 5 sites at least once a year. We
hold field days for members and volunteers, give workshops on macroinvertebrate identification, and
work to involve local schools.
Delaware Riverkeeper Network/Citizen Water Quality Monitoring Program (1991)
P.O. Box 326, Washington Crossing, PA 18977-0326
ph 215-369-1188; 609-854-5108 • fax 215-369-1181 • email drkn@libertynet.org • Web www.libertynet.org/~drkn
Coordinators Hella Henriksen; Jim Nutt; Fred Stine
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 200, + 4 teachers/50 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, restoration (bioengineering) Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, plan restoration,
enforcement, swimming advisories Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$50,000 Affiliation American Littoral Society
Delaware Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Delaware River and its tributaries and
habitats through advocacy, enforcement, and citizen action. (See also Schuylkill Riverkeeper, below;
this is afield office of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network.)
Donegal Creek Restoration Project (1994)
c/o Mark Metzler, Lancaster County Conservation District, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Room 6, Lancaster, PA 17601-3149
ph 717-299-5361 • fax 717-299-9459 • email LCCD@REDROSE.NET
Coordinators Mark A. Metzler; Don Kelly
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., shellfish, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive
spp. Other activities stream channel morph., restoration (monitor BMPs), substrate makeup Data users
our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources memberships,
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donations, grassroots fundraising
Environmental Protection CVMP
Annual budget ~$300 Affiliation Pennsylvania Department of
Donegal Creek Restoration Project conducts biota and water chemistry monitoring. We have eight
monitoring stations within the 6.5-mile project area. Donegal Creek is a coldwater, limestone fishery.
Various best management practices (BMPs) are being installed to combat intensive agricultural land
use.
Environmental Action Committee (1990)
Box 200, Lenhartsville, PA 19534
ph 610-756-6855
Coordinator Matthew Polis
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity, pesticides, toxicity,
flow/water level Biological fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp.
(purple loosestrife) Other activities debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys,
stream channel morph., construction site inspec. Data users our program Data uses screen for problems,
nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, legislation
Environmental Action Committee monitors Pine Creek in Albany Township, Maiden Creek in Albany
and Greenwich Townships, and the Schuylkill River in Berks County.
Friends of the Nescopeck/Little Nescopeck Creek-Jeddo Tunnel Project (1993)
P.O. Box 367, Sybertsville, PA 18251
ph 717-788-1599; 717-788-1425 • email meg5@psu.edu
Coordinators Alan C. Gregory; Drew Magill
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 4
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, phosphorus, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, metals,
flow/water level Biological fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife,
exotic/invasive spp. (Japanese honeysuckle, purple loosestrife) Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our program,
community org's, state gov't Data uses advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, enforcement, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't,
foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000
Affiliation Wildlands Conservancy
Friends of the Nescopeck monitors the acid mine drainage discharge of the Jeddo Mine Tunnel and
its effect on the Little Nescopeck and main Nescopeck Creeks. We also do routine testing at sites along
the Susquehanna River below the mouth of Nescopeck Creek.
Green Valleys Association/Stream Watchers (1964)
P.O. Box 113, 1285 Hollow Rd., Birchrunville, PA 19421
ph 610-827-7800 • fax 610-827-7212 • email GVA@BELLATLANTIC.NET-
Web WWW.CCIL.ORG/~GVAy«OMEPAGE.HTM
Coordinator Diane Harris
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys Data
users our program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, enforcement Funding sources
foundations, businesses, donations Annual budget ~$500
Green Valleys Association has used the data collected over 26 years to preserve 145 square miles of
watersheds including French, Pigeon, Stony, Pickering, and Valley Creeks. Our area is under severe
pressure from new development and commercial spring water withdrawal by Perrier.
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Hemlock Farms Volunteer Lakewatch Team (1995)
1007 Hemlock Farms, Hawley, PA 18428
ph 717-775-4200 • fax 717-775-7370
Coordinator Richard S. Hesse
LAKE/POND Volunteers 22
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity Biological chlorophyll
Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions Funding
sources memberships Annual budget ~$2,000
Hemlock Farms is a private residential recreational community located in northeast Pennsylvania
and containing four lakes, 10 ponds, and associated wetlands and streams. At the recommendation
of several studies, we began a volunteer monitoring program to develop a baseline for our lakes and
to maintain and improve the quality of our waters. Currently 25 volunteers monitor the lakes biweekly
May through September.
Indiana County Conservation District (1995)
251 Route 286 North, Indiana, PA 15701-9203
ph 412-463-7702 • email Indiana.conservation@al.dep.state.pa.us
Coordinator Louis A. Kopczyk
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, metals Data users our program, state gov't Data uses screen for
problems, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources businesses, watershed association
Annual budget ~$800
Indiana County Conservation District collects limited information on Blacklegs Creek, Two Lick
Creek, Little Yellow Creek, Bear Run, and Crooked Creek.
Laurel Acres Club (1994)
265 S. College St., Carlisle, PA 17013
ph717-948-3950-fax717-948-3957-emailblumenthal@pader.gov
Coordinator E. M. Blumenthal
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND Volunteers 8
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, human use surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our
program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising
Laurel Acres Club monitors a segment of Laurel Run east ofTuscarora State Forest. We monitor for
land use, habitat and riparian flora quality, general water quality, and trout fishery potential.
LeTort Regional Authority (1991)
415 Franklin St., Carlisle, PA 17013
ph 717-245-0508 • email brianfis@epix.net
Coordinator Brian Fischbach
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level Biological
aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy,
estab. baseline conditions Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$ 1,900
LeTort Regional Authority monitors LeTort Spring Run monthly for physical and chemical water
quality parameters.
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Lower Merion Conservancy/Streamwatch (1974)
9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
ph 610-520-9895 • fax 610-520-9894 • email lmc@op.net • Web www.dragonfly.org
Coordinator Heidi Fenstermacher
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 25, + 4 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water
level, carbon dioxide Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife, algae
Other activities photo surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec.
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding
sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships Annual budget ~$1,000
Lower Merion Conservancy monitors all streams within Lower Merion Township, the largest being
Mill Creek, which runs from Villanova University to the Schuylkill River. We use Surber samplers to
collect macroinvertebrates each April. Volunteers conduct chemical tests at their sites weekly as well
as habitat assessments. We were trained by Stroud Water Research Center, a research laboratory of
the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.
Martic Hills Watershed Association/Stream Monitoring (1991)
385 Penncroft Dr. S., Holtwood, PA 17532
ph 717-284-4458
Coordinator James H. Smith
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., pH, turbidity, nitrogen, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish,
birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys Data users our program, local gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding
sources memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$ 100 Affiliation Alliance for
the Chesapeake Bay
Martic Hills Watershed Association monitors a Pennsylvania State Scenic River (Tucquan/Clark
Run) as part of our management action plan. We also monitor two other local streams for the
Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Lancaster County Conservancy.
Mercer County Conservation District (1979)
747 Greenville Rd., Mercer, PA 16137
ph 412-662-2242 • fax 412-662-3905
Coordinator Jim Mondok
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride, hardness,
alkalinity Biological macroinvert., bacteria Other activities construction site inspec., restoration
(riparian buffers) Data users our program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen
for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report
Mercer County Conservation District currently monitors Munnell Run to show impacts of riparian
buffers and other best management practices (BMPs).- We will be expanding in 1998 to include
volunteer monitoring of the rest of the Shenango River watershed.
Mid Valley Secondary Center GLOBE Program (1994)
52 Underwood Rd., Throop, PA 18512
ph 717-489-1691 • email evansjh@ns.neiu.kl2.pa.us
Coordinator Jane H. Evans
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 1 teacher/11 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, conductivity, alkalinity Biological macroinvert. Funding
sources local gov't Affiliation GLOBE
Mid Valley Secondary Center students collect and test water samples weekly on the Lackawanna River
as it runs through Olyphant, PA. At least once a year we collect and classify macroinvertebrates.
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Mill Creek Coalition of Clarion and Jefferson Counties (1990)
6 E. 8th Ave., Clarion, PA 16214
ph 814-226-2164 • fax 814-226-2731
Coordinators Peter Dalby, PhD; Terry Morrow, PhD
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 3 teachers/5 students
Phys/chem pH, DO, conductivity, salinity, alkalinity, metals, flow/water level, sulfates Biological
macroinvert., fish Other activities restoration (watershed) Data users our program, community org's,
fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, businesses,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000
The Mill Creek Coalition is involved in restoring portions of the 60-square-mile watershed to a viable
cold-water fishery. Approximately 70% of the watershed has been seriously degraded due to acid,
high-iron discharges entering Mill Creek as a result of past coal strip mining. Parts of the watershed
have recovered, primarily through construction of passive treatment systems established at over a
dozen discharge points.
Nazareth Area High School/Environmental Science Class and Club (1987)
E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064
ph 610-759-1730
Coordinator Kathie Romano
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 1 teacher/140 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, wildlife Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, screen for problems Funding sources school budget Affiliation Jacobsburg Water
Quality Program; Lehigh University's Herpetological Research Project for Students
Nazareth Area High School monitors Schoeneck Creek at least three times per year. We also
participate in the Herpetological Educational Research Project sponsored by Lehigh University and
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center.
Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks Watershed Education (1972)
P.O. Box 8551, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8551
ph 717-783-4356 • fax 717-787-8817 • email kromel.teresa@al.dcnr.state.pa.us
Coordinator Terri Kromel
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 50 teachers/4,950 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity Biological
macroinvert. Data users our program Data uses educ. Funding sources state gov't Annual
budget ~$3,000
The Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks Watershed Education program assists schools in monitoring
physical, chemical, and biological parameters at least four times per school year. Data is reviewed at
yearly seminars offered for students and teachers. Training and equipment loans are free.,
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)/Citizens' Volunteer
Monitoring Program (CVMP)
Bureau of Watershed Conservation, Rachel Carson State Office Bldg, P.O. Box 8555, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8555
ph 717-787-3730 • fax 717-787-9549 • email citizens.monitoring@al.dep.state.pa.us • Web www.dep.state.pa.us
Coordinator Diane Wilson
Funding sources fed. gov't Annual budget -$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has initiated the Citizens' Volunteer
Monitoring Program to link other programs within DEP to grassroots groups, foster communication
among groups, increase the credibility of data collected, and empower groups to work cooperatively
with local decision makers.
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Pennsylvania EASI - Senior Environment Corps (1997)
(National office) 8733 Old Dumfries Rd., Catlett, VA 20119
ph 540-788-3274 • fax 540-788-9301 • email easi@easi.org • Web easi.org
Coordinators Peggy Knight
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER
Volunteers 300, + 100 teachers/2,500 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other activities debris
cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph.,
restoration (buffer strips) Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed.,
state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses Annual budget -$200,000 Affiliation Environmental
Alliance for Senior Involvement (EASI)
Pennsylvania EASI-Senior Environmental Corps is a statewide water monitoring project coordinated
by senior volunteers, and managed as a cooperative project between the State Departments of
Environment and Aging. We were the first statewide Senior Environment Corps and established the
first statewide standardized quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plan and database. We have
10 host sites with multiple testing stations and homebound seniors serve as "Web hosts" for data
entry.
Pennsylvania Zebra Mussel Monitoring Network (1992)
Pennsylvania Dep't of Environmental Protection, P.O. Box 8555, Bureau of Watershed Conservation, Harrisburg,
PA 17105
ph 717-787-9637 • fax 717-783-3862 • email Shaw.Tony@al.dep.state.pa.us • Web www.dep.state.pa.us
Coordinator Tony E. ShaW
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 90
Biological exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels) Data users our program Data uses screen for problems
Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania's Zebra Mussel (ZM) Monitoring Network has monitoring records for about 50 of the
state's 67 counties, primarily presence/absence results reported annually. Pennsylvania occurrences
of zebra mussels were first noticed in Lake Erie in 1989. Since our program began in 1992, less than
100 stream miles of the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers have recorded ZM observations.
Our intention is to serve as an "early warning" and information referral source for water users.
Pike County Conservation District Water Quality Monitoring Program (1987)
HC 6 Box 6770, Hawley, PA 18428
ph 717-226-8220 • fax 717-226-8222 • email PIKECD@PCDPROLOG.NET
Coordinators Hannelore Schanzenbacher; Susan Beecher
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, alkalinity, flow/water
level, ammonia, air temperature, orthophosphoric acid Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments,
bacteria Other activities photo surveys Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, enforcement, legislation, state 305(b) report, 507 plans Funding sources state and local gov't
Annual budget -$10,000
The Pike County Conservation District Water Quality Monitoring Program sampled 120 sites
randomly from 1987 till 1990. We now sample physical, biological, and chemical parameters from
June through October on 18 baseline sites at the mouth of each watershed, 17 nonpoint source sites,
and 17 sewage treatment plant discharge stream sites. We also conduct fish and macroinvertebrate
studies on baseline and nonpoint sites. Technical assistance is provided.
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Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group (1990)
P.O. Box 445, Wellsboro, PA 16901
ph 717-724-5097
Coordinators Sandi Boyer; Phil Stillerman
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, GROUNBWATER Volunteers 14
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness,
alkalinity, metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup,
debris monitoring Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ.,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed
planning, enforcement Funding sources memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual
budget ~$3,000
Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group works to preserve and protect Pine Creek, its watershed,
and the Grand Canyon area of Pennsylvania.
Project WATER (Water Analysis Through Educational Resources) (1996)
Strong Vincent High School, 1330 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16502
ph 814-871-6537 • fax 814-871-6374 • email svbio@erie.net
Coordinator James Rutkowski
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 5, + 7 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, chloride, hardness, salinity,
alkalinity, metals, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., bacteria, aquatic veg., phytoplankton Other
activities restoration (riparian buffers, stream improvement) Data users our program, community org's,
state and local gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't
Annual budget ~$2,800 Affiliation Project Snapshot - Pennsylvania
Project WATER consists of seven different schools that monitor the Lake Erie watershed throughout
the school year. Results are tabulated at Strong- Vincent High School and forwarded to the
Departments of Health and Environmental Protection.
Quaker Valley High School/Up the Creek Gang (1967)
625 Beaver Rd., Leetsdale, PA 15056
ph 412-749-6000 • email SCHROTH@ONE.q.v.sd.kl2.pa.us
Coordinator Edward F. Schroth
RIVER/STREAM, GROUND WATER Volunteers 1 teacher/30, students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., birds Other activities debris cleanup, stream
channel morph. Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline
conditions Funding sources donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$500
Up the Creek Gang has been monitoring Little Sewickley Creek for 30 years.
Radnor Middle School/WATERSHED Program (1987)
131 South Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087-4182 . .
ph 610-688-8100 ext. 271 • fax 610-688-2491 • email edsilcox@itrc.dciu.kl2.pa.us
Coordinators Ed Silcox; Mark Springer
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2 teachers/36 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, restoration
(local park) Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding
sources local gov't, school budget Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation Delaware River Watershed
Education Consortium; GREEN
Radnor Middle School's WATERSHED Program is a thematic, integrated academic program in which
36 randomly selected students spend the school year studying a local watershed, They study the history,
geology, and human use of the watershed, and also perform frequent water quality monitoring.
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Riverbend Environmental Education Center/Stream Watch (1997)
1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, PA 19035-1000
ph 610-527-5234 • fax 610-527-5234 • email RVRBEND@AOL.COM • Web members.aol.com/rvrbend
Coordinators Kathy Bright; Kathleen Geist
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2, + 2 teachers/26 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, alkalinity, flow/water level, carbon
dioxide Biological macroinvert. Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses
cduc., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, watershed planning Funding sources memberships, donations, umbrella organizations
Annual budget ~$5,200 Affiliation Schuylkill Riverkeeper; Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, through its Stream Watch program, monitors Saw Mill
Run and sends data to the Lower Merion Conservancy, which monitors the Mill Creek watershed. Our
partner, the Presbyterian Children's Village, monitors Ithan Creek. We also monitor the confluence of
Saw Mill Run with the Schuylkill River as one of many Schuylkill Riverkeeper monitoring sites.
Schuylkill Riverkeeper Project/Water Quality Monitoring Program (1997)
P.O. Box 459, St. Peters, PA 19470-0459
ph 610-469-6005 • fax 610-469-6025 • email srk@worldlynx.net • Web www.libertynet.org/~drkn
Coordinator Jim Nutt; Chari Towne
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 130
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, alkalinity, metals,
flow/water level, stream profile, embeddedness, consolidation Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp., endangered spp. reports Other
activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph., storm
drain stenciling, construction site inspec., restoration (streambank) Data users our program, community
org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement, 303(d) research Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots
fundraising Affiliation Delaware Riverkeeper Network; the American Littoral Society
Schuylkill Riverkeeper Project monitors 26 sites throughout the Schuylkill watershed. Our program is
contiguous with the monitoring efforts in the Delaware River by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network.
We encourage citizens to research 303(d) reports with Pennsylvania DEP if they find a concern with
their watershed.
Springside School Biology Classes (1984)
8000 Cherokee St., Philadelphia, PA 19118
ph 215-247-7200 • fax 215-248-9039 • email ssteinsq@icdc.com
Coordinator Scott Stein
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/45 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.
Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys Funding sources school budget Annual budget
~$200 ,„,.....; ; ......
Springside School Biology Classes monitor Wissahickon Creek in Wissahickon watershed. In addition
to water quality studies, we conduct erosion studies, generating 3-D images of erosion ditches and
calculating their volume over time, using NIH Image software.
STAND/Politicai Response Monitoring Coordination (1986)
5556 Stump Rd., Pipersville, PA 18947
ph 215-766-8668 • fax 215-340-9494
Coordinators Richard H. McNutt; Steven Segal, PhD
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive
spp. Other activities debris monitoring, land use surveys, human use surveys, stream channel morph.,
construction site inspec., restoration Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't
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Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, legislation, swimming advisories Funding sources foundations, businesses, memberships,
donations
STAND creates partnerships in response to political issues in order to resolve watershed-related
issues at the request of our membership. We work throughout the Delaware River drainage basins in
Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
Tobyhanna Creek/Tunkhannock Creek Watershed Association (1993)
P.O. Box 796, Pocono Lake, PA 18347
ph 717-643-2001 • fax 717-643-1295 • email wesshirk@epix.net • Web www.tctcwa.org
Coordinators Keen Cornell; Don Duthaler; Paul Snyder
RIVER/STREAM, SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS Volunteers 21, + 2 teachers/8 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, nitrogen,.phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, local gov't . Data uses educ., estab. baseline
conditions, watershed planning Funding sources memberships, donations Annual budget ~$1,500
Tobyhanna Creek/Tunkhannock Creek Watershed Association monitors 26 sites within our 125-mile
watershed. All sites are monitored monthly for flow rate, temperature, pH, and EPA protocol stream
habitat bioassessment. Five sites are monitored quarterly for nitrates, nitrites, phosphorus, coliform,
and total dissolved solids. Twenty-two sites are monitored annually for macroinvertebrates.
TYout Unlimited-Donegal Chapter/Litiz Run/Segloch Run Monitoring Projects (1997)
31 Meadowview Dr., Akron, PA 17501-1645
Coordinators Laurie Hess; Ed Smoyer; Scott Trefney; Sam Wenger
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2 teachers/65 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, TSS/TDS Biological macroinvert., bacteria, fecal
coliform Other activities restoration (streambank) Data users our program, community org's, state
gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources
grassroots fundraising Affiliation Trout Unlimited; Pennsylvania Trout
The Donegal Chapter of Trout Unlimited conducts chemical and macroinvertebrate monitoring on
the Litiz and Segloch Runs in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Data is used for educational purposes
and to monitor progress of our stream restoration projects, and utilized by the local watershed
association. Students at a local high school do both the chemical and the macroinvertebrate
analysis.
Trout Unlimited-Susquehanna Chapter/Stream Monitoring (1977)
346 High Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-3202
ph 717-323-4367
Coordinator Richard W. Huggins
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 3
Phys/chem water temp., pH, turbidity, flow/water level Other activities construction site inspec.,
restoration (streambank), legal action Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data
uses screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation Funding
sources memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$50
Trout Unlimited's Susquehanna Chapter currently monitors pH on Lycoming Creek and tributaries,
Red, Grays, and Frozen Runs, Pleasent Stream, Loyalsock Creek, Muncy Creek at its tributary Rock
Run, and Blockhouse Creek. We also monitor pollution indicators, clear cutting, and questionable
construction and projects along streams. We have worked to get fines levied, trout stream habitat
restored, industry's replenishing of river water restricted, and alternates to a sewage treatment
proposal considered.
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US EPA Region 3 Volunteer Water Monitoring Program
US EPA, 3 WP 13, 841 Chestnut Building, Philadelphia, PA 19107
ph 215-566-5749 • fax 215-566-2301 • email weber.peter@epamail.epa.gov •
Web www.epa.gov/owow/monitoring/vol.html
Coordinator Peter Weber
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, GROUNDWATER
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride,
hardness, salinity, alkalinity, pesticides Biological macroinvert., bacteria, chlorophyll Funding sources
fed. gov't Affiliation US Environmental Protection Agency
US EPA Region 3 funds state volunteer monitoring coordinators in various states, basinwide
programs, and specific monitoring projects throughout Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
West Virginia, and DC. We provide numerous methods monitoring manuals, technical expertise,
volunteer conferences and meetings, and partnerships with governmental and nongovernmental
agencies. A US EPA publication is available for preparing quality assurance (QA) project plans.
Also active in Pennsylvania:
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (see listing in Maryland)
Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program (see listing in Canada)
Delaware Nature Society (see listing in Delaware)
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) RiverWatchers (see listing in
Ohio)
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Moshassuck River Monitors/Moses Brown and Wheeler Schools (1997)
c/o Rob Brown, 216 Hope St., Providence, RI02906-2246
ph 401-421-8100 ext. 217; 401-831-7350 • fax 401-751-7674 • email RBrownCHOP@aol.com
Coordinators Rob Brown; Bella Tatum
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 5 teachers/150 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
habitat assessments, bacteria, birds, wildlife Other activities land use surveys, pipe surveys, restoration
(fish ladders, aeration), bike trail Data users our program, community org's, fed., state,'and local gov't
Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement,
legislation, shellfish bed closures, swimming advisories Funding sources school budget Annual
budget ~$500
Moshassuck River Monitors conduct four-season monitoring with our fecal bracket sampling project,
land use assessment with aerial photos and student projects, nutrient loading analysis with
colorimeters, and wet weather sampling of combined sewer overflow (CSO) effects. Our long-term
goal is to ensure water quality upstream for the Whitewater River Park and trout fishing in downtown
Providence.
Pawtuxet River Authority (1994)
Box 336, West Warwick, RI 02893
ph 401-828-5650; 401-737-1459 • email melonseed@home.com
Coordinator Rick Harrison
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, flow/water level Other activities debris cleanup Data users our
program, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, trout
stocking Funding sources local gov't, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$500
The Pawtuxet River Authority does monitoring as a continuation of a major statewide effort which
first occurred from 1993 to 1995.
Prudence Conservancy/Island Watch (1989)
422 Narragansett Ave., Prudence Island, RI 02872
ph 401-683-6780 • fax 401-683-5061 • email ALLANBECK@AOL.COM
Coordinator Allan Beck
ESTUARY, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 4
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, salinity Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys
Data users our program, fed. and state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses research, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources fed. gov't, memberships Annual
budget ~$500
Prudence Conservancy does water quality monitoring to provide "sea-truthing" data for electronic
monitoring by the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Salt Ponds Coalition/Rhode Island Salt Pond Watchers (1985)
P.O. Box 875, Charleston, RI 02813
ph 401-322-3068 • fax 401-322-3068 • email saltpond@brainiac.com
Coordinator David Monk
LAKE/POND Volunteers 14
Biological habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, land
use surveys Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
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advocacy, research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use
decisions, watershed planning, shellfish bed closures, swimming advisories Funding sources local gov't,
foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,200
The Salt Pond Watchers currently monitor fecal colifortn bacteria levels in approximately 30 stations
in seven coastal salt ponds on Rhode Island's Atlantic coast. Our data is used by the RI Department
of Environmental Management and local communities to help determine areas unsuitable for fishing
and swimming.
Save the Bay/Baywatchers (1992)
434 Smith St., Providence, RI 02908-3770
ph 401-272-3540 • fax 401-273-7153
Coordinator Wenley Ferguson
ESTUARY, WETLAND Volunteers 200
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, salinity, flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, wildlife,
exotic/invasive spp. (Phragmites) Other activities debris cleanup, pipe surveys, human use surveys, storm
drain stenciling, restoration (salt marshes) Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, state 305(b) report, monitor restoration
Funding sources foundations, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$25,000
Save the Bay's activities focus primarily on monitoring the habitats of Narragansett Bay including
assessing the health of salt marshes, evaluating restoration potential, groundtnithing aerial habitat
surveys, and monitoring herring runs. We also conduct surveys of how people are using the urban
rivers and waterfront to advocate for better management of urban waters.
Smithfield High School/BIackstone River Watershed Education Project (1992)
90 Pleasant View Ave., Esmond, RI 02917
ph 401-949-2050
Coordinators Holly A. Martin; Donna Williams
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/75 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, fed. and
state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, watershed planning, legislation Funding sources
grant (Feinstein) Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Blackstone River Watershed Education Project conducts biological tests on the Blackstone and
Woonasquatucket Rivers. Blackstone watershed is part of the National Heritage Corridor.
Trout Unlimited, Narragansett Chapter (1995)
2902 Post Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879
ph 401-783-4209 • fax 401-789-2834
Coordinator John W. Brown
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup,
restoration (erosion control), stock trout & salmon Data users our program, community org's, fed. and state
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
legislation Funding sources fed. gov't, memberships, grassroots fundraising, National Trout Unlimited
budget Affiliation Trout Unlimited
The Narragansett Chapter of Trout Unlimited is conducting an ongoing study of Rhode Island trout
waters in cooperation with URI Watershed Watch. Two important rivers under study are Falls River in
Exeter and Moosup River in Coventry, Rhode Island. Also, our flow monitoring program is
continuing on Rhode Island's only catch-and-release fishing area. The program helps protect a
significant population of wild and native brook trout.
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University of Rhode Island (URil) Watershed Watch (1988)
210B Woodward Hall, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI02881-0804
ph 401-874-2905 • fax 401-874-4561 • email RIWW@URIACC.URI.EDU •
Web www.edc.uri.edu/rreapage/H20watch
Coordinators Linda Green; Elizabeth Herron
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY Volunteers 250
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, chloride, salinity, alkalinity,
flow/water level Biological bacteria, chlorophyll, exotic/invasive spp. (freshwater jellyfish, purple
loosestrife) Other activities land use surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement, state
305(b) report Funding sources fed. and local gov't, businesses, donations, environmental,watershed & sports
. assoc, Indian tribes Affiliation University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension
URI Watershed Watch is the largest water quality program in Rhode Island. Our goals include
educating the public, promoting active citizenship participation, obtaining multi-year surface water
quality data, and encouraging information-based water quality programs. Our 30 local sponsors
include 1/3 of the state's municipalities, with monitoring in 13 of 14 major RI watersheds. Local
sponsors pay an annual registration fee. Our 6-month monitoring season involves weekly volunteer
monitoring and. delivery of samples to URI for extensive analyses. Advanced training in quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC), aquatic vegetation, and stream monitoring is offered as concerns
arise. Our program serves as a steppingstone for increased watershed stewardship by volunteers.
Woonasquatucket River Greenway (1998)
56 Pine St., Suite 3B, Providence, RI 02903 •
ph 401-455-8880 • fax 401-331-6840 • email jshermati@providenceplan.org ' .. • .
Coordinator Jane B. Sherman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 30
Phys/chem DO, salinity Biological habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, restoration
(riverbank) Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, businesses .
Woonasquatucket River Greenway conducts programs to restore a degraded urban river which flows
into Narragansett Bay, and adjacent lands. The river, which has high fecal coliform and dioxin levels
and two brownfields, will be tested in summer 1998 by state and federal agencies. We will then begin
training our first volunteer monitors and developing a teen-run testing program. We currently give
watershed and river information for environmental justice and environmental education programs at
schools.
Woonasquatucket Watershed Project (1993)
Dept. of Science, Johnson and Wales University, 8 Abbott Park PL, Providence, RI 02903
ph 401-598-1766 • email mmcconeg@jwu.edu • Web exodus.jwu.edu/~mmcconeg/wwphome.html
Coordinator Matthew H. McConeghy, PhD
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH
Volunteers 8 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, Secchi. turbidity, conductivity, hardness, salinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive
spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys,
stream channel morph., restoration Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ.
scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, watershed planning Funding sources fed. and state gov't, university budget Annual
budget ~$2,500
The Woonasquatucket Watershed Project monitors a watershed which is part of and borders the
Blackstone Valley National Historic Corridor. The Woonasquatucket was very heavily industrialized
in the early 1800s and is now the center of restoration efforts from several organizations.
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Environmental Quality Laboratory/Coastal Carolina University (1995)
Department of Marine Science, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC 29526
ph 803-349-2218 • fax 803-349-2926 • email susan@coastal.edu •
Web www.coastal.edu/academics/science/schoo/it.htm
Coordinator Dr. Susan Libes
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/2 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, conductivity, alkalinity, metals, true color, nutrients
Biological bacteria, chlorophyll, total coliform, E. coli Data users our program, state gov't Data uses
nonpoint source assessment Funding sources state gov't Annual budget ~$6,000
The Environmental Quality Laboratory at Coastal Carolina University monitors water and sediment
quality in the Waccamaw River and 45 sites from the North Carolina state line to Bucksports, SC,
using EPA-approved methods. We make monthly physical, chemical, and biological analyses and
occasional measurements of nutrients and heavy metals. Results are interpreted using in-situ
instantaneous USGS data on water stage and flow. The sampling plan is designed to identify
nonpoint pollution sources. We share the results with South Carolina's Department of Health and
Environmental Control.
Friends of Lake Keowee Society (FOLKS)/Water Watch (1993)
P.O. Box 80, Newry, SC 29665
ph 864-944-2433; 864-882-3655 • fax 864-944-2433 • email ayed@compuserve.com OR ebelingbill@juno.com
Coordinators Ed Little; Buck VanderWeele
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, BEACH, LAND Volunteers 125, + 2 teachers/3 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, Secchi Biological exotic/invasive spp. (hydrilla), algae Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, construction
site inspec., navigation aids Data users our program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, enforcement Funding sources memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising, grants Annual budget ~$2,000 Affiliation Lake and Watershed Association of
South Carolina; South Carolina Water Watch
Friends of Lake Keowee Society conducts monitoring, lake sweeps and surveys, education ("pontoon
classrooms"), best management practices (BMP) advocacy, and conservation seminars. We also
prepare lake safety and navigation aids and publish a newsletter. Over 1,000 families are members.
Lake and Watershed Association of South Carolina
P.O. Box 1241, Irmo, SC 29063
ph 803-407-0416 • fax 803-407-0416 • email eshuster@netside.com
Coordinator Edward R. Shuster
LAKE/POND
Affiliation State Chapter of NALMS
Lake and Watershed Association of South Carolina provides education and coordination activities
for monitoring projects performed and funded by individual lake associations around the state.
Lake Wateree Homeowners Association (WHOA}/Environmental and Waterwatch
Committee (1993)
Route R, Box 282-E7, Winnsboro, SC 29180
ph 803-337-2350 • email rburbage@netside.com
Coordinator Angie Logan
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 15
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Phys/chem water temp., DO, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological bacteria Other activities debris
cleanup Funding sources memberships Annual budget ~$5,000
Lake Wateree Homeowners Association (WHOA) conducts water quality monitoring of our lake.
Also active in South Carolina:
Lake Hartwell Association, Inc. (see listing in Georgia)
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email hedenstrom@compuserve.com
Black Hills Water Rangers
P.O. Box 302, Deadwood, SD 57732
ph 605-580-1322; 441-263-1926 • fax 605-584-3778
Coordinators Jack Hedenstrom; Jack Cole
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, TSS/TDS, conductivity, alkalinity, metals, pesticides, toxicity, flow/water
level Biological fish, habitat assessments Other activities debris monitoring, land use surveys, human
use surveys Data users our program Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources businesses, memberships, donations
Affiliation Citizens to Restore Terry Peak Mountain
The Black Hills Water Rangers monitoring project is just getting started. The program will monitor
water quality ofwadable streams and aquifers in the northern Black Hills.
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Elizabethton High School Ecology Club/Adopt-A-Watershed (1987)
Bemberg Rd. & E Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643
ph 423-547-8015 • fax 423-547-8016 • email barrigarg@ten-nash.ten.kl2.tn.us
Coordinator Gary Barrigar
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15, + 1 teacher/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert. Other activities
debris cleanup, land use surveys, restoration Data users our program, fed. gov't Data uses educ., screen
for problems, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and local gov't, school budget
Annual budget ~$400
The Elizabethton High School Ecology Club has monitored local streams for 10 years. We are
currently concentrating our efforts on Buffalo Creek in Carter County.
Fayette County Water Education Team (1996)
c/o Lene Harris, Secondary Supervisor, Fayette County Schools, P.O. Box 9, Somerville, TN 38068-0009
ph 901-465-5262 • fax 901-465-5269
Coordinators Thomas Embrey; Ellen Williams
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 6 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., canopy closure Funding sources businesses, donations Annual
budget ~$500
Fayette County Water Education Team teaches students to conduct physical and chemical tests and
to search for biological specimens.
Knoxville Water Quality Forum/Adopt-A-Watershed Program (1997)
600 Henley St., Water Resources Research Ctr., U.T. Conference Center Bldg., Suite 311, Knoxville, TN 37996-
4134
ph 423-974-2151 • fax 423-974-1838 • email gangwrrc@utk.edu
Coordinators Tim Gangaware; Ruth Anne Hanahan; Liz Upchurch
RIVER/STREAM, LAND Volunteers 20, + 10 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus; TSS/TDS, conductivity,
chloride, hardness, alkalinity, hydrocarbons, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities
debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, pipe surveys, photo surveys, stream channel morph., storm
drain stenciling, restoration (riparian, instream), WaterFest celebration Data users our program, community
org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, grassroots fundraising,
utilities Annual budget -$10,000 Affiliation Tennessee Volunteer Monitoring Program-C.L.E.A.N.
Adopt-A-Watershed is a school-based monitoring program that integrates monitoring and related
activities into the science curriculum at the middle and high school levels. Our program also includes
action projects to improve the environmental health of the stream and the entire watershed.
Save Our Buffalo River (1991)
8481 Indian Hills Dr., Nashville, TN 37221
ph 615-646-3918 • email steves@necinc.com
Coordinator Steven C. Schultheis
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp. Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments
Other activities debris cleanup
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Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, land use decisions Annual budget $0
Save Our Buffalo River monitors the Buffalo River in south central Tennessee near the Natchez Trail
Parkway. We take macroinvertebrate samples, remove litter, and distribute a brochure on the natural
and human history of the river. We plan to revive and expand our monitoring efforts in 1998 after
clearing the previous year's tornado damage.
Tennessee Amphibian Monitoring Program (TAMP) (1996)
TDEC/DNH, 8th Floor L&C Tower, 401 Church St., Nashville, TN 37243-0447
ph 615-741-9205 • fax 615-532-0614 • email mpeterson@mail.state.tn.us •
Web www.state.tn.us/environment/environm/nh
Coordinators Mary Peterson; David Withers
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND Volunteers 40
Phys/chem air temperature, weather Biological birds, wildlife Data users our program, state gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions
Funding sources fed. and state gov't Affiliation TN Dept Environ. & Conservation, Div. Natural
Heritage; No. Amer. Amphibian Monitoring Prog. (NAAMP)
The TAMP is a volunteer-based effort to monitor and evaluate the distribution, status, and
population trends of native frogs, toads, and salamanders in Tennessee. Participation is open to all
persons interested in the well-being of Tennessee's amphibian populations. Active volunteers receive
all the training materials needed to survey amphibians in their area.
Tennessee Water Education Team (W.E.T.)/ East High School (1997)
East High School, 3206 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
ph 901-320-6160 • fax 901-320-6201 • email ColemanL@ten-nash.ten.kl2.TN.US
Coordinator Laura Barr Coleman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2 teachers/25 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Data users our program, community org's,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources
donations, University of Memphis Affiliation Tennessee W.E.T.
Tennessee W.E.T. involves three schools (East High School in Memphis, Germantown High School in
Shelby County, and Fayette-Ware High School in Fayette County) in monitoring the Wolf River. The
sites represent the agricultural, suburban, and urban parts of the river.
Warriors' Path State Park
Department of Environment and Conservation, P.O. Box 5026, Kingsport, TN 37663-0026
ph 423-239-6786; 423-239-8531
Coordinator Marty Silver
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 3, + 190 teachers/3,800 students
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, terrestrial veg. Other activities debris cleanup, land use
surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, land use decisions Funding sources state gov't
Warriors' Path State Park, although not a formal monitoring organization, does monitor all streams
in the park, and assists area schools, scout camps, etc., with monitoring. Most of our results focus on
environmental awareness and learning.
Wolf River/WET Program/Germantown High School (1996)
Germantown High School, 7653 Old Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138
ph 901-624-0174 • fax 901-624-0174 • email wetwolf@bellsouth.net • Web geocities.eom//Rainforest/8004
Coordinators Mellanie Contralto; Victoria Johnson; Leslie McNamara
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 5, + 3 teachers/80 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, hardness, alkalinity, metals,
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flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, terrestrial veg., shellfish
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources state gov't, businesses,
memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget $0 Affiliation Tennessee WET
Wolf River/WET Program at Germantown High School monitors the Wolf River and works with East
High School (Shelby County) and Fayette-Ware High School (Fayette County) on test sites spread
miles apart. We have a 5-year commitment and share data with the Nonpoint Source Program of the
Department of Agriculture.
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Ark-Tex Council of Governments (1994)
P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, TX 75505-5307
ph 903-832-8636 • fax 903-832-3441 • email atkinson@cleaf.com
Coordinator Diane Atkinson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 8 teachers/160 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity Biological macroinvert,
habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users our program,
community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning Funding sources fed., state, and local
gov't, foundations Annual budget ~$8,000 Affiliation Texas Watch
Ark-Tex Council of Governments monitors in the Sulphur, Cypress, and Red River Basins. We are
establishing baseline parameters and looking for any trouble spots that are not currently being
monitored. Some groups are also incorporating Rapid Bioassessment Monitoring into their
programs.
Ash Sixth Grade Learning Center (1995)
908 Ash, Plainview, TX 79072
ph 806-296-4130 • fax 806-296-4101
Coordinator Suzanne Reed
LAKE/POND Volunteers 3 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity
Biological habitat assessments Data users our program, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
cstab. baseline conditions Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation Texas Watch
Ash Sixth Grade Learning Center monitors the Duck Pond in Plainview, Texas, using materials and
procedures supplied by Texas Watch.
email blumisd@htcomp.net
Blum High School (1996)
P.O. Box 272, Rio Vista, TX 76093
ph 254-874-5231 • fax 254-874-5233
Coordinator Nick Brown
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity Other activities debris monitoring Data users
our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning Funding sources local gov't Annual budget
~$200 Affiliation Texas Watch
Blum High School monitors the Nolan River just prior to its confluence with the Brazos River. We use
the program as a community service and to augment the chemistry curriculum.
Brazos Basin Volunteer Citizens' Monitoring Program (1991)
Brazos River Authority, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, TX 76714-7555
ph 254-776-9648 ext. 225 • fax 254-772-7935 • email mikeh@Brazos.org • Web www.Brazos.org
Coordinator Michael R. Hernandez
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY Volunteers 230, + 26 teachers/150 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, salinity, flow/water
level Biological fish, bacteria, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife Data users our program, community org's,
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, swimming advisories Funding sources state gov't, grants
Annual budget -$20,000 Affiliation Texas Watch
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The Brazos Basin Volunteer Citizens' Monitoring Program works on water quality education,
community involvement in local watersheds, and communication between all involved parties.
Caddo Lake Institute/Cypress Watershed Network (1993)
c/o Kay Jones, 3706 S. Washington, Marshall, TX 75672-v
ph 903-935-1028
Coordinator Dr. Mike Buttram
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 4, + 3 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity, metals,
flow/water level Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's, fed., state,
and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration Funding sources donations, grants Affiliation Texas Watch
Caddo Lake Institute monitors four sites on Ward Creek, Hatley Creek, Potters Creek, and Lake o' the
Pines.
email baking@arn.net
Caprock Chemistry (1995)
6003 Jameson, Amarillo, TX 79106
ph 806-353-5713 • fax 806-354-4440 •
Coordinator Jo L. King
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity, flow/water level Biological habitat
assessments Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources state gov't Annual budget ~$100
Affiliation Texas Watch
Caprock Chemistry monitors a stream in the state park.
Churchill High School Texas Watch (1996)
12049 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216
ph 210-442-0873 • fax 210-442-0879 • email tomander@tenet.edu
Coordinator Tom Anderson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ., screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources state gov't Affiliation Texas Watch
Churchill High School Texas Watch monitors the Guadalupe River watershed for chemical
parameters. We also conduct both chemical and biomonitoring on Honey Creek, a pristine tributary
to Guadalupe River State Park in Honey Creek Natural Area.
Colorado River Watch Network/Lower Colorado River Authority (1988)
P.O. Box 220, Mail Stop H219, Austin, TX 78767-0220
ph 800-776-5272 ext. 2403 • fax 512-473-4066 • email steven.hubbel@lcra.org
Coordinator Steven'Hubbell
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY Volunteers 49, + 29 teachers/750 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, salinity, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities restoration (revegetation)
Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed
planning, plan restoration Funding sources state gov't, foundations, businesses Annual budget
-$100,000 Affiliation Texas Watch, Lower Colorado River Authority
Colorado River Watch Network volunteers monitor more than 60 sites in the lower Colorado River
watershed in Texas, including the Llano, Pedernales, and San Saba Rivers. Highlights include an
annual student symposium and periodic environmental education workshops. CRWN was the first
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major volunteer water quality monitoring program in Texas. Our data is used in monthly water
quality indexes printed by local news organizations.
Eastern Hills Monitors/Texas Urban Watch (1995)
1616 Barren Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76112
ph 817-451-3046
Coordinator Scott Ausburn
RIVER/STREAM, STORMWATER Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., pH, turbidity, nitrogen, metals, flow/water level Data users our program, state
and local gov't Data uses screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, enforcement Funding
sources state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation Texas Watch
Eastern Hills Monitors sample an unnamed creek next to Eastern Hills High School.
Edna Junior High School (1993)
Edna Independent School District, P.O. Box D, Edna, TX 77957-1504
ph 512-782-2351
Coordinator Ken Barton
RESERVOIR Volunteers 1 teacher/15 students
Biological
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity, alkalinity
wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (hydrilla, hyacinth) Data users our program, community org's
educ. Funding sources local gov't, river authority Annual budget ~$100 Affiliation Texas Watch
Edna Junior High School conducts monthly monitoring at Simon's Cove on Lake Texana.
El Rancho Cima Boy Scout Ranch/Blanco River Monitoring Program (1993)
Resource Protection, P.O. Box 947, San Marcos, TX 78667-0947
ph 512-353-3480 • fax 512-353-7329 • email kssaund@itouch.net
Coordinator Ken Saunders
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity, flow/water level Data users our program
Data uses educ., advocacy, estab. baseline conditions Annual budget $0 Affiliation Texas Watch
The Blanco River Monitoring Program does basic physical and chemical testing and site descriptions
on a monthly basis. Our summer Boy Scout programs involve some biological sampling as part of
aquatic biology sessions.
Friends of the Frio (1990)
P.O. Box 40, Rio Frio, TX 78879
ph 830-232-6666 • fax 830-232-6750
Coordinator Susan Lynch
RIVER/STREAM, AIR, LAND Volunteers 18, + 1 teacher/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
fish, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, community
org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, enforcement Funding sources donations Annual budget -$2,000
Affiliation Texas Watch
Friends of the Frio have monitored the Upper Frio River to obtain baseline data on a very scenic but
rapidly developing waterway. We are tentatively planning a seasonal schedule for future programs.
Galveston Bay Foundation/The Estuarine Sampling Team (TEST) (1992)
17324-A Highway 3, Webster, TX 77598
ph 281-332-3381 • fax 281-332-3153 • Web www.galvbay.org
Coordinator Carmen M. Fitzgerald
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, BAYOU Volunteers 35, + 2 teachers/40 students
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Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, salinity Biological
macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys,
storm drain stenciling, restoration (wetland plantings) Data users our program, state gov't Data uses
educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, state 305(b) report
Funding sources fed. and state gov't, businesses Annual budget ~$25,000 Affiliation Texas Watch
Galveston Bay Foundation volunteers test the water quality of Galveston Bay and the tidally
influenced portions of its tributaries on a weekly basis. As well as organizing long-term data
collection, we coordinate volunteers in special projects. In 1995 and 1996, we conducted an
intensive survey in a local watershed, and are presently working on an urban NFS (nonpoint source)
pollution prevention study in selected neighborhoods.
Gregory-Portland Junior High School,Naturalist Club (1991)
Gregory-Portland Independent School District, 4200 Wildcat Dr., Portland, TX 78374
Coordinators Jan Roach; Terri Rush; Kim Schmid
ESTUARY, WETLAND, MARINE Volunteers 3 teachers/40 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity, metals,
hydrocarbons, pesticides, toxicity Biological bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, human use surveys Data users our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses educ.,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources businesses Annual budget -$21,000
Affiliation TeXas Watch
Gregory-Portland Junior High School students monitor water at two sites every month: a fishing pier
close to a wetland area, and a site at a boat launch about five miles from two chemical plants. We
also monitor a third site quarterly and students are taken out to monitor three sites in the Corpus
Christi ship channel from a research boat. A Hydrolab is used and some samples are sent to various
labs.
Jacob's Well Monitors/San Marcos River Rangers (1995)
200 Camaro Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
email Browns@centuryinter.net
Coordinator Michael Brown
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 3
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, flow/water level Data users
community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources foundations Annual budget ~$10
Affiliation Texas Watch
Jacob's Well Monitors conduct monitoring on a spring-fed stream above the Edwards aquifer in
central Texas.
Kilgore College Texas Watch (1997)
1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662-3299
ph 903-983-8251 • fax 903-983-8607 • email dbug@gowen.net
Coordinator John Payne
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4, + 3 teachers/1 student
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, conductivity, flow/water level Other activities debris
monitoring Data users our program Data uses educ., research Funding sources donations, Texas
Watch Annual budget ~$150 Affiliation Texas Watch
Kilgore College tests a nearby creek to involve students in environmental testing.
LC-M High School Bear Monitors/Sabine River Authority (1996)
7327 North Highway 87, Orange, TX 77632
ph 409-886-5821 ext. 150 • fax 409-886-5762 • email woodmar@pnx.com
Coordinator Woody Cox
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher/60 students
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Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity, flow/water level Data users our program,
community org's Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning Funding sources Sabine River Authority,
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), school budget Annual budget $0
Affiliation Texas Watch
LC-M High School's environmental science classes monitor, on a monthly basis, two Texas Watch
sites along Little Cypress Creek in the Sabine River watershed.
LEAF Alliance/Deep East Texas Watershed Monitoring (1997)
Rt #1 Box 335, Pineland, TX 75968
ph 409-787-4821 • fax 409-787-4821
Coordinator Susan Alexander
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 3
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, TSS/TDS, conductivity, flow/water level Biological terrestrial
veg. Other activities land use surveys Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ.,
research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration Funding sources state and local
gov't Annual budget $0
The LEAF Alliance is a group of full-time teachers who monitor streams close to our homes in Sabine
and Jasper Counties. We are embarking on a private drinking water well testing program and septic
tank education effort. We do outreach and in-class environmental education, lead field trips for local
youth, and produce environmental educational trunk kits for use in schools and in outdoor education
programs.
Longview Environmental Water Watchers (1997)
P.O. Box 1952, WWTP, Longview, TX 75606
ph 903-758-2083 • fax 903-753-4127 • email wqcol@hotmail.com
Coordinators David Cowan; Vallie Williamson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity, flow/water level, air temperature, water color,
water depth, water odor, wind, weather Other activities photo surveys Data users our program, state
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment Funding
sources state gov't, donations Annual budget ~$500 Affiliation Texas Watch
Longview Environmental Water Watchers monitor Grace Creek, which is a tributary to Sabine River,
once a month.
Lower Brushy Creek Watch (1995)
4400 County Road 123, Round Rock, TX 78664
ph 512-239-2358 • fax 512-239-2346 • email ewehner@tnrcc.state.tx.us
Coordinator Chris Loft
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity, flow/water level Other activities debris
cleanup Data users our program, state gov't Data uses screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
enforcement Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation Texas Watch
Lower Brushy Creek Watch monitors Brushy Creek in the San Gabriel watershed once a month.
Math and Science Academy Chemistry Classes (1997)
1922 S. Gen McMullen, San Antonio, TX 78226
ph 210-433-1777 • fax 210-433-2141 • email APSchuet@Tenet.edu
Coordinator Andrew Schuetze
RIVER/STREAM, AIR, LAND Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., bacteria, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo
surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't, univ.
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scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, state 305(b) report
Funding sources state gov't Annual budget ~$400 Affiliation Texas Watch; GLOBE
Math and Science Academic chemistry students monitor a stream which is part of the San Antonio
watershed. We provide copies of our data to the San Antonio River Authority and the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). We plan to participate in the GLOBE program in
1998, and to add macroinvertebrate and coliform sampling in Fall 1997.
O.D. Wyatt High School/Environmental Chemistry Class (1995)
2400 E. Seminary Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76119
ph 817-531-6313 • fax 817-531-6166
Coordinator Denise Gordon
RIVER/STREAM, STORM DRAIN Volunteers 1 teacher/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride, hardness,
metals Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., research Funding sources
local gov't, school budget Annual budget ~$100 Affiliation Texas Watch; Urban Watch
O.D. Wyatt High School's Environmental Chemistry Class conducts standard water testing using the
Texas Watch kit. We have expanded to include metals as well as the Urban Watch kit. We would like
to exchange data and compare results with other sites throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Oyster Creek Community Led Environmental Action Network (OCCLEAN) (1990)
P.O. Box 2606, Sugar Land, TX 77487-2606
ph 281-242-2338
Coordinators Trisha Bradbury; Lucy Sarvis
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 20, + 5 teachers/40 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, TSS/TDS Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain
stenciling Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., watershed planning Funding
sources local gov't, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Texas Watch
OCCLEAN monitors Oyster Creek twice a month. Volunteers contributed to un EPA Clean Lakes
grant study of the creek, monitoring 16 sites every Saturday for 16 months. We have also assisted with
a demonstration wetland that has recently been constructed by Imperial Holly Corporation.
Pride Academic Center Hydrosphere Monitors (1991)
540 Staples Rd., San Marcos, TX 78666 .
ph 512-392-7428 • fax 512-396-6781
Coordinator Kyle Wilson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, TSS/TDS, conductivity Biological habitat assessments
Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users our program, fed. and state gov't Data
uses educ. Funding sources school budget Annual budget -$300 Affiliation Texas Watch
Pride Academic Center Hydrosphere Monitors are part of the Texas Watch program sponsored by
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). We do basic testing on the waters of the
Blanco River and send our results to TNRCC monthly.
Rees Elementary School, Alief Independent School District/Fifth Grade Quest
Students-Gifted and Talented (1991)
16305 Kensley, Houston, TX 77082
ph 281-531-1444 • fax 281-531-3429 • email nldobbs@reesmail.alief.tenet.edu
Coordinators Delores Burch; Nancy Dobbs; Karen Hardin
BAYOU Volunteers 3 teachers/18 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, flow/water level Other activities debris cleanup
Data users our program Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment Funding sources school budget Annual budget ~$100 Affiliation Texas Watch
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Rio Bravo River Watchers (1994)
800 S. Piedras St., El Paso, TX 79905
ph 915-532-9645 • fax 915-532-4876
Coordinators Amanda Donohue; Fred Gromand; Cynthia Lopez
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 20, + 2 teachers/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity, metals, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup,
human health surveys Data users our program, community org's, state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, plan
restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't, foundations, memberships, donations,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation River Watch Network, Texas Watch
Rio Bravo River Watchers, a binational nonprofit, conducts monthly monitoring of the Rio Grande
(known as the Rio Bravo in Mexico) for about 40 miles from Anthony, TX/NM to San Elizario, TX, in
order to protect and restore the watershed's environmental integrity. We also operate special projects
including health assessment of people who have contact with the river orfloodplain wells. We are
part of the campaign to designate the Rio Grande as an American Heritage River.
Texas Boys Choir at the Trinity (1996)
1505 Riverview Dr., Arlington, TX 76012
ph 817-277-0134 • fax 817-277-6402
Coordinator Suzanne de Decker
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity, flow/water level, color,, odor, weather
Biological habitat assessments Other activities debris monitoring Data users our program, state and-
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment
Funding sources donations Annual budget $0 Affiliation Texas Watch
Texas Boys Choir teaches boys aged 10-12 that what they learn in the classroom is part of real
science all around them. We have observed both human impact in development of the area and the
even more powerful effects of nature on the Clear Fork of the Trinity.
Texas State Technical College Aquaculture Technology (1997)
100 Marine Center Dr., Palacios, TX 77465
ph 512-972-3687 • fax 512-972-3806
Coordinators Dave Henny; Doyle Schaer
RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, AQUACULTURE PONDS Volunteers 2 teachers/16 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, conductivity, hardness, salinity Biological habitat
assessments Other activities aquatic discharge sites Data users our program, community org's, state and
local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation
Funding sources state gov't Annual budget $0
Texas State Technical College Aquaculture Technology monitors water quality of fish/shrimp farm
effluents to collect meaningful and scientific information for enhancement of the aquaculture
industry.
Texas Watch/Volunteer Environmental Monitoring Program (1991)
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Texas Watch/MC 150, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-
3087
ph 512-239-4720 • fax 512-239-4760 • email txwatch@tnrcc.state.tx.us • Web www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/txwatch
Coordinators Greg Bryant; Michele Blair
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, WETLAND
Volunteers 1,625; + 25 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, conductivity, salinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities land use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users
our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
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research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, state 305(b)
report Funding sources fed. and state gov't, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget
-$100,000
Texas Watch is a statewide network of trained volunteers and supportive partners working together to
help the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission monitor the health of Texas lakes, rivers,
streams, wetlands, bayous, and estuaries. We support a rigorous certified water quality monitoring
program, biological monitoring, urban storm drain sampling, environmental education, and
statewide and regional conferences and workshops. Citizen volunteers are trained to collect quality
assured information used to assist professionals in developing local and regional management
strategies.
Water Watchdogs (1991)
Drainage Utility Department, 206 E. 9th, Suite 16.100, Austin, TX 78701
ph 512-499-1917 • fax 512-499-2846 • email scoggins_m@Earth.CI.Austin.tx.us
Coordinator Mateo Scoggins
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 30, + 4 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Data users our program, community org's, local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement
Funding sources local gov't Annual budget -$15,000
Water Watchdogs focuses on the chemistry of an urban watershed in Austin, Texas, utilizing city
employees, college students, and concerned citizens. Our program is fairly structured and uses
regulated quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures. The data generated is used in
management decisions by the city government.
West Texas Watch (1992)
P.O. Box 1482, San Angelo, TX 76902
ph 915-655-0565 • fax 915-655-1371
Coordinator Ellen Groth
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, TSS/TDS, conductivity, salinity, flow/water level
Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, watershed planning Funding sources fed., state, and local
gov't Annual budget -$10,000 Affiliation Texas Water, Upper Colorado River Authority
West Texas Watch was one of the first monitoring programs in Texas. It was activated in late 1995
and since then we have been incorporating the involvement of 4-H organizations, schools, and our
local Nature Center. In 1997 we received an award from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission (TNRCC) at the annual Meeting of the Monitors in Austin.
Also active in Texas:
Project del Rio (see listing in New Mexico)
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) (see listing in Florida)
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Utah Adopt-A-Waterbody/Volunteer Monitoring (1995)
Utah State University, Cache Co. Courthouse, 179 N. Main St., Room 205, Logan, UT 84321-4597
ph 801-753-5279 • fax 801-753-7120 • email mikea@ext.usu.edu
Coordinator Michael D. Allred
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR Volunteers 8, + 9 teachers/220 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
fish, birds Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, photo surveys, restoration (willow planting,
erosion matting) Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget $0 Affiliation Utah State
University Extension
Utah Adopt-A-Waterbody works with school groups who are monitoring their local watersheds.
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Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC)TWest River Watch, Whetstone
Brook Project, Saxton's River Citizen Project (1993)
P.O. Box 2318, Brattleboro, VT 05303
ph 802-257-5785 • email BEEC@together.net
Coordinator Frances Doyle
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 30, + 2 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO Biological habitat assessments, bacteria, wildlife Other activities
debris cleanup Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
land use decisions, plan restoration, swimming advisories Funding sources foundations, memberships,
donations Annual budget $20,949 Affiliation River Watch Network
BEEC coordinates citizen monitoring projects on three Windham County rivers. The West River is a
major tributary to the Connecticut River and is home to the endangered Tiger Cobblestone Beetle. A
very active citizens group on the West uses BEEC data in fights to protect the watershed from ski
resort development.
Burr and Burton Seminary/Batten Kill River Monitoring Program (1995)
Seminary Ave., Manchester, VT 05254
ph 802-362-1775
Coordinator Doug Reed
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., bacteria Data users
our program, community org's Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions Funding sources fed. and local gov't, businesses, donations Annual budget ~$400
Affiliation Hudson River Watch
Burr and Burton Seminary Environmental Studies students monitor six sites on the Batten Kill River
in Manchester, VT, and two tributary sites. Each December, at the Clean Water Congress in Albany,
NY, we share our data with other schools that monitor the Hudson River, of which the Batten Kill is a
tributary.
Milfoil Watchers Program (1987)
VT DEC, 103 S. Main St., Bldg. 10-N, Waterbury, VT 05671-0408
ph 802-241-3777 • fax 802-241-3287 • email ann.bove@anrmail.anr.state.vt.us
Coordinator Ann E. Bove
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND Volunteers 150
Biological aquatic veg. Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., screen for problems Affiliation Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
The Milfoil Watchers Program is a statewide effort. Volunteers assist the Department of
Environmental Conservation in conducting annual searches for the nuisance aquatic weed Eurasian
watermilfoil. Over 150 trained watchers agree to monitor 52 lakes where milfoil populations have not
yet become established. The DEC trains volunteers in milfoil identification and search methods. Early
detection of infestations by volunteers means an easier, less expensive eradication effort by the state.
River Watch Network
153 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602
ph 802-223-3840 • fax 802-223-6227 • email info@rwn.igc.org • Web www.riverwatch.org
Coordinators Geoff Dates, Barbara Ripley
RIVER/STREAM
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, alkalinity
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Funding sources foundations, memberships,
donations
River Watch Network brings people together to monitor, restore, and protect their rivers. By offering
organizational and technical assistance, we help community groups and schools around the country
design monitoring programs tailored to address specific problems; train citizens to execute
scientifically credible studies to assess the physical, biological, and chemical conditions of their
rivers; and help volunteers use their study results to create strategies for river and watershed
conservation.
Vermont Lay Monitoring Program (1979)
Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Water Quality Div., 103 S. Main St. 10-N, Waterbury, VT 05671-
0408
ph 802-241-3777 • fax 802-241-3287 • email amyp@dec.anr.state.vt.us • Web www.state.vt.us/anr
Coordinator Amy Picotte
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR Volunteers 115
Phys/chem Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities land use
surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses
cduc., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, BMP
evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, state 305(b) report Funding
sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$40,000 Affiliation The Vermont Agency of Natural
Resources
The Vermont Lay Monitoring Program, designed to track the nutrient enrichment of lakes, is the
oldest (longest-running) water quality monitoring program in the state. Monitoring includes an
informal exotic species watch, in which monitors are trained to watch for such exotics as the zebra
mussel.
Also active in Vermont:
Green River Watershed Preservation Alliance (see listing in Massachusetts)
Hoosic River Watershed Association (see listing in Massachusetts)
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Beverley Manor Elementary School Fourth Grade (1993)
Route 10, Box 5, Staunton, VA 24401
ph 540-885-8025 • email LAM @AUGUSTA.K12.VA.US.
Coordinator Joanne Lam
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/20 students
Phys/chem water temp. Biological macroinvert. Data users our program Data uses educ.
Affiliation Izaak Walton League of America
Beverley Manor Elementary School's Fourth Grade does macroinvertebrate studies on a local stream
located on private farmland.
Center for Marine Conservation/National Marine Debris Monitoring Program (1995)
1432 North Great Neck Rd., Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
ph 757-496-0920 • fax 757-496-3207 • email cbarr@cenmarine.com • Web www.cmc-ocean.org
Coordinator Charles Barr
BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 9,000
Phys/chem weather Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users our program,
community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, enforcement, legislation Funding sources fed. gov't
Annual budget -$180,000
The National Marine Debris Monitoring Program is a five-year study, funded by the U.S. EPA,
designed to determine if the amount of marine debris is decreasing on our nation's beaches and to
identify the major marine debris sources. We utilize trained volunteers to monitor 180 marine debris
survey sites monthly along the coastal U.S.
Center for Marine Conservation/Underwater Conservation and Monitoring Program
(1998)
1432 North Great Neck Rd., Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
ph 757-496-0920 • fax 757-496-3207 • email seba@cenmarine.com • Web www.cmc-ocean.org
Coordinator Seba Sheavly
ESTUARY, MARINE, CORAL REEF
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, shellfish Other
activities photo surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and
local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, legislation Funding sources fed. gov't,
foundations, businesses, donations Annual budget -$100,000
The Underwater Conservation and Monitoring Program will be implemented in the wider Caribbean
region including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Florida Keys.
Central Elementary School/Save Our Streams (1989)
430 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186
ph 540-347-6180
Coordinator Beverly Broadfield
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/23 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, chloride, pesticides, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, land use surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration (streambank) Data users our program,
community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation Funding sources state gov't,
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Fauquicr Outdoor Lab Annual budget $0 Affiliation Izaak Walton League; State of Virginia
Central Elementary School Save Our Streams tests macroinvertebrates in a stream flowing from a
sewage treatment plant into the Rappahannock River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Our
stream has been quite polluted but water quality is improving. We built a riparian buffer of poplars
and fenced off the stream from cattle, and are constructing a wetland.
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (1991)
The College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 1346, School of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA 23062-1346
ph 804-684-7144 • fax 804-684-7120 • email niebuhr@vims.edu • Web www.vms.edu/cbnerr
Coordinator Tammy Dorman
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, MARINE, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity,
salinity, flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, chlorophyll, terrestrial veg., phytoplankton,
shellfish, birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, restoration (riparian buffers)
Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
research, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration, legislation Funding sources fed. and state gov't
Annual budget ~$30,000 Affiliation National Estuarine Research Reserve System
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve monitors water quality and marine debris
along the York River watershed. Information is distributed to other organizations and used for
scientific research and educational (K-12) programming.
Chesapeake Bay Youth Conservation Corps (1989)
301 Albemarle Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23320
ph 757-382-8197 • fax 757-382-8202
Coordinator Don Marx
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, MARINE, LAND Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, salinity, flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, birds,
wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, storm drain stenciling, restoration Data
users our program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, state 305(b) report Funding sources local gov't,
foundations, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Youth Conservation Corps works with at-risk youth conducting environmental
projects and educating them about the environment. We monitor four sites along the Elizabeth River,
a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay.
EASI - Senior Environment Corps (1997)
8733 Old Dumfries Rd., Catlett, VA 20119
ph 540-788-3274 • fax 540-788-9301 • email easi@easi.org • Web easi.org
Coordinator Peggy Knight
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER
Volunteers 500, + 200 teachers/5,000 students
Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses Annual budget -$200,000
Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement (EASI)-Senior Environmental Corps coordinates
water monitoring and source water protection programs, in addition to other environmental
programs, in most states, in cooperation with federal and private organizations and agencies.
Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River (1988)
P.O. Box 746, Woodstock, VA 22664
ph 540-459-8550 • fax 540-459-8805 • email FRIENDS @SHENTEL.NET
Coordinator Ron Falyer
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 30, + 3 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, chloride,
hardness, salinity, alkalinity, pesticides Biological macroinvert, habitat assessments Other activities
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debris cleanup, restoration (riparian) Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data
uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, enforcement,
legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources local gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships,
donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$2,500 Affiliation Shenandoah River Basin Alliance;
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay; Izaak Walton League of America
Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River has three monitoring programs plus a well
testing program (24 wells annually). We send results from our River Trends sampling to the Alliance
for Chesapeake Bay. Our Save Our Streams benthic surveys are coordinated by IWLA, and we also
collect over 20 samples twice a month as part of the Shenandoah River Basin Alliance.
Friends of the Shenandoah River
P.O. Box 410, Front Royal, VA 22630
ph 540-635-4948 ;
Coordinators Dan Frese; Don Orr; John Gibson; Jerry Fife; Paul Bugas; Bruce Wiggins
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 130, + 3 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus • Biological macroinvert, habitat
assessments Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, restoration Funding sources state
gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships Annual budget -$170,000
Friends of the Shenandoah River is a nonprofit environmental organization working to gather
reliable data on the health of the Shenandoah River and its tributaries. We have our own laboratory
and monitor over 160 sites on a biweekly basis. We also participate in educational programs for the
general public and through local school systems.
Friends of Sugarland Run (1990)
P.O. Box 1912, Herndon, VA 20170
ph 703-324-1460
Coordinator Katherine K. Mull
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other
activities debris cleanup, construction site inspec., restoration (tree planting) Data users our program, state
and local gov't Data uses advocacy, screen for problems, land use decisions, plan restoration, enforcement
Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$30
Friends of Sugarland Run has been conducting stream cleanups, stream monitoring, and tree
planting projects since 1993 to protect, restore, and enhance the resource of value of the entire
Sugarland Run stream valley. We received awards from the DuPont Greenwqys Program and the
Virginia Wildlife Federation. In 1995, in cooperation with government agencies, we held a lawn care
demonstration for healthy lawns and clean streams.
Friends of Urbanna Creek (1990)
P.O. Box 547, Urbanna, VA 23175
ph 804-758-4257
Coordinator M.E. "Russ" Russell
ESTUARY Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, salinity Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, construction site inspec. Data users community org's Data uses community organizing,
estab. baseline conditions Funding sources memberships Annual budget $0 Affiliation Alliance
for the Chesapeake Bay
Friends of Urbanna Creek monitors water quality weekly at three locations in Urbanna Creek.
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Holston High School/Beaver Creek Dam: Together We Can Do It (1988)
21308 Monroe Rd., Damascus, VA 24236
ph 540-475-4025 • fax 540-475-4034
Coordinator Warren O. Wells
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/36 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land
use surveys Data users our program, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., community organizing,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions Funding sources grassroots fundraising
Annual budget ~$300 Affiliation Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Beaver Creek Dam: Together We Can Do It involves high school students in the detection of water
and watershed problems. By working with the local town, soil/water conservation agencies, and TVA,
the students are able to observe progress.'
Huntley Meadows Park/Water Quality Monitoring Program (1996)
3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22306
ph 703-768-2525 • fax 703-768-8746
Coordinator Chris Lamond
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity,
metals, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, birds, wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup, construction site inspec. Data users our program, local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement Funding sources state and local gov't,
donations Annual budget -$500
The Huntley Meadows Park Water Quality Monitoring Program was established in 1996 to evaluate
baseline conditions and provide essential water quality information to protect downstream wetland
areas. Volunteers are involved in macroinvertebrate collections, family level identification, fish
surveys, storm event monitoring, data base management, and stream valley cleanups.
Izaak Walton League Save Our Streams Project/Citizens for Albemarle (1990)
2622 Free Union Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901-5402
ph 804-293-9893 • email f.lee-vandell@juno.com
Coordinator Dave Hirschmann
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg. Other activities debris monitoring, pipe surveys, human use surveys Data users state
and local gov't Data uses research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources local gov't Annual budget $0
Affiliation Izaak Walton League of America
Citizens for Albemarle monitors Ivy Creek for five miles before it flows into the city reservoir. We do a
macroinvertebrate count every three months.
Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District (LSWCD)/Watershed Education
Program (1992)
30-H Catoctin Circle, SB, Leesburg, VA 20175
ph 703-771-8395
Coordinator Patricia Mcllvaine
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 8 teachers/150 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our program,
community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation Funding sources state and local gov't,
grassroots fundraising
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Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District's Watershed Education Program involves monthly
monitoring of stream sites in Catoctin and North Fork Goose Creek watersheds and participation of
7th-12th graders. Students take field trips to local streams to learn water quality monitoring
techniques.
Loudoun Stream Monitoring Project (1997)
c/o Loudoun Soil & Water Conservation District, 30-H Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA 22075
ph 703-777-2075; 540-554-2542 • fax 703-771-4715 • email AudubonNaturalist.org
Coordinators Dave Harrelson; Mike Kelly; Patricia Mcllvaine; Joe Coleman; Cliff Fairweather
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 55
Phys/chem water temp., pH Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities watershed
walks, slide shows Data users our program Data uses educ., community organizing, estab. baseline
conditions Funding sources foundations Annual budget -$12,000 Affiliation Audubon Naturalist
Society Watershed Awareness Program
The Loudoun Stream Monitoring Project is a partnership between Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy,
Loudoun Soil & Water Conservation District, North Fork & Goose Creek Watershed Projects, and
Audubon Naturalist Society. We employ Audubon Naturalist Society's modified EPA Rapid
Bioassessment II protocol to involve county residents in monitoring their local streams (currently 12
sites in Goose Creek and Catoctin Creek watersheds). Quarterly monitoring includes riparian and
instream habitat assessment and macroinvertebrate surveys.
The Nature Conservancy of Virginia/Freshwater Mussel Midden Monitoring (1993)
1233A Cedars Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4800
ph 804-295-6106 • fax 804-979-0370
Coordinator Bill Kittrell
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10
Biological shellfish, exotic/invasive spp. (Corbicula) Data users our program, univ. scientists Data
uses research, estab. baseline conditions Annual budget $0
The Nature Conservancy of Virginia operates the Clinch Valley Bioreserve as an effort to preserve the
ecosystem of the Clinch, Powell, and Holston Rivers. This is the most ecologically diverse region of
Virginia, particularly for aquatic species: freshwater mussels, fish, and crayfish. Many of this area's
species are found nowhere else on earth.
Opequon Watershed, Inc. (1995)
609 S. Braddock St., Winchester, VA 22601
ph 540-667-4272 • fax 540-667-4286 • email tashause@shentel.net
Coordinator J. Stephen Bauserman
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 3
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., bacteria Other activities photo surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed.,
state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement Funding sources foundations, donations Annual budget $0
The Opequon Watershed, Inc., uses member volunteers, supplemented by middle and high school
science classes and science fair participants. All analysis is done at a local university using staff and
equipment of another watershed group. Data is distributed to city and county officials to determine
areas needing further remedial work for pollutant reduction. We train teachers in IWLA Save Our
Streams monitoring techniques during the summer, and work with the schools' technology
coordinator.
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Osbourn Park High School/Bull Run Creek Project (1990)
8909 Euclid Ave., Manassas, VA 20111-2404
ph 703-361-1101 • fax 703-361-4963 • email SB REILLY@PWCS.edu
Coordinator Sue Reilly
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Data users our program Data uses educ., research Funding
sources local gov't Affiliation Izaak Walton League of America
The Bull Run Creek Project involves high school students in environmental research.
Radford High School/Radford City - Connelly's Run Monitoring Project (1995)
50 Dalton Dr., Radford, VA 24141-1599
ph 540-731-9589 • email AEFTaylor@aol.com
Coordinator Frank Taylor
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities land use surveys Data users our program,
community org's Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions Funding sources grants Annual
budget ~$50 Affiliation Izaak Walton League of Virginia
Radford High School students monitor a local stream according to Izaak Walton League Save Our
Stream protocol as part of their applied chemistry curriculum. Students mentor 2nd and 3rd graders
on field trips to the stream.
Radford University Place-Based Education (1992)
P.O. Box 6960, Radford, VA 24142
ph 540-831-5277 • fax 540-831-6053 • email pshoemak@runet.edu
Coordinator Patricia Shoemaker
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 100 teachers
Phys/chem water temp. Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, terrestrial veg. Other activities
human use surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, WQ monitoring Annual budget $0 Affiliation Izaak Walton League; Virginia Department of
Game and Inland Fisheries
Radford University Place-Based Education monitors within New River watershed in Virginia. Our
primary purpose is to engage preservice teachers in strategies of stream monitoring as a potential
project in their future work as teachers.
Smith Mountain Lake Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring (1987)
Box 100, Ferrum College, Ferrum, VA 24088-9001
ph 540-365-4368 • fax 540-365-4375 • email cthomas@ferrum.edu
Coordinators Dr. David Johnson; Dr. Carolyn L. Thomas
RESERVOIR Volunteers 90
Phys/chem Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological bacteria, chlorophyll Data users our program,
community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, legislation, state 305(b) report Funding sources
state gov't, lake association Annual budget -$20,000
Smith Mountain Lake Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring has been working for over 11 years to
protect a large (20,000-acre) reservoir with high water quality as well as a high development rate.
We work in cooperation with local, state, and college agencies, and have a training manual
available.
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Staunton River Watch (1995)
P.O. Box 11693, Lynchburg, VA 24506
ph 804-821-6125 • email bcpoindx@inmind.com
Coordinator Juanita B. Poindexter
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10
Biological macroinvert. Data users our program Data uses advocacy, community organizing, screen
for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding sources donations, grassroots
fundraising
The Staunton River Watch was formed after several incidents caused local citizens to be concerned
about who was watching out for the Staunton River, which is located in the Roanoke River watershed
and is the section of the Roanoke River from Smith Mountain Lake to the Kerr Reservoir.
USGS-National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA) (1991)
National Center, MS413, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, VA 20192
ph 703-648-5716 • fax 703-648-6693 • email tlmiller@usgs.gov • Web wwwrvares.er.usgs.gov/nawqa/
Coordinator Timothy L. Miller
RIVER/STREAM, RESERVOIR, GROUNDWATER
The U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA) is a
nationwide program to assess water quality trends in the nation's surface waters and ground-water.
This is being accomplished through the investigation of 59 major river basins and aquifers ("study
units "). Although this is not primarily a volunteer monitoring program, volunteer monitors have
contributed data in some of the study basins, and the potential exists for. more volunteer involvement.
For the locations of study units, see the Web page listed above.
Virginia Save Our Streams (1992)
Virginia Tech Museum of Natural History, 428 N. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24061-0542
ph 540-231-3001 • fax 540-231-5446 • email nmignone@vt.edu •
Web www.bev.net/education/museum/index.html
Coordinators Jay Gilliam; Nancy Mignone
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 40, + 25 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other
activities debris cleanup, restoration Data users our program, community org'.s, state gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, land use decisions, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources
state gov't, IWLA & program fees Annual budget ~$3,000 Affiliation Izaak Walton League of America
Virginia Save Our Streams trains volunteers to identify macroinvertebrates (to order level) and
monitor them four times a year. Local IWLA chapters and other grassroots groups report their results
to regional and state coordinators. We also work to implement best management practice (BMP),
streambank restoration, and environmental education efforts.
Also active in Virginia:
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (see listing in Maryland)
Chesapeake Bay SAV Hunt (see listing in Maryland)
US EPA Region 3 Volunteer Water Monitoring Program (see listing in Pennsylvania)
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Habitat Partners/Adopt A Restoration Site
700 5th Ave., Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98104
ph 206-296-6519 • fax 206-296-0192 • Web www.metrokc.gov
Coordinator Greg Rabourn
LAND
Biological terrestrial veg., wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities restoration (removing invasives,
monitor plant survival, install bird & bat houses) Data users our program Data uses educ., advocacy,
plan restoration Funding sources local gov't Affiliation King County Water and Land Resources
Heritage College Chemistry Department Monitoring Programs
15280 Douglas Road, Yakima, WA 98908
ph 509-965-3741; 509-966-8402 • email RONLIN@WOLFENET.COM
Coordinators Dr. Hosiem Divanfard; Ron Sell
GROUNDWATER
Phys/chem metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, nitrates Affiliation Watch Over Washington (WOW)
The Heritage College Chemistry Department is setting up a new project in which volunteers will
monitor groundwater for pesticides, nitrates, and inorganic compounds.
Island County WSU BeachWatchers (1995)
P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239
ph 360-679-7391 • fax 360-679-7327 • email bertas@wsu.edu
Coordinators Jan Holmes; Susan King
ESTUARY, BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 40
Phys/chem water temp., salinity Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg. Other
activities photo surveys Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't Data uses
educ., estab. baseline conditions Funding sources state gov't, foundations, businesses, donations, grassroots
fundraising Affiliation Washington State University Extension Programs
Island County WSU BeachWatchers monitor the shoreline intertidal area (about 20 beaches
monitored at three tide levels) around Island County. We do physical profiling and transect quadrat
quantitative assessment of intertidal seaweeds and benthic invertebrates. In 1997 we published our
monitoring protocol.
Kent Junior High Science Department (1995)
620 N. Central, Kent, WA 98032-4597
ph 253-813-7447 • fax 253-813-7478 • email sclark@kent.wednet.edu •
Web www.kent.wednet.edu:80/KSD/KJ/KJ depts/science/science.html
Coordinators Steve Clark; Kirk Loschky
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 2 teachers/300 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, salinity, metals,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., birds,
wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling Data users our
program, local gov't Data uses educ. Funding sources foundations Annual budget $0
Kent Junior High Science Department monitors water quality of Mill Creek, located behind our
school. Our salmon enhancement release project has been in effect since 1993.
Kent Prairie Elementary School/Portage Creek (1994)
8110 207th St. N.E., Arlington, WA 98223
ph 360-435-1600 ext. 311 • email Jennifer_Matheson@asd.wednet.edu
Coordinator Jennifer Matheson
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 25, + 16 teachers/350 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH Biological macroinvert. Other activities storm drain stenciling,
restoration Data users our program, fed. gov't Data uses educ., research Funding sources fed., state,
and local gov't, businesses Annual budget $0 Affiliation GLOBE
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Kent Prairie Elementary School students measure the daily rainfall and monitor the temperature and
pH for Portage Creek as part of the GLOBE program.
Ketchum Shores Improvement Club (1969)
P.O. Box 73, Stanwood, WA 98292
ph 360-629-4600
Coordinators Mona Flatray; Ray Lee
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 9
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert.,
fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, birds, wildlife,
exotic/invasive spp. Other activities restoration Data users our program, local gov't Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, BMP evaluation, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, swimming advisories Funding
sources state and local gov't, memberships
Ketchum Shores Improvement Club members are lakefront property owners on Lake Ketchum in
Snohomish County. We have a lake study with technical appendices, which can be requested from
Gene Williams at Surface Water Management, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, phone
(425)388-3488, fax (425)388-6494.
King Conservation District/Totem Lake Wetland Restoration and Monitoring
Project (1998)
935 Powell Ave. SW, Renton, WA 98055
ph 425-226-4867 • fax 206-764-6677 • email brandy.reed@kingcd.org • Web www.kingcd.org
Coordinator Brandy Reed
WETLAND Volunteers 10
Phys/chem hydrocarbons, flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg.,
birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp., amphibians Other activities photo surveys, restoration (wetland
revegetation) .Data users our program, community org's, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, assess habitat Funding sources state and local gov't
Affiliation National Association of Conservation Districts
The King Conservation District is initiating wetland restoration and water quality/habitat monitoring
in 1998 at the Totem Lake wetland in Kirkland, WA. We are seeking individuals to help with activities
such as collecting water quality, wildlife habitat, and vegetation data, and removing non-native
plants and replanting cleared areas with native wetland species.
King County Amphibian Monitoring Program (1993)
King County DNR, Water & Land Resources Division, 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98104
ph 206-296-1911 • fax 206-296-0192 • email elissa.ostergaard@metrokc.gov
Coordinators Jessica Anderson;;Elissa Ostergaard
WETLAND Volunteers 80
Phys/chem flow/water level Biological wildlife, amphibians Data users community org's, local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions
Funding sources local gov't, grants Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation King County Department of
Natural Resources
King County Amphibian Monitoring Program volunteers conduct spring breeding surveys,
identifying amphibian species by their egg masses in King County wetlands.
King County Department of Natural Resources/Beach Assessment Program (1995)
King County DNR, Water & Land Resources Division, 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98104
ph 206-296-8060 • fax 206-296-0192 • Web www.metrokc.gov
Coordinator Bob Brenner
BEACH Volunteers 50
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Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., shellfish, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities
human use surveys Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data
uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land
use decisions, enforcement, shellfish bed closures Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$2,000
King County Department of Natural Resources Beach Assessment Program samples clam
populations, conducts invertebrate and seaweed surveys, and monitors harvesting activities.
King County Kokanee Spawning Survey Program (1992)
King County DNR, Water & Land Resources Division, 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98104
ph 206-296-1911 • fax 206-296-0192 • email elissa.ostergaard@metrokc.gov
Coordinator Elissa Ostergaard
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 15
Phys/chem water temp. Biological fish Data users our program, community org's, state and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems Funding sources local
gov't Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation King County Department of Natural Resources
King County Kokanee Spawning Survey Program volunteers walk streams in the North Lake
Washington, Issaquah Creek; and Big Bear Creek watersheds to count spawning kokanee (non-
anadromous sockeye) in the fall.
King County Lake Stewardship Program (1993)
King County DNR, Water & Land Resources Division, 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98104-5022
ph 206-296-8382 • fax 206-296-0192 • email sharon.walton@metrokc.gov • Web www.metrokc.gov
Coordinators Wendy Cooke; Susan Kaufman-Una; Sharon Walton
LAKE/POND Volunteers 75
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological chlorophyll,
phytoplankton, birds Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists
Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources local gov't Annual budget -$156,000
King County Lake Stewardship Program volunteers monitor over 45 lakes for lake level,
precipitation, temperature, clarity, nutrients, and algae. Data is reported quarterly through the Lake
Steward newsletters which also provide educational information and feature the activities of local
lake groups.
King County Volunteer Wetland Monitoring (1995)
King County DNR, Water & Land Resources Division, 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98104
ph 206-296-1911 • fax 206-296-0192 • email elissa.ostergaard@metrokc.g9v
Coordinators Jessica Anderson; Elissa Ostergaard
WETLAND Volunteers 15
Phys/chem flow/water level Biological aquatic veg., birds, wildlife, amphibians Other activities
photo surveys Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding
sources fed. and local gov't, grassroots fundraising, grants Annual budget ~$6,000 Affiliation King
County Department of Natural Resources
King County Volunteer Wetland Monitoring completed monitoring of 12 wetlands in 1996, and a
report of the results is available. Two wetlands are being monitored in 1998. Monitoring components
include buffer condition, wildlife, vegetation, water level, and photographs.
Web CLASSONE.COM
Kitsap County Stream Team (1993)
15871 Peacock Hill Rd. S.E., Olalla, WA 98359
ph 253-857-7225 • email GHEMERICK@MAIL.REONET.COM
Coordinator Glen Hemerick
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, MARINE Volunteers 7 teachers/1,000 students
Phys/chem pesticides, toxicity Biological fish, bacteria, aquatic veg., algae (red tide) Other activities
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restoration (stream shade) Data users state and local gov't Data uses educ., community organizing, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, shellfish bed closures Funding sources
local gov't, donations Annual budget ~$5,300 Affiliation Watch Over Washington; Governor's Council
on Environmental Education
Kitsap County Stream Team conducts instream bioassays.
Kitsap County Surface and Storm Water Management Program Stream Team (1995)
Stream Team Coordinator, 614 Division St. MS 26, Port Orchard, WA 98366-4685
ph 360-876-7098 • fax 360-895-5790 • email kfolkerts@co.kitsap.wa.us
Coordinator Keith Folkerts
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 15 teachers/300 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, conductivity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling, restoration (planting, fish barrier removal)
Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, plan restoration
Funding sources state and local gov't Annual budget -$3,000
Kitsap County Stream Team empowers citizens to be good stewards of our water resources. We assist
groups in stream monitoring, action projects, and public education activities. We have an active
group of 4th grade and high school volunteer monitors. Activities take place on Washington's Kitsap
Peninsula, at the heart of Puget Sound.
Kitsap Diving Association Underwater Park/Sinclair Inlet Citizen's Action
Committee (1990)
P.O. Box 1302, Bremerton, WA 98337-0511
ph 360-373-7593; 360-876-5475 • email dolarson@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us
Coordinators Leslie Banigan; Donald L. Larson
WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE, LAND Volunteers 4, + 2 teachers/20 students
Phys/chem water temp. Biological fish, habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration (marine
habitat) Data users our program, community org's, state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use
decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation, Center for Marine Conservation
Funding sources local gov't, businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Affiliation Washington Scuba Alliance; Kitsap County Surface and Storm Water Management
Kitsap Diving Association performs Sinclair Inlet shoreline and underwater cleanups twice a year (for
Earth Day and WATERWEEKS Environmental Awareness). We are working to help develop
underwater parks in Washington State with artificial marine habitat added for scuba diving
attractions.
Lake Roosevelt Washington Floating Classroom (1995)
Lake Roosevelt NRA, lOOS.Crest Dr., Coulee Dam, WA 99116-1259
ph 509-633-9192 • fax 509-633-9332 • email Brad_Frye@nps.gov • Web www:NPS.gov/LARO
Coordinator Bradford Frye
RESERVOIR Volunteers 12 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, conductivity, alkalinity Biological phytoplankton,
zooplankton Other activities watershed education Data users our program, community org's, fed., state,
and local goy't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing Funding sources fed. gov't,
foundations, businesses, school budget Annual budget ~$5,000 Affiliation National Park Service
"Parks as Classroom"
The Lake Roosevelt Floating Classroom is a learning laboratory aboard two 52-foot houseboats.
After one week of introductory lessons, students from 10 high schools surrounding Lake Roosevelt
(Columbia River behind Grand Coulee Dam) spend two days and one night sampling, testing,
recording, and analyzing water quality data and studying watershed-related issues.
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Lake Serene Lake Monitor (1990)
3912 Serene Way, Lynnwood, WA 98037
ph 425-742-8035 • fax 425-355-9883 • email chezserene@juno.com
Coordinators Lennie Rae Cooke; Gene Williams
LAKE/POND Volunteers 3
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, Secchi, flow/water level Biological aquatic veg., phytoplankton, wildlife,
exotic/invasive spp. Affiliation Snohomish County Surface Water Management
Lake Serene Lake Monitor citizen volunteers monitor Snohomish County lakes to assess changes in
water quality and watershed land uses.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Adopt-A-Watershed Program/Wilder's Watershed Project (1994)
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, 22130 NE 133rd St., Woodinville, WA 98072
ph 425-869-1909 • email Mrwindus@AOL.com • Web wwww.il.lkwash.wednet.edu
Coordinator Maggie Windus
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, RETENTION/DETENTION POND
Volunteers 60, + 25 teachers/600 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., aquatic
veg., terrestrial veg., wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys, restoration (streambank
revegetation) Data users our program, state and local gov't Date uses educ., screen for problems, BMP
evaluation, plan restoration, GAP analyses Funding sources local gov't, donations, PTSA Annual
budget -$1,000
Wilder's Watershed Project takes K-6 students to adjacent properties to perform age-appropriate
activities on Colin Creek and BBC wetland #26, both in the Bear Creek Basin within the Cedar River
Watershed. Students formally test for two weeks in fall, winter, and spring, and informally whenever
they and their teachers can get out. Each activity builds on the previous one, and is designed for a
specific grade level. We hope to instill in students respect and awareness of nature, and a stewardship
ethic.
Little Spokane Watershed Council/Nature Mapping (1996)
116 East 40th, Spokane, WA 99203-2750
ph 509-747-5738 • fax 509-838-5155 • email bheron@csw.ofg • Web www.csw.org
Coordinator Easy
Volunteers 5 teachers/70 students
Biological habitat assessments, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (noxious weeds) Other activities photo
surveys, restoration (planting natives) Date users our program Data uses educ., research, watershed
planning, plan restoration Funding sources donations Annual budget ~$300
Little Spokane Watershed Council leads nature mapping expeditions, involving species identification
and counts, at specific sites in the Little Spokane watershed.
Marine Resources Consultants/Port Townsend Bay Monitoring Program (1991)
P.O. Box 816, Port Townsend, WA 98368
ph 360-385-4486 • fax 360-385-4486 • email jnorris@olympus.net
Coordinator Peter Badame
MARINE Volunteers 2 teachers/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, conductivity, salinity Biological fish, bacteria, fecal coliform,
aquatic veg. Data users our program, community org's, local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ.,
advocacy, research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions Funding sources
state gov't Annual budget ~$7,500 Affiliation Port Townsend Marine Science Center
The Port Townsend Bay Monitoring Program conducts monthly surveys at eight sites in Port
Townsend Bay with high school students. We conduct annual demersal fish abundance surveys in the
Bay in June, as well as semi-annual surveys to map eelgrass distribution along the waterfront.
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Nisqually River Education Project (1992)
c/o Yelm School District, P.O. Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597
ph 360-458-6137 • fax 360-458-8040
Coordinator Chris Maun
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 26 teachers/780 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys,
storm drain stenciling, restoration (stream re vegetation), public awareness Data users our program, fed., state,
and local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't
Affiliation GREEN
The Nisqually River Project is the watershed education program of the Nisqually River Council. We
utilize the parameters and protocols of GREEN. Fifteen schools from throughout the watershed
monitor biannually. An annual student congress is held each March. •
North Beach High School/Hyak Cyberlake (1995)
P.O. Box 969, Ocean Shores, WA 98569-0969
ph 360-289-3888 • email nbcrow@techline.com • Web www.techline.com/~nbcrow
Coordinator Ken Loomis
LAKE/POND, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH Volunteers 1 teacher/20 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, hardness, salinity Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrialveg., birds, wildlife Other activities
interpretive trails Data users our program Data uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources donations, school budget Annual budget ~$100
Hyak Cyberlake monitors biotic and abiotic factors in and around a freshwater pond located
between the Pacific Ocean and Grays Harbor (the nation's largest estuary).
Olalla Creek Project (1994)
10680 Olalla Valley Rd., S.E., Olalla, WA 98359
ph 253-857-6723 • fax 253-857-6744 • email rgarrido@adrift.harbornet.com
Coordinators Ray Garrido; Nancy Sutton
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 15, + 2 teachers/40 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, turbidity, conductivity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform, terrestfial-veg., birds, wildlife Other
activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream
channel morph. Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, enforcement
Funding sources local gov't, donations Annual budget ~$100
Olalla Creek Project monitors habitat, volume, and water quality of Olalla Creek throughout the
Olalla Creek watershed. The creek supports two runs of native chum salmon (in November and
January) and one run of coho salmon. We produced a 134-page monitoring handbook, "A
Streamwatcher's Guide," published by the Water Watcher Program.
Olympia Stream Team (1991)
City of Olympia Public Works, P.O. Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507-1967
ph 360-753-8454 • fax 360-753-8087
Coordinator Cedar Wells
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 25
Biological macroinvert., fish, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities
debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling, restoration (enhancement), education Data users local gov't Data
uses screen for problems, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't Annual budget ~$5,000
Affiliation City of Olympia Water Resources Program
Olympia Stream Team is a partner in a multi-jurisdictional program monitoring streams, wetlands,
and wildlife. Adult volunteers monitor macroinvertebrates and other indicators of stream health, fish
presence at salmon enhancement projects, and general stream and wetland characteristics using
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EPA's Stream-walk and Wetland Walk protocols. We provide support to GREEN school activities.
Padilla Bay Outreach Education (1991)
Padilla Bay NERR, 1043 Bay View - Edison Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
ph 360-428-1558 • fax 360-428-1491 • email henry@padillabay.gov • Web www.wa.Gov/Ecology/
Coordinator David Henry
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY Volunteers 5, + 10 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, salinity Biological bacteria Funding sources
fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget
~$5,000 Affiliation Estuary Net
Padilla Bay Outreach Education conducts chemical and biological monitoring of Padilla and
Samish Bay watersheds. Local high school students, volunteers, and staff gather data in three sub-
basins and share data locally and nationally with Estuary Net, as well as with Conservation Districts.
Pend Oreille Conservation District Watershed Monitoring (1988)
P.O. Box 280, Newport, WA 99156-0280
ph 509-447-2644 • fax 509-447-0371 • email pocd@povn.com
Coordinators Mike Hermanson; Carol Mack
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 5, + 10 teachers/300 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, alkalinity,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, exotic/invasive spp. (milfoil) Other
activities restoration (riparian habitat, bank stabilization) Data, users our program, community org's, fed.,
state, and local gov't Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, BMP evaluation, watershed planning, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding sources fed.
and state gov't
The Pend Oreille Conservation District Watershed Monitoring program has two components: (1) A
grant-supported watershed assessment program. Monitoring is performed by trained staff with
volunteer assistance to state, DOE, and USGS standards, and data is available to all agencies and
interested parties. (2) An educational monitoring program. Volunteers, families, and schools carry
out monitoring (not to state standards). Data is primarily educational but could be used to screen for
problems and establish baseline conditions.
Phillips Lake Community Association (1992)
491 E. Phillips Lake Lp. Rd., Shelton, WA 98584
email J_BYCZYNSKI@PRODIGY.COM
Coordinator John M. Byczynski
LAKE/POND Volunteers 2
Phys/chem water temp., nitrogen, phosphorus Data users community org's Data uses educ.
Funding sources memberships
Phillips Lake Community Association monitors Phillips Lake for temperature, clarity, nitrate, and
phosphate levels.
Poulsbo Marine Science Center (1990)
18360 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
ph 360-779-8882 • email kmattick@silverlink.net
Coordinator Karen Mattick
MARINE Volunteers 1, + 1 teacher/15 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, salinity Biological bacteria, phytoplankton,
shellfish Data users our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., shellfish bed closures
Funding sources school budget
Poulsbo Marine Science Center works with local high school Advanced Marine Biology students who
perform weekly water quality monitoring of Liberty Bay from January through June.
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Puget Soundkeeper Alliance/Citizen Stormwater Monitoring Pilot Project (1997)
1415 W. Dravus, Seattle, WA 98119
ph 206-286-1309 • fax 206-286-1082 • email pskeeper@halcyon.com • Web www.halcyon.com/pskeeper
Coordinators B.J. Cummings; Cindy Lantry
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, flow/water level Biological bacteria Data users our
program, local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions
Funding sources local gov't Annual budget -$11,700
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance's 6-month pilot Citizen Stormwater Monitoring project will engage
citizens in Stormwater monitoring to educate urban residents about effects of land use and individual
behavior on Stormwater quality in urban streams and bays. The data will complement City of Seattle
data for evaluating the Stormwater management program. If successful, the project will expand to
other urban watersheds in Seattle.
Sequalichew Creek Watershed Assessment (1997)
Environmental Studies Program, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
ph 253-535-8720 • fax 253-536-5055 • email whitmaj@plu.edu
Coordinator Jill Whitman
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 3 teachers/10 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other activities land use surveys, human use
surveys, stream channel morph. Data users our program, community org's, univ. scientists Data uses
educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use
decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources university budget Annual budget
~$100
Sequalichew Creek Watershed Assessment involves students in the environmental studies program in
collecting data about the biological, chemical, and physical conditions of the creek and the land use,
economic development, and policies of the watershed in order to create a watershed assessment and
make recommendations for future actions within the watershed.
Skagit River Stewards (1997)
North Cascades Institute, 2105 State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-9394
ph 360-856-5700
Coordinators Tracie Johannessen; Greta Movassaghi
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20
Phys/chem water temp., flow/water level Biological macroinvert. Other activities stream channel
morph. Data users our program Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions, watershed planning
Funding sources fed. and local gov't Annual budget -$15,000
Skagit River Stewards perform yearly monitoring on the Skagit Wild and Scenic River corridor in
conjunction with Forest Service biologists.
Snohomish County Lake Management Program (1992)
Snohomish County Surface Water Management, 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 101, Everett, WA 98201-4044
ph 425-388-3464 • fax 425-388-6455
Coordinator Gene Williams
LAKE/POND Volunteers 30
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, flow/water level Data users our program, community org's, local
gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
watershed planning Funding sources local gov't Annual budget -$25,000
Snohomish County Lake Management Program volunteers monitor water quality and general health
of lakes.
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South Sound GREEN (1992)
Thurston Conservation District, 6128 Capitol Blvd., Olympia, WA 98501-5271
ph 360-754-3588 • fax 360-753-8085 • email BUDD@igc.apc.org
Coordinator Kathy Jacobson
RIVER/STREAM, DRAINAGE DITCHES Volunteers 35 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, TSS/TDS Other activities debris cleanup, land use
surveys, storm drain stenciling, restoration (riparian, nest box installation) Data users our program,
community org's, local gov't Data uses educ. Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations,
businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising
South Sound GREEN (formerly known as Budd/Deschutes GREEN) involves teachers and students
from five school districts and two colleges. Most students monitor local rivers, streams, and inlets. We
effectively unite students with community members and organizations to take action on behalf of the
environment.
Spokane Watershed Education Alliance (1992)
Spokane Conservation District, 222 N. Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202-4724
ph 509-353-2120 • fax 509-353-2102 • email Qsmomndad@aol.com
Coordinator Christine Armstrong
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND Volunteers 27 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert. Other activities land use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration
(riparian replantings) Data users our program Data uses educ. Funding sources local gov't
Annual budget ~$5,000
The Spokane Watershed Education Alliance helps students in grades 3-12 participate in age-
appropriate monitoring activities within their own sub-watersheds of the Spokane watershed. These
activities are part of an integrated multidisciplinary study of their watersheds.
Streamwalk
1200 - 6th Ave., ECO-081, Seattle, WA 98101-1128
ph 206-553-6686 • fax 206-553-1779 • email Rave.Krista@epamail.epa.gov
Coordinator Krista Rave
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND
Data users community org's Data uses educ., advocacy
Streamwalk is a simple, direct monitoring tool designed to assess the quality and health of our
streams. It leads the interested citizen, student, or teacher through an observation and notation of
stream characteristics. The Streamwalk program was instituted by EPA's Region 10 to promote
experiential learning about stream ecology and the importance of clean water. Our manual has
expanded to include a Wetland Walk and a Lake-walk.
Thornton Creek Project (1992)
North Seattle Community College, 9600 College Way N., Seattle, WA 98103-3599
ph 206-526-0187 • Web h2o.lakeside.sea.wa.us/thornton/
Coordinator Janet Charuley
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, LAND Volunteers 18 teachers/900 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, land use surveys, stream channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration Data users our
program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land use
decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't,
businesses, donations
Thornton Creek Project involves 30 schools in monitoring and analyzing the health of an urban
watershed in cooperation with government and businesses. Our purpose is to educate students
through the real work of tracking and improving community health.
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Thurston County Stream Team (1993)
Dept. of Water and Waste Management, 921 Lakeridge Dr. S.W., Bldg 4, Room 100, Olympia, WA 98502
ph 360-754-4681 • fax 360-754-4682 • email Vanders@co.Thurston.WA.us
Coordinator Susie Vanderburg
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling,
restoration, interpretive trails Data users our program, univ. scientists Data uses educ., screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't
Thurston County Stream Team volunteers monitor streams in the north part of the county, including
Totten Inlet, Eld Inlet, Budd-Deschutes, Henderson Inlet, and Nisqually watersheds
Washington State Department of Ecology/Citizen's Lake Monitoring Project (1989)
P.O. Box 47710, Olympia, WA 98504-7710
ph 360-407-6124 • fax 360-407-6884 • email MBEL461 @ECY.WA.GOV •
Web www.wa.gov/ecology/eils/fw_lakes/lk_main.html
Coordinator Maggie Bell-McKinnon
LAKE/POND Volunteers 64
Phys/chem water temp., pH, Secchi, flow/water level Biological aquatic veg., exotic/invasive spp.
(milfoil, zebra mussels, purple loosestrife, fragrant waterlily), algae Data users our program, state gov't
Data uses research, screen for problems, watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, state 305(b) report
Funding sources fed. gov't
The Citizen's Lake Monitoring Project monitors various physical, chemical, and biological
parameters in 64 Washington lakes. Our goal is to make lake communities more aware of their lakes
as well as to monitor ambient conditions.
Web www.eskimo.com/~wwta
Washington Water Trails Association (1995)
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N #305, Seattle, WA 98103-6900
ph 206-545-9161 • fax 206-545-9161 • email wwta@eskimo.com •
Coordinator Zoe Rothchild
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, BEACH, MARINE Volunteers 120
Biological habitat assessments, exotic/invasive spp. (Spartina) Other activities debris cleanup, land use
surveys, pipe surveys, human use surveys Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations,
businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising
Washington Water Trails Association negotiates with public agencies and private entities regarding
public access for recreational users in human- and wind-powered boats. We provide public
education regarding stewardship, shoreline monitoring and restoration, and low-impact camping.
Volunteers assist with trail development and maintenance and mapping of the noxious weed
Spartina.
Watch Over Washington (1996)
Washington State Department of Ecology, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600
ph 360-407-6408 • fax 360-407-6426 • email aphi461@ecy.wa.gov • Web www.wa.gov/ecology/wq/wow
Coordinator Annie Phillips
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, MARINE, GROUNDWATER, AIR, LAND
Volunteers 5,000; + 80 teachers/6,500 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
conductivity, chloride, hardness, salinity, alkalinity, metals, flow/water level, weather Biological
macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., shellfish, birds,
wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, stream
channel morph., storm drain stenciling, construction site inspec. Data users our program, community org's,
state and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, BMP
evaluation, red flag alert Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$35,000
Watch Over Washington is an integrated network of active environmental monitoring projects.
Members—who could be third graders or retired scientists—monitor everything from aquatic weeds to
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whales. Our Website is open to everyone's announcements or technical questions.
Water Tenders, Inc. (1985)
P.O. Box 402, Woodinville, WA 98072
ph 425-881-7832 • fax 425-556-9874
Coordinators Terry Lavender; Gwenn Maxfield; Heather Poe
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 5, + 3 teachers/75 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris cleanup,
construction site inspec. Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning Funding
sources donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$200
Water Tenders volunteers monitor rainfall- and water quality in the Bear Creek Basin.
Also active in Washington:
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (see listing in Idaho)
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) (see listing in Florida)
Saturday Academy/Student Watershed Research Project (see listing in Oregon)
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Blue Heron Environmental Network, Inc./Back Creek 2000 Water Quality Initiative
(1991)
Route 1, Box 362, Hedgesville, WV 25427
ph 304-754-8717; 304-558-2108
Coordinator Sherry A. Evasic ,
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, hardness Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments,
terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife, endangered plant Other activities debris cleanup, pipe surveys, photo
surveys, construction site inspec. Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't,
univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint
source assessment, land use decisions, enforcement, swimming advisories Funding sources fed. and state
gov't, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$1,500 Affiliation
West Virginia Save Our Streams Program
The Blue Heron Environmental Network, Inc., was established for educational and scientific
environmental preservation and protection. The Back Creek 2000 Water Quality Initiative program is
not only a local watershed protection awareness program, but also an educational tool. We provide
water quality monitoring training, volunteer wetlands monitoring, wildlife habitat study and
assessment, and overall watershed education.
Davis Creek Watershed Association (1991)
P.O. Box 5556, Charleston, WV 25361
ph 304-344-3223 • fax 304-342-0782
Coordinators Diana Green; Jeri Hunt
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 6
Phys/chem water temp., pH, alkalinity, metals, flow/water level. Biological macroinvert.,, fish, habitat
assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring,
construction site inspec., restoration (habitat) Data users our program, state gov't Data uses educ.,
research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan
restoration, enforcement Funding sources state gov't, businesses, donations, grassroots fundraising
Annual budget $0 Affiliation Izaak Walton League-West Virginia Citizen Stream Monitors
The Davis Creek Watershed Association is an all-volunteer citizens group working with businesses
and governmental agencies to improve and protect the 27-square-mile Davis Creek watershed. We
have restored fish habitat in two miles of stream using a state grant and more-than-matching in-kind
donations from local businesses and individuals. Our projects include water quality monitoring, trash
cleanups, citizen education, and consulting assistance for riparian landowners.
Downstream Alliance (1994)
264 High St., Morgantown, WV 26505
ph 304-599-9564 • email cmains@wvu.edu
Coordinator Craig Mains
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., pH, conductivity Biological macroinvert. Data users our program,
community org's, fed. and state gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration ,
Funding sources state gov't, foundations, donations, grassroots fundraising Annual budget ~$ 1,000
Downstream Alliance recently completed a stream quality inventory of Preston County, WV, in which
337 sites were sampled by 40 volunteers to produce a color-coded stream map of the county showing
approximate water quality for individual stream segments. We are working on a similar stream quality
inventory in Monongalia County, WV.
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Friends of the Cacapon (1995)
HCL Box 321, Great Cacapon, WV 25411
ph 304-258-5013
Coordinator Leigh Jenkins
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 12
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological macroinvert.,
bacteria Other activities human use surveys Data users state gov't Data uses estab. baseline
conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources state gov't,
memberships, donations Annual budget $0
Friends of the Cacapon is a watershed organization whose purpose is to promote and protect the
quality of the Cacapon River, one of the region's most valuable resources.
Izaak Walton League, New River Chapter/Indian Creek Watershed Association
(1996)
Mtn. RC & D, 204-1/2 West Maple Ave., Fayetteville, WV 25840
ph 304-574-3036 • email Mayfly@cville.net
Coordinator Douglas Wood
RIVER/STREAM, GROUNDWATER Volunteers 5, + 2 teachers/25 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, wildlife (salamanders) Other
activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, stream channel morph., restoration (erosion control) Data users
our program, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems,
cstab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration, state 305(b) report Funding
sources state gov't, foundations, donations Annual budget ~$200 Affiliation Izaak Walton League of
America
The Indian Creek Watershed Association conducts benthos monitoring throughout Indian Creek
watershed and salamander monitoring in headwater streams. Approximately a third of the watershed
is karst, and land uses are mostly agricultural and silvicultural. We focus our efforts on assisting
landowners with streambank restoration, including bioengineering of eroding banks.
Lower Paint Creek Association (1997)
HC 64 Box 405, Whittaker, WV 25083
ph 304-595-4616
Coordinators Steven Amos; Dwight Siemiaczko
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 9, + 3 teachers/32 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, nitrogen, conductivity, alkalinity, metals, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring Data users our
program, community org's, fed. and state gov't Data uses estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, watershed planning, enforcement Annual budget $0 Affiliation West Virginia DEP
Lower Paint Creek Association conducts stream monitoring on Paint Creek and its tributaries. We
have 35 stations set up with sampling four times a year. At present, three schools are involved.
WVDEP-OSM oversees our program.
Shavers Fork Coalition
P.O. Box 2777, Elkins, WV 26241
ph 304-637-4082
Coordinators Zack Henderson; Larry McArthur
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/4 students
Other activities photo surveys, stream channel morph., restoration (flood damage) Data users community
org's Data uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't
Shavers Fork Coalition is conducting a long-term study of the effects offloads and yearly high flows
on streams, and how best to restore streams. The program is run as an internship at Davis and Elkins
College and a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and West
Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
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Shawnee 4-H Club/Save Our Streams (S.O.S.) (1996)
RD #1, Box 396, Moundsville, WV 26041
ph 304-845-3425 • fax 304-845-2355
Coordinator Alvan Gale
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 35
Phys/chem water temp., pH, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic
veg., terrestrial veg., birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys,
pipe surveys, construction site inspec. Data users community org's, state and local gov't Data uses
educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning
Affiliation Izaak Walton League
Shawnee 4-H Club is primarily an educational program. Youth from ages 5 through 21 are given the
opportunity to "count critters" in the water and to study the effects of agriculture and mining on the
water quality of our streams.
West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project/West Virginia University (1995)
609 Allen Hall - P.O. Box 6122, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6122
ph 304-293-5913 ext. 1817 • fax 304-293-7565 • email RRR@WVU.EDU • Web www.wvu.edu/~Ruralnet
Coordinator Randy Robinson
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, LAND Volunteers 800 teachers
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, hardness,
alkalinity, metals, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, wildlife Other
activities land use surveys, human use surveys Data users our program, community org's Data uses
educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment Funding
sources fed. gov't Annual budget ~$6,000 Affiliation Global Rivers Environmental Education
, Network (GREEN)
The West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project is funded by the National Science Foundation and
administered through West Virginia University. Our primary mission is to train and assist K-12
science teachers to use Internet resources to enhance science education. We use watershed
monitoring as a means to develop local interest in science practice. We support teachers through
summer workshops, on-line courses, collaborative projects, and the on-line database for West
Virginia watersheds.
West Virginia Save Our Streams (1989)
West Virginia Dep't of Environmental Protection, 1201 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV 25311-1088
ph 304-558-2108 • fax 304-558-5905 • email agale@citynet.net
Coordinator Alvan Gale
RIVER/STREAM
Phys/chem water temp., pH Biological macroinvert. Data users community org's, state gov't Data
uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, state 305(b) report
Funding sources fed. and state gov't Annual budget -$50,000
West Virginia Save Our Streams is the volunteer stream monitoring part of the Watershed Assessment
Program for the Office of Water Resources in the West Virginia Department of Environmental
Protection. We coordinate with watershed associations, educators, and individuals who are interested
in protecting and/or restoring their streams.
Also active in West Virginia:
Friends of the Shenandoah River (see listing in Virginia)
Heidelberg College Water Quality Laboratory/Cooperative Private Well Testing Program
(see listing in Ohio)
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) RiverWatchers (see listing in
Ohio)
US EPA Region 3 Volunteer Water Monitoring Program (see listing in Pennsylvania)
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Adams County Lake and Stream Monitoring (1992)
Adams County Land Conservation, P.O. Box 287, Friendship, WI53934
ph 608-339-4268 • fax 608-339-4504
Coordinator Richard Toebe
LAKE/POND Volunteers 2, + 1 teacher/120 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, phosphorus Biological chlorophyll Data users our program,
community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration
Funding sources state and local gov't Affiliation Wisconsin Self-Help Lake Monitoring
Adams County Lake and Stream Monitoring monitors Jordan and Mason Lakes.
Adopt-A-Lake (1995)
UWEX-CNR, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
ph 715-346-3366 • fax 715-346-4038 • email lmccann@uwsp.edu
Coordinator Libby McCann
LAKE/POND Volunteers 35 teachers/500 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments,
chlorophyll, aquatic veg., exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use
surveys, storm drain stenciling, public presentations Data users our program, community org's, state gov't
Data uses educ. Funding sources state gov't, donations, grassroots fundraising Affiliation Wisconsin
Self-Help Lake Monitoring Program
Adopt-A-Lake is an environmental education (K-12) effort designed to provide youth with an
interdisciplinary understanding of lake dynamics and issues through action projects. We work in
partnership with the state's Self-Help Lake Monitoring Program to provide youth an opportunity to
collect lake data as part of their Adopt-A-Lake projects.
Web WWW.CS.UWEC.EDU/BeaverCreek
Beaver Creek Field Research Station (1990)
S 1 County Highway K, Fall Creek, WI 54742
ph 715-877-2212 • fax 715-877-2212 • email tweed@discover-net.net -
Coordinator Paul Tweed
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND, LAND
Volunteers 10, + 8 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS,
flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg., phytoplankton Other activities land use surveys, photo surveys, stream channel morph.
Data users our program, community org's, state gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community
organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land
use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations,
businesses, grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$5,000 Affiliation Wisconsin Adopt-A-Lake,
Wisconsin Water Education Network
Beaver Creek Field Research Station coordinates watershed monitoring and research programs
involving students, teachers, community members, resource professionals, and others^ We work on
lentic and lotic ecosystems in both basic parameters and advanced research. Much of the project
focuses on the Eau Claire River watershed of western Wisconsin,
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Burlington High School Fox River Watch (1990)
225 Robert St., Burlington, WI53105
ph 414-763-0200 • fax 414-763-0216 • email peterp@wi.net • Web www.execpc.com/~bhs
Coordinator Pamela Peters
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/140 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup
Data users our program Data uses estab. baseline conditions Funding sources local gov't, school
budget Annual budget ~$500
Burlington High School students monitor the Fox River using benthic macroinvertebrates and nine
chemical parameters. We would like to establish contact with other schools that monitor water
quality. ,
Cambridge Elementary School Fifth Grade (1995)
P.O. Box 27, 211 South St., Cambridge, WI 53523
ph 608-423-3236
Coordinator Mary Beth Steven
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/25 students
Biological macroinvert. Other activities debris monitoring, storm drain stenciling Data users our
program Data uses educ., screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions Funding sources state gov't
Annual budget $0
Cambridge Elementary School Fifth Grade studies the nearby Koshkonong Creek each year. We
complete a stream walk survey, insect sampling, and mapping activities. Students listen to local creek
history, tour the water treatment facility, build watershed models, and measure the water speed. We
are keeping data on the stream walk, water velocity, and insect samplings.
Citizen Lake Monitoring Network/Spring Lake & Lake Pepin, Mississippi River (1994)
Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission, 619 Second St., Hudson, WI 54016-1576
ph 715-386-9444; 612-436-7131 • fax 715-386-9571 « email mwbac@mail.state.wi.us
Coordinator Eric Macbeth
LAKE/POND Volunteers 10
Phys/chem water temp., Secchi, turbidity, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological chlorophyll Data users
our program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., research, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions,
water quality policy Funding sources local gov't Annual budget -$17,000
Citizen Lake Monitoring Network volunteers collect data every two weeks from mid-May through
September as pan of a set of studies on phosphorus in two Mississippi River lakes downstream of the
Twin Cities metro wastewater treatment plant. Volunteers provide several water quality perception
ratings as well as collect a water sample and Secchi depth reading.
Coif ax High School Biology/Adopt A Stream (1991)
601 University Ave., Colfax, WI 54730
ph 715-962-3155 • fax 715-962-4024
Coordinator Mark Mosey
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4 teachers/30 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., birds, wildlife Other activities debris cleanup, stream
channel morph., storm drain stenciling, restoration (dam removal, trout management) Data users our
program, state and local gov't Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions,
nonpoint source assessment, plan restoration Funding sources local gov't, businesses, grassroots
fundraising Annual budget ~$500
Colfax High School Advanced Biology classes conduct research projects involving monitoring.
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Dane County Water Education Resource Center/Dane County Water Watchers (1989)
Dane County UW-Extension Office, 1 Fen Oak Ct., Room 138, Madison, WI53718-8812
ph 608-224-3718 • fax 608-224-3727 • email habecker@co.Dane.WLUS
Coordinator Mindy Habecker
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, LAND
Volunteers 70, + 30 teachers/3,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, chloride, hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg. Other activities debris cleanup, land use
surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's, local gov't Data uses educ.,
advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment,
plan restoration Funding sources state and local gov't, donations Annual budget ~$500
Dane County Water Education Resource Center is a network of local organizations coordinated by
the Dane County UW-Extension Office. All sponsoring organizations provide training on water and
watershed topics, and the Center also provides resources, equipment, expertise, and training. Water
Watcher volunteers monitor stream water quality, improve streambanks, and help curb urban and
rural runoff pollution.
Fox Lake Inland Lake District (1991)
Wl 0543 County Hwy F, Fox Lake, WI 53933
ph 920-928-2772 • fax 920-928-3851 • email FLILPARD@CENTURYINTER.NET
Coordinator Mary Danoski
LAKE/POND, WETLAND Volunteers 6 teachers/200 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat
assessments, aquatic veg., phytoplankton, exotic/invasive spp. Other activities debris cleanup, debris
monitoring, land use surveys, photo surveys, construction site inspec., restoration (erosion control) Data
users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't Data uses educ., research, community
organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions,
watershed planning, plan restoration, enforcement, legislation Funding sources state and local gov't
Affiliation Wisconsin Association of Lakes; North American Lake Management Society
Fox Lake Inland Lake District involves teachers and adult volunteers in hands-on activities to
gather information to be used in classroom situations and at quarterly forums. We train students in
Secchi disk and extended monitoring tests. We are adding an outdoor lab with fish cribs and piers
built over our wetland for use by children and adults.
Geneva Lake Environmental Agency (1975)
P.O. Box 200, Fontana, WI 53125-0200
ph 414-275-6310 • fax 414-275-1134
Coordinators George Johnson; Ted Peters
LAKE/POND, WETLAND, BEACH, GROUNDWATER, AIR, LAND Volunteers 1
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, conductivity, chloride,
hardness, alkalinity, flow/water level Biological habitat assessments, bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic veg.,
terrestrial veg., phytoplankton, exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels, Eurasian milfoil, purple loosestrife) Other
activities debris cleanup, land use surveys, human use surveys, construction site inspec., restoration Data
users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy,
research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed
planning, plan restoration, legislation, swimming advisories Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't,
donations Annual budget ~$ 17,000
Geneva Lake Environmental Agency monitors water quality, groundwater, and atmospheric
conditions of Geneva Lake and its watershed. We also restore natural areas.
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Green Bay Southwest High School/Duck Creek Water Quality Monitoring (1990)
1331 Packerland Dr., Green Bay, WI54304
ph 920-492-2650 • fax 920-492-5561
Coordinators Scott Liddicoat; Steve Krings
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 4 teachers/500 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological
macroinvert., habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain
stenciling Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ. Funding sources state gov't
Annual budget ~$300
Green Bay Southwest High School does chemical and macroinvertebrate testing on Duck Creek, a
medium-size stream in our attendance area. Duck Creek is pan of the lower Fox River watershed. The
chemical testing is done by our junior "Chemistry in the Community" class, and the
macroinvertebrate testing by all sophomore students taking Biology. Our program is based on Mark
Mitchell and Bill Stapp's "Field Manual for Water Quality Testing" (from GREEN, in Michigan).
Inland Sea Society/Community Stewardship Program (1997)
P.O. Box 145, Washburn, WI 54891
ph 715-373-0674 • email iss@win.bright.net • Web www.inlandsea.org
Coordinator Mike Gardner
RIVER/STREAM, ESTUARY, WETLAND, BEACH, GROUND WATER, LAND Volunteers 25
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level, sediment
Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg., exotic/invasive spp. (purple
loosestrife) Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use surveys, stream channel morph.,
restoration (bioengineering) Data users our program, community org's Data uses educ., advocacy,
community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP
evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources memberships,
grassroots fundraising
The Inland Sea Society's Community Stewardship Program offers opportunities for citizens to learn
how to protect and restore land and water resources of the Lake Superior Basin. The Sioux River
watershed is used as a demonstration for workshops, public events, and monitoring techniques.
LoonWatch (1978)
Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, Northland College, Ashland, WI 54806
ph 715-682-1220 • Web www.NORTHLAND.EDU/SOEI
LAKE/POND, RESERVOIR, WETLAND Volunteers 500
Biological birds (loons) Other activities wildlife habitat mgt Data users our program, community
org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing,
screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
enforcement Funding sources donations Annual budget ~$ 1,000
LoonWatch works to protect and preserve the Common Loon and its nesting habitat in Wisconsin
and Minnesota through education, population monitoring, and research. We assist the Minnesota
DNR non-game program with volunteer training. Although loons nest primarily in the northern third
of Wisconsin, we collect information on migrating birds in any Wisconsin county. Currently about 25
counties have active monitoring*
Lucky Hills 4-H/Adopt A Lake
9922 Swamp Lake Rd., Tomahawk, WI 54487 . . .
ph 715-453-3442
Coordinators Deloris Larson; George Larson
LAKE/POND Volunteers 24
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, pesticides Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments,
aquatic veg., wildlife Other activities debris monitoring, land use surveys Data users community org's,
state gov't Data uses educ., research, land use decisions Funding sources grassroots fundraising
Annual budget ~$100 Affiliation Wisconsin DNR Self-Help Lake Monitoring; Adopt-A-Lake; 4-H
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Lucky Hills 4-H monitors two lakes, one of which is enclosed without public access. We have
compared monitoring results between our contrasting lakes, including information on dissolved
oxygen, life forms, plant life, and surrounding habitats.
Marquette High School Science Club/Menomonee River Studies (1994)
3401 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI53208
ph 414-933-7220 • fax 414-937-8588 • email friday@muhs.edu •
VVcbwww.muhs.edu/activities/riverstudies/index.html
Coordinator Gerald Friday
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 1 teacher/8 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS
macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform Data users our program, community org's
Annual budget $0
Marquette High School's Science Club monitors and educates the public about the water quality of
the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. We use the family biotic
index for insects and other closely related arthropods.
Biological
Data uses educ.
School District of Waukesha/Fox River Sanctuary Program (1978)
222 Maple Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186
ph 414-521-8748 • fax 414-521-8646 • email jfmger@execpc.com
Coordinator Jack Finger
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 14 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS Biological
macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform Other activities debris cleanup Data users our program Data
uses educ. Funding sources local gov't, school district budget
The School District of Waukesha's Fox River Sanctuary Program monitors the Fox River in 9
categories plus benthic evaluation each fall and spring. Our program is part of the grade 7 & 8
science curriculum and part of a K-8 integrated sequential environmental education program. Each
year assorted 9-12 classes also monitor the Fox River and Pebble Creek which flows into it.
Testing the Waters: Linking Students and Water Through Technology (1990)
Riveredge Nature Center, P.O. Box 26, 4458 W. Hawthorne Dr., Newburg, WI 53060-0026
ph 414-375-2715 • fax 414-375-2714 • email tc@omnifest.uwm.edu
Coordinator Terrie Cooper
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 75, + 50 teachers/2,000 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, metals, flow/water
level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg. Other activities debris
cleanup, land use surveys, storm drain stenciling, public forums Data users our program, community org's,
state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, BMP evaluation Funding sources state gov't, foundations,
donations Annual budget ~$20,000
Testing the Waters is an environmental education program that educates thousands of high school
students in Milwaukee and surrounding communities about river ecology, stream biology, and
responsible citizenship. Students learn to collect water quality data, research land influences affecting
the river, and develop measures to protect waterways. Since 1990, more than 15,000 students have
tested water quality at sites along the Milwaukee River system and Oak Creek, with the number
increasing yearly as more schools become involved.
Washington Park High School/Root River 2000 (1997)
1901 - 12th St., Racine, WI 53404
ph 414-635-5800 • fax 414-635-5823 • email ParkSci@WI.net • Web parkhs.racine.K12.WI.us/Root2K
Coordinator Joan Bennett
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 6 teachers/30 students
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Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., bacteria
Other activities pipe surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling Data users our program,
community org's, state and local gov't Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for
problems, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, land use decisions, watershed planning, enforcement
Funding sources foundations, businesses, donations Annual budget ~$2,000 .
Washington Park High School is starting a program to monitor the Root River in Racine. We hope
to expand to include more of the watershed, and. to join others in monitoring the Root River.
Water Action Volunteers Citizen Volunteer Monitoring (1996)
WT/2, WAV Coordinator, Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 . - -
ph 608-264-8948 • fax 608-267-2800 • email ppacker@facstaff.wiscredu • Web clean-water.uwex.edu/wav
Coordinator Pam Packer ••„-...
RIVER/STREAM .......
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, DO, turbidity Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments Other
activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, state and local gov't Data
uses educ., estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, watershed planning . ..Funding sources
fed. and state gov't, Univ. Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Annual budget ~$4,000
Water Action Volunteers Citizen Volunteer Monitoring, currently in the pilot phase, will eventually,
grow into a statewide program that will help Wisconsin citizens become more involved with their
streams and rivers through a voluntary program that monitors ecosystem health, shares data for
educational purposes, provides a network for volunteers, and increases linkages between the
volunteers and public resource protection programs.
Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters/FIRST (Field Involvement:
Research by Science Teachers) (1990)
1922 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705-4099 ; . .
ph 608-263-1692 -fax 608-265-3039 • email gglake@facstaff.wisc.edu • Web www.wisc.edu/wisacad
Coordinator Dr. Gary G. Lake ,
RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/PONDj WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, AIR, LAND
Volunteers 110,+ 20 teachers/90 students
Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, nitrogen, phosphorus, conductivity, chloride,
alkalinity, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg.,
phytoplankton, shellfish, birds, wildlife (butterflies, salamanders, frogs), exotic/invasive spp. Other
activities land use surveys, photo surveys Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
gov't, univ. scientists Data uses educ., research, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source assessment, land
use decisions, plan restoration Funding sources fed., state, and local gov't, foundations, businesses,
donations Annual budget-$100,000 Affiliation National Science Foundation
Wisconsin Academy FIRST involves K-12 teachers in doing scientific research with their students.
One component is water quality monitoring: classes do biotic indexing on waterbodies ranging from
small brooks to the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. We combine the data to establish an overall
picture. We work closely with partners such as the USGS, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Department
of Natural Resources in both the training and the testing components.
Wisconsin Heights Middle School/Black Earth Creek: Monitoring the Water Quality
(1993)
10173 Hwy. 14, Mazomanie, WI 53560 . .
ph 608-767-2596 • fax 608-767-3579
Coordinators Eleanor Flinn; Kathy Good
RIVER/STREAM Volunteers 20, + 3 teachers/40 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, hardness, flow/water level Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments
Data users our program Data uses educ., research Funding sources fed. gov't, donations, grassroots
fundraising
Wisconsin Heights Middle School conducts long-term monitoring of the water quality of the middle
reaches of Black Earth Creek. Our investigation involves teachers, students, and community members,
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and uses temperature loggers, chemical testing, and biotic indexing.
Wisconsin River Education Network (WREN) (1993)
801 2nd St., Port Edwards, WI54469
ph 715-887-9000 • fax 715-887-9040
Coordinators LeAnn Chase; Harv Hayden; Arvid Maki
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND Volunteers 6 teachers/125 students
Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, Secchi, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardness, flow/water level
Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal coliform, aquatic veg., terrestrial veg.
Other activities debris cleanup, storm drain stenciling Data users our program, community org's Data
uses cduc., land use decisions Funding sources fed. gov't, school budget Annual budget ~$500
Wisconsin River Education Network assists students in grades 7-12 in adopting streams along the
Wisconsin River watershed to monitor. The students collect biotic and abiotic indicators and
telecommunicate the results to other sites.
Wisconsin Self-Help Lake Monitoring (1986)
Wisconsin DNR, FH/7, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921
ph 608-266-8117 • fax 608-267-7857 • email grahas@dnr.state.wi.us
Coordinator Susan Graham
LAKE/POND Volunteers 730, + 5 teachers/100 students
Phys/chem water temp., DO, Secchi, phosphorus, flow/water level Biological chlorophyll, aquatic veg.,
exotic/invasive spp. (Eurasian milfoil, zebra mussels) Data users our program, state and local gov't Data
uses educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
assessment, watershed planning, state 305(b) report Funding sources state gov't Annual budget
-$130,000
Self-Help Lake Monitoring, the core of Wisconsin's Lake Partnership, is a partnership between over
700 citizens statewide and the Wisconsin DNR. Our goals are to collect high quality data, educate
and empower volunteers, and share this data and knowledge. Volunteers measure water clarity as an
indicator of water quality and'after one year of participating may choose to add monitoring of lake
chemistry. This information is then used to determine the lake's trophic sate. Many volunteers identify
and map plants; others watch for the first appearance of Eurasian watermilfoil near boat landings on
about 400 lakes, or watch for zebra mussels on 50 of the most vulnerable lakes.
Zebra Mussel Monitoring/Lac Vieux Desert Association (1994)
2280 Gunderson Lane, Land OTLakes, WI 54540
ph 715-547-3401 • email mcpart@newnorth.net
Coordinator Larry McPartlin
LAKE/POND Volunteers 1
Biological exotic/invasive spp. (zebra mussels) Data users state gov't Annual budget $0
Lac Vieux Desert Association checks zebra mussel stations in our lake from May to October.
Also active in Wisconsin:
Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program (see listing in Canada)
Inland Seas Education Association/Schoolship Program (see listing in Michigan)
Superior Lakewatch (see listing in Minnesota)
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Izaak Walton League, Travelle Chapter (1997)
P.O. Box 832, Laramie, WY 82073
ph307-742-2817-emaillvavra@aol.com
Coordinator George Janack
LAKE/POND Volunteers 5
Phys/chem water temp., DO Other activities debris cleanup Data users state gov't Data- uses
research, estab. baseline conditions Annual budget $0 Affiliation Izaak Walton League of America
The Travelle Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is monitoring oxygen and temperature levels in
two lakes -where winter kill offish has been a problem. The Wyoming Fish and Game Department has
installed oxygen injection systems in both lakes, and our work has been used to furnish data to aid in
evaluation of this program.
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Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program (1994)
P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, Ontario NOE 1WO, Canada
ph 519-586-3531 • fax 519-586-3532 • email aqsurvey@nornet.on.ca • Web www.norent.on.ca/~bsc
Coordinators Kathy Jones; Russ Weeber
WETLAND Volunteers 300
Phys/chem rainfall, air temperature, cloud cover, wind Biological habitat assessments, aquatic veg., birds,
wildlife Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local gov't, univ. scientists Data uses
educ., research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, BMP evaluation, land use
decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, donations,
grassroots fundraising Annual budget -$75,000 Affiliation Bird Studies Canada
Marsh Monitoring Program volunteers survey marsh birds and calling frogs and toads in wetlands
throughout the Great Lakes basin in both Canada and the U.S. This information is used to answer
important questions about Great Lakes wetlands and their wildlife: How well are these wetlands
performing their role as habitat for birds and amphibians? Are species populations stable,
increasing, or decreasing? What kind of habitat does each species require? Answers will alert us to
wetland types that are in need of restoration, help guide restoration efforts, and can sound the alarm
if particular species are in trouble. Our program is a joint effort of Bird Studies Canada/Long Point
Bird Observatory and Environment Canada, with support from the U.S. EPA and others.
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£/ Paso Youth-At-Risk Program volunteers testing water samples.
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Sampling aquatic vegetation for Wisconsin Self-Help Lake Monitoring Program.
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American Littoral Society
Sandy Hook
Highlands, NJ 07732
ph: 732-291-0055; fax: 732-872-8041
See also listing on p. 137.
The American Littoral Society's Saltwater Fish Tagging program—the nation's largest vol-
untary fish tagging program—operates from Maine to Florida, studying the marine
gamefishes of the East Coast as well as those which run up coastal rivers. The data are
compiled at the National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA.
Center for Marine Conservation
Washington office: 1725 DeSales St., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036
ph: 202-429-5609; fax: 202-872-0619; email: cleanup@cenmarine.com;
Web: www.cmc-ocean.org
Mid-Atlantic office: 1432 North Great Neck Rd., Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
ph: 757-496-0920; fax: 757-496-3207; email: cbarr@cenmarine.com;
Web: www.cmc-ocean.org
See also listing on p. 31 (Washington office) and p. 205 (Mid-Atlantic office).
The Center for Marine Conservation sponsors the International Coastal Cleanup, which
is active in all 50 U.S. states and territories as well as in many other countries. CMC also
coordinates a national storm drain stenciling network called "Million Points of Blight."
Coalition to Restore Urban Waters (CRUW)
c/o Izaak Walton League of America
707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2983
ph: 800-BUG-IWLA
The Coalition to Restore Urban Waters (CRUW), founded in 1993, is a network of over
300 grassroots organizations concerned about urban waters. CRUW organizes an annual
"Friends of Trashed Rivers" conference.
Cooperative Tagging Center
75 Virginia Beach Dr.
Miami, FL 33149
ph: 800-437-3936; Web: SoutheastFisheriesScienceCenter.NMFS
See also listing on p. 32.
The Cooperative Tagging Center was created in 1954 and is a continuing joint research
effort of fisheries scientists and both recreational and commercial fishermen. Our pro-
gram is designed to provide information on the movements and biology of marine fish
species in the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Our success is
due to the direct participation of the public in scientific research,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
ph: 607-254-24461; fax: 607-254-2415; email: forest_birds@cornell.edu;
Web: birds.cornell.edu
See also listing on p. 145.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology sponsors several studies of North American birds, including
Birds in Forested Landscapes, the Cerulean Warbler Atlas Project, the Cornell Nest Box
Network, Project FeederWatch, and Project PigeonWatch. Both professional biologists
and volunteer birders contribute data to these projects.
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North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP)
USGS Patuxcnt Wildlife Research Center
12100 Beech Forest Rd., Laurel, MD 20708-4038
ph: 301-497-5932; fax: 301-497-5784; email: NAAMP@USGS.GOV;
Web: www.mpl~pwrc.usgs.gov/amphibs.htrnl
Sec also listing on p. 83-
NAAMP's goal is to monitor amphibian populations throughout North America.
Volunteers can help by participating in frog call surveys or salamander monitoring.
North American Breeding Bird Survey
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
12100 Beech Forest Rd., Laurel, MD 20708-4038
ph: 301-497-5843; email: keith_pardieck@usgs.gov;
Web: www.mp2-pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/bbsops.htm
The North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), initiated in 1966, monitors the status
and trends of bird populations across the continental U.S., Canada, and Alaska.
Approximately 2,000 volunteers collect data annually. The BBS is jointly coordinated by
the U.S. Geological Service and the Canadian Wildlife Service.
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
P.O. Box 5443
Madison, WI 53705-5443
ph: 608-233-2836; fax: 608-233-3186; email: nalms@nalms.org; Web: www.nalms.org
NALMS Is a membership organization of lake property owners, scientists, consultants,
academicians, state and federal agency staff, and volunteer monitors. One of NALMS's
subcommittees is devoted to promoting, enhancing, and supporting volunteer monitor-
ing efforts, particularly on lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)
RO. Box 246
Key Largo, FL 33037
ph: 305-451-0312; fax: 305-451-0028; email: reef003@aol.com; Web: www.reef.org
See also listing on p. 35-
REEF volunteer divers and snorkelers gather marine biodiversity data in the coastal
waters of Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, California, Oregon, and Washington as well
as the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
River Network
P.O. Box 8787, Portland, OR 97207
ph: 503-241-3506; email: rivernet@igc.apc.org
River Network assists watershed groups in the areas of watershed issue research, organi-
zation building, fundraising, campaign strategies, and networking. (Note, however, that
River Network is not specifically involved in volunteer monitoring.) Publications include
How to Save a River and the quarterly journal River Voices.
River Watch Network
153 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602
ph: 802-223-3840; fax: 802-223-6227; email: info@rwn.igc.org; Web: www.riverwatch.org
See also listing on p. 203.
River Watch Network offers organizational and technical assistance to community groups
and schools around the country, helping them design monitoring programs tailored to
address specific problems. RWN has a corps of 100,000 volunteers in 60 programs work-
ing on rivers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Hungary.
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Rivers Project
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Box 2222
Edwardsville, IL 62026-2222
ph: 618-692-2446; fax: 618-692-3359; email: rivers@siue.edu;
Web: www.siue.edu/OSME/river
See also listing on p. 50.
The Rivers Project is a multidisciplinaiy project that introduces the study of rivers into
the nation's high schools. The network of Rivers Project schools is tied together via the
World Wide Web. Although the program is most active in the Midwest, the curriculum
materials are used nationwide.
Sierra Club
National office: 85 Second St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
ph: 415-977-5500 .
Washington office: 408 C St., NE, Washington, DC 20002
ph: 202-547-1141
The Sierra Club seeks to protect the quality of the environment by means of legislation,
litigation, education, and conferences. A number of local Sierra Club chapters are
involved in volunteer monitoring projects.
Surfrider Foundation
122 S. El Camino Real, #67
San Clemente, CA 92672
ph: 949-492-8170; fax: 949-492-8142; Web: www.surfrider.org
Through the Surfrider Foundation's Blue Water Task Force, surfers in California,
Oregon, Washington, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Massachusetts test the
water at local beaches for bacterial contamination. High counts are reported to county
health departments.
Trout Unlimited
1500 Wilson Blvd., Suite 310
Arlington, VA 22209-2310 •
ph: 703-522-0200 ........
Trout Unlimited is a conservation group working to restore North America's trout and
salmon fisheries and their watersheds. Founded in 1959, the organization now has over
85,000 members in 450 chapters. Many local chapters are involved in stream monitoring
and restoration projects.
USGS-National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA)
National Center, MS413
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr.
Reston, VA 20192
ph: 703-648-5716; fax: 703-648-6693; email: tlmiller@usgs.gov;
Web: wwwrvares.er.usgs.gov/nawqa/ '
See also listing on p. 211.
NAWQA is a federal program to assess national water quality trends. Although it is not
primarily a volunteer program, volunteer monitors have contributed data in some areas,
and the potential exists for more volunteer involvement. For the locations of NAWQA
study units, see the Web page listed above.
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