Directory of

          Volunteer Monitoring Programs in the

                      Great Lakes Region
        Excerpts from the Fifth Edition of the National Directory of
             Volunteer Environmental Monitoring Programs

                         Eleanor Ely, editor
EPA
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For a copy of the National Directory, contact:

Alice Mayio
USEPA (4503F)
401MSt.SW
-Washington, DC 20460
 202) 260-7018
 'mail: nwyio.oMce@epa.gov

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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 Jones_Liz@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 DNK-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., Napervitle, 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, TSSATDS, chloride, salinity,
           alkalinity, flow/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 fundraising
        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
        streambanks, 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 Forest Watch 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, + I  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, + 16 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 RiverWateh (1995)
 524 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62704-1787
 ph 217-785-5409; 312-201-0652 • fax 217-524-4199; 312-201-0653 • email ctap2@dnrmaii.state.il.us •
 Web dnr.state.il.us/inringif.htm
 Coordinators Ben Barber; Dana Cuitiss
 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 RiverWateh is the stream monitoring component of the Illinois EcoWatch Network, a
volunteer initiative coordinated through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. RiverWateh
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 epal I28@epa.state.il.us
Coordinators Rex Buhnnester; 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
  govt, 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 stale 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 Byme; 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 Wild wood  Association/Stream Monitoring (1995)
 RR 2 Box 1875, Varna, IL 61375
 ph 309-463-2047 • fax 309-463-2047 • email Phelps@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 WUdwood 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 RivcrWatch; 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/waiter level   Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments   Other
    activities restoration (bank stabilization)   Data users our program, community org's, fed., state, and local
    gov'i  Data uses educ., advocacy, cstab. 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@riMJ.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, escab. 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 pan 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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 Adopt»A-Stream - See Huron River Watershed Council


 AuSable North Branch Area Association (1960)
 5031 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
 AuSablf North Branch Area Association monitors the North Branch of the AuSable River to watch
 f>.r any attempt to damage the quality of this river.


 Betsio 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 rondraising
 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.


 Choeolay River Watershed Project
 Marquette Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, 1030 Wright St., Marquette, MI 498S5
 ph 906-226-9460 • fax 906-228-4484 • email lindq@mail.portup.com * Web www.ponup.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 Choeolay River Watershed Project protects and restores the waters of the Choeolay 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 macroinvcrt., 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, Alden, 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
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  riparian corridor preservation, land use planning, and nonpoint source pollution prevention. We are
  a federal Clean Water Act-funded, Section 319 project of the Michigan Department of Environmental
  Quality,


  Friends of the Detroit River/Detroit River Current (1996)
  P.O. Box 3099, Mclvindale, MI 48122-3099
  ph 313-381-2835-fax 313-381-8164
  Coordinators Jeannine P. Ansley; Tom Leonard; Jane Mackey
  RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, MARINE, AIR, LAND  Volunteers 12
   Phys/chem toxicity   Other activities debris cleanup, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling,
   restoration   Funding sources donations, grassroots fundraising   Annual budget $0   Affiliation
   Michigan Environmental Council
 Friends of the Detroit River monitors the Detroit River watershed,


 Friends of the Jordan River Watershed/Jordan River Water Quality Monitoring
 Program (1997)
 P.O. Box 971, Bellaire, MI 49615-09711
 ph 616-533-5063 • fax 616-533-5063 • email foj@freeway.net • Web www.torchlake.com/foj
 Coordinator John Hummer
 RIVER/STREAM  Volunteers 5 teachers/100 students
   Phys/chem water temp., DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS  Biological macroinveit.,
   bacteria, fecal  coliform   Other activities debris cleanup, photo surveys   Data users our program,
   community org's  Data uses educ., advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab.
   baseline conditions, nonpoint source: assessment, watershed planning   Funding sources Michigan State
   University  Annual budget -$1,000
 Friends of the Jordan River Watershed kicked off, in Spring 1997, a program in which local students
 collect water quality data on  the Jordan River and its moat tributaries. The Jordan River was the first
 to be designated wild and scenic under Michigan's  1972 Natural Rivers Act. The watershed,
 benefiting from  a long, successful tradition of conservation and preservation, has a high degree of
 biodiversity, including forested land, unfragmented headwaters, intact riparian zones, and
 continuous greenbelts and ecologic corridors.


 Friends off McCoy's Creek (1992)
 306 Liberty, Buchanan, MI 49107
 ph 616-695-4413
 Coordinators Scott King; David Young
 RIVER/STREAM  Volunteers 50, + 5 teachers/300 students
   Biological fish, habitat assessments, wildlife  Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, land use
   surveys, human use surveys   Data users our program, community org's, local gov't  Data uses educ.,
   advocacy, community organizing, screen for problems, land use decisions, watershed planning, plan restoration,
   enforcement   Funding sources businesses, memberships, donations   Annual budget -$300
Friends of McCoy's Creek cleans and monitors McCoy's Creek, one of southwestern Michigan's finest
trout/salmon streams.
Friends of Northeast Michigan Ecosystems (1992)
16350 N. County Rd. 459, Hillman, MI 49746-7952
ph 517-742-3520
Coordinators Robert Farner; Steve Swan; James A. Zavislak
RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND, GROUNDWATER, AIR, LAND  Volunteers 100, + 2 teachers/2 students
  Phys/chem water temp., pH. DO, nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity, flow/water level   Biological
  macroinveit, fish, aquatic veg., phytoplankton, shellfish, birds, wildlife, exotic/invasive spp. (lamprey, zebra
  mussels)   Other activities debris cleanup, debris monitoring, photo surveys, human use surveys, stream
  channel morph., restoration (erosion control), sand traps  Data users our program, community org's, fed.,

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    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, legislation  Funding sources fed. and state gov't, foundations, memberships,
    donations   Annual budget -$10,000   Affiliation National River Networks
 Friends of Northeast Michigan Ecosystems works on two watershed areas in the lower peninsula of
 northeastern Michigan: Upper Black River and Thunder Bay River Watersheds.  We work to maintain
 good water quality and good fisheries and recreation. We work on erosion control projects, sediment
 trap installation to improve aquatic species and water quality, and wildlife and endangered species
 habitat programs.


 Friends of the Rouge/Rouge  Education Project (REP) (1987)
 220 Bagley Ave, 950 Michigan Bldg, Suite 950, Detroit, MI 48226-1412
 ph 313-961-4099 • fax 313-961-4018 • email stacey@igc.org • Web www.tnotor-city.com/rouge
 Coordinators Kristin Bojesen; Stacey Hoffer
 RIVER/STREAM, LAND  Volunteers 150 teachers/5,000 students
   Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water level
   Biological macroinvert., habitat assessments, 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. gov't, univ. scientists  Data uses educ., research, community organizing,
   screen for problems, nonpoint source assessment  Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, businesses,
   memberships   Annual budget -$200,000
 The Rouge Education Project is in approximately 100 elementary, middle and high schools
 throughout metropolitan Detroit. We use the Rouge River watershed as a laboratory for students to
 learn about their local environment. Students conduct chemical, physical, and biological tests of
 water quality. They become scientists as they sample the river, collect data, analyze and interpret
 results, and determine and implement feasible solutions to problems they uncover. This information is
 shared with other classrooms via the Internet, to decrease gaps between city,  suburban, and rural
 schools, to allow students to see the bigger picture as they compare results in  different areas of the
 Rouge, and to enhance their technological skills.


 Friends of the St.  Joe River Association, Inc.  (1998)
 P.O. Box 354, Athens, MI 49011
 ph 616-729-5174 • fax 616-729-5045 • email algs@net-link.net • Web www.fotsjr
 Coordinator Gaye Blind
 RIVER/STREAM
   Phys/chem water temp.   Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, aquatic veg.,
 >  exotic/invasive spp.   Other activities debris cleanup  Data users our program, community org's, state
   and local gov't  Data uses educ., research, community organizing, estab. baseline conditions, nonpoint source
   assessment   Funding sources grants
 Friends of the St. Joe River Association is setting up a program in which schools and local chapters
 will clean, sample, and monitor streams throughout the watershed, which drains  over 4,600 square
 miles of wetlands. Our Website includes a map of the area we plan to monitor.
Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN)
206 South 5th Ave., Suite 150. Ann Arbor. MI 48104
ph 734-761-8142 • fax 734-761-4951 • email green@green.org • Web www.econet.apc.org/green
Coordinator Keith Wheeler
RIVER/STREAM
   Phys/chem water temp., rainfall, pH. DO, BOD, Secchi. turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS. metals,
   hydrocarbons, pesticides, toxicity, flow/water level   Biological macroinvert.. habitat assessments, bacteria,
   aquatic veg., terrestrial veg.  Other activities land use surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling
   Funding sources fed. gov't, foundations, businesses, memberships, donations, grassroots fundraising.
   catalogue sales
GREEN is an  action-oriented approach to education, based on an interdisciplinary watershed

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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/centeis/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-I2 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 Councfl/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
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 Inland Seas Education Association (ISEAJ/Schoolship Program (1989)
 P.O. Box 218, Suitons 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  Rfver 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.


 Leelanau Watershed Council (1990)
 Leelanau Conservancy, Box 1007, Lcland. Ml 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., slate, and local gov't, univ. scientists   Data uses educ.,
    advocacy, research, community organizing, screen for problems, estab. baseline conditions, legislation, slate
    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  Dept 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 thai 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 klepdpilot.msu.edu •
Web www.msue.msu.edu/seagranl/sgezinans.hQtil
Coordinator Mike Kleptnger
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 govX 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
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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 -S8.000
 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, Secehi Disk, and Zebra
 Mussel Programs  (1990)
 P.O. Box 206, Watervliet, MI 49098
 ph 616-463-8166 • emaii delavan@cybersol.com
 Coordinators Ray Diouhy; 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 I 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 -S2.500
  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 & Ml 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 Bolts
 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, Manquette, 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
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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 wmcac@iscve.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 Lake-watch (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/Uttlefork-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 brhaydcn@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 govX 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@CromweHWright.K12.mn.us • Web
 www.informns.k 12.mn.us/i wester/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 groundwater 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.


 Horse*hoe/Loon Lake Association LakoWatch (1990)
 8242 Tamarack Trail. Eden Prairie, MN 55347
 ph 612-934-6401 * fox 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 Wator 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., Lakeviiie. MN 55044
ph 612-469-7157 • lax 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 Control 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.coleman@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.anhom@metc.state.mn.us •
Web www.metrocouncil.org/home.html
Coordinator Randy Anhom
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
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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 • eroailjhafner@minnchahacreek.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 tevel  Biological bacteria, chlorophyll, aquatic
    veg., 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 199S.


 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 SO
 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.kI2.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 macroinvert.   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 Hines; Ann Pasclv
  RIVER/STREAM  Volunteers 5, + I  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, stale 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 SL, Suite 704, Duluth, MN 55802
 ph 218-723-4953 • fax 218-723-4727 • email heidi.bauman@pca.statc.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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  Basha  Kill Area Association (1997)
  P.O. Box 154, Westbrookvillc, 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.


 Boquat 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 •
 Webwww.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
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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:
 Esopus 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. Beat
 RIVER/STREAM  Volunteers  1 teacher/45 students
   Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS, flow/water (eve!
   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'i, 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 Wateh  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 mbrazd»@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.coraell.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 govt, 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 of forest 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 part 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 CIS
 database.

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 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@comell.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 lands 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 Pigeon Watch (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
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  Freeport High School/Bay watch (1990)
  South Brookside Ave., Freeport, NY 11520-0801
  ph 516-867-5356 • fax 516-867-5376
  Coordinator Roger Gennari
  WETLAND  Volunteers I, + 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 water
 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 PubUc 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/River Watch Project (1991)
10 MacDonald Ave., Armonk, NY 10504
ph 914-273-4250 • fax 914-273-4618
Coordinator Christine Pecora
RIVER/STREAM, GROUND WATER  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, nonpoim source
  assessment   Funding sources donations, school budget   Annual budget -$2,000
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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. Cottekili, 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, TSSfTDS,
    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.


 Margaretvtlle Central School/Environmental Science Class  (1994)
 P.O. Box 319, Main St., MargaretvilJe, 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, stoned 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
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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/Conform 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/cbem 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 leggbiH@dreamscape.com •
 Web www.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
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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
  pb 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 2S9. Millbrook, NY 12S45-0259
 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/Potitical Response Monitoring Coordination (see listing in Pennsylvania)
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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   Data uses research  Affiliation
   National Audubon Society
 The Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley conducts bird surveys.


 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, GROUNDWATER  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/cbem 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 Siillwater 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
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  Cincinnati Nature Center/Water Quality Monitoring Team (1991)
  4949 Tealtown 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/Iignin  Biological macroinvert., fish, habitat assessments, bacteria, fecal
    colirbrm, 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 SO
   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   Biological macroinvert.,
   habitat assessments, bacteria   Data users our program  Data uses educ.   Funding sources state and
   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.
Clean Water for Future Generations (CWFO) (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 Soli 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-ln (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 org's, fed. and state gov't, univ. scientists
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    uses cduc., 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 front around the world can participate via
  our Web entry form. We use the data to map transparency.


  Greenacres Water Quality Monitoring Project (1992)
  Greenacres 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. f 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-refereneed databases of
nitrate and herbicide contamination in private rural wells in Ohio,  Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia,
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    Data users our program, community org's, fed., slate, 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 stale 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
ph 513-662-5355 • email JlJohnson@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
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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, f 2 teachers/98 students
    Phys/cbem 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'l  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.; A vie Corsbie; Art Funk; Patricia Zuelinder
 RIVER/STREAM, LAKE/POND  Volunteers 6. + 2 teachers/10 students
   Phys/chent 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_Statc.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, community 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 rich
 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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 assess water quality on Central Ohio's Scenic Rivers (the Olentangy River. Big Darby Creek, and
 Little Darby Creek) by monitoring macroinvertebratcs. Volunteer forms    ' entered into a computer
 and compiled into an annual report. If abnormal changes are indicates   -
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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 Scon
 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 tofishable 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 Dee)
 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 (1963)
1889 Fountain Sq. F-t, Columbus, OH 43224
ph 614-265-6459 • fax 614-267-3096
Coordinator Erica Jean Burnett
RIVER/STREAM  Volunteers 1,000
  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 stale gov't
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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@lakcmetroparks.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 surveys 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 tcachers/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-Pinkeiton; John Virgin!
 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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  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, GROUND WATER   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, cstab. 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., ftorwalk, 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 macroinvertebratcs 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 B. Erie St., Painesville, OH 14077
ph 216-350-2730 • fax 216*350-2601 • email DLD@Harborcom.net • Web soil.coXAKE.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 stale and local gov't, donations  Annual budget -$5,000   Affiliation Ohio DNR
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  Adams County Lake and Stream Monitoring (1992)
  Adams County Land Conservation, P.O. Box 287. Friendship, WI 53934
  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.
 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 • Web WWW.CS.UWEC.EDU/BeaverCreek
 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., ftsh, 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
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    Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, Secchi, turbidity, How/water level   Biological macroinvert, bacteria
    Other activities pipe surveys, human use surveys, storm drain stenciling   Data users our program,
    community org's, slate 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 starling 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, WI53707-7921
  pb 608-264-8948 • fax 608-267-2800 • email ppacker@facstaff.wisc.edu • 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 Avc., Madison. WI 53705-4099
 pb 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/POND, 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 Hum; 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
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  and uses temperature loggers, chemical testing, and biotic indexing.


  Wisconsin River Education Network (WREN) (1993)
  801 2nd St.. Port Edwards, WI 54469
  ph 715-887-9000 • fax 715-887-9040
  Coordinators LeAnn Chase; Harv Hayden; Arvid Maki
  RIVER/STREAM, WETLAND   Volunteers 6 teachers/125 studenls
    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 educ., 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 O'Lakes, 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)
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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, WI 53208
  ph 414-933-7220 • fax 414-937-8588 • email friday@muhs.edu •
  Web www.muhs.edu/activilies/riverstudies/index.html
 Coordinator Gerald Friday
 RIVER/STREAM  Volunteers 1 t<:acher/8 students
   Phys/chem water temp., pH, DO, BOD, turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, TSS/TDS   Biological
   macroinvert., bacteria, fecal coliform   Data users our program, community org's   Data uses educ.
   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.


 School District  of  Waukesha/Fox River Sanctuary  Program (1976)
 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 pan 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 parkris.racinc.K12.WLus/Root2K
Coordinator Joan Bennett
RIVER/STREAM  Volunteers 6 teachers/30 students

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 Green Bay Southwest  High School/Duck Creek Water Quality Monitoring (1990)
 1331 Packeriand 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 lemp., 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 part 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, GROUNDWATER, 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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 Dane County Water Education Resource Center/Dane County Water Watchers (1989)
 Dane County UW-Extension Office, I Fen Oak Ct.. Room 138, Madison, WI 537I8-8812
 ph 608-224-3718 • fax 608-224-3727 • email habecker@co.Dane.WI.US
 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)
 W10543 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., phytopluikton, 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 ins watershed. We also restore natural areas.

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 Burlington High School Fox River Watch (1990)
 225 Robert St., Burlington, WI 53105
 ph 414-763-0200 • fax 414-763-0216 • email peterp@wt.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 part 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 morpn., 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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