Riverwatch Basic Training in Gibson Co., May 16, 2009
There will be a Hoosier Riverwatch Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring “Basic” Training on May 16 at Hazelton Community Center from 8:30 am to 4 pm, EST.
Hoosier River Watch introduces citizens and educators to water quality monitoring utilizing hands-on habitat, chemical, and biological assessment methods. Participants gain experience and skills in the use of chemical monitoring kits and aquatic insect collection and identification. The sessions are held both inside and outdoors. After completion of this training, participants become “Certified Volunteer Monitors” and are qualified to submit data to the statewide volunteer stream monitoring database. Any interested adult is welcome to attend, and once certified, may teach students how to monitor.
Teachers and Educators: Hoosier Riverwatch topics and activities are correlated to Indiana’s Academic Standards for Science and you may also receive CRUs for attending a workshop!
Monitoring Equipment Packages: After attending the training, individuals that work for schools, non-profits, and government agencies are eligible to apply for a Monitoring Equipment Package, valued at over $400 worth of testing supplies and materials! Contact us for more information.
Sign-up for the workshop today and invite your friends! The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required! Please bring a sack lunch and be prepared to be both indoors and outdoors. For more information or to register, contact Ann Ice at Gibson County SWCD at 812-385-5033 or ann.ice@in.nacdnet.net.
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