Stream Monitoring Volunteer

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Want to get involved with community science in your area? The Tryon Creek Watershed Council is actively recruiting volunteers for our stream monitoring program. If you would like to gain experience in water quality data collection, or just want an excuse to spend more time outside, this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Stream monitoring volunteers meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month to collect and test water samples throughout the Tryon Creek watershed. The program involves both a field collection component and time in the lab testing and recording data. The collected data is very important for our council in monitoring the health of our watershed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet once a month to collect and test samples
• Collect samples in the field
• Conduct water quality lab testing (training provided)
• Work in small groups with other volunteers

Requirements:

• Must be able to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 3 months
• Must be physically able to hike off trail
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Interest in water quality and watersheds
• Having a personal vehicle and waders is not required but strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Hands-on scientific data collection experience
• Lab testing experience
• Opportunities to analyze data
• A rare chance to experience Tryon Creek

Training and Supervision:

• All volunteers will receive training on their first day
• Volunteer Coordinator available for questions

Time Commitment:

• Must be available 9am-1pm on the second Tuesday of every month
• Must commit for a minimum of 3 months