- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Nanticoke Creekwatcher
ORGANIZATION: Nanticoke Watershed Alliance
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
We are now recruiting for 2021 Nanticoke Creekwatchers! We currently need new Creekwatchers to adopt designated sites in the Bridgeville, Seaford, and Woodland areas in DE and for MD-based volunteers to adopt sites in Quantico and elsewhere.
Creekwatchers will visit their adopted sites every other Sunday or Monday (their choice) from March 28/29 to November 7/8. We ask that Creekwatchers be available for 14 out of 17 sampling periods during the season. Creekwatchers make observations about their sites, take measurements directly in the water, and also collect water samples for lab analysis. Nanticoke Watershed Alliance provides all equipment needed, along with training and on-going support.
Data are reported to the Chesapeake Data Explorer, which in turn is accessible to state and federal agencies, residents and visitors, and partners who need high-quality water quality data. The States of DE and MD use Creekwatchers data for Clean Water Act Reports. Nanticoke Watershed Alliance provides all equipment needed, along with training and on-going support. Lastly, NWA uses data to create an annual Nanticoke River Report Card.
Our annual training will be held on Saturday, March 20 at the Trap Pond Baldcypress Nature Center from 10AM-4PM. (Training specifics will be determined by COVID and may necessitate a hybrid online and in-person training schedule.) Veteran Creekwatchers who have volunteered for at least three full seasons will be able to attend a brief refresher and kit pick-up event the week of training. Full details will be determined in March.
Minors aged 13 and older may participate in the program with a parent or guardian.
If you have questions about the program, please contact BethWasden@NanticokeRiver.org.
More opportunities with Nanticoke Watershed Alliance
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Nanticoke Watershed Alliance
Location:
113 Old Ocean Gateway, Vienna, MD 21869, US
Mission Statement
To conserve the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Nanticoke River watershed for the benefit of present and future generations.
Description
In June of 1992, Maryland and Delaware conservation organizations reached across state lines in a formal agreement to create the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance. In 1995, the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance decided to establish itself as a nonprofit organization and become a consortium, i.e. an organization of organization.
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance works throughout the Nanticoke River watershed in a number of projects. We partner with homeowners, homeowner associations, organizations, and farmers to conserve our resources and improve water quality. We track water quality by monitoring 35 sites in the Nanticoke River watershed and release an annual report card that examines the health of the river and its creeks. We educate seventh graders in Wicomico County in water quality and other related issues.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Sites near Seaford, DESites near Quantico, MDDelmar, DE 19940
DATE POSTED
April 19, 2021
SKILLS
- Environmental Science
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 4 hours every month.
- Teens from 13-17 may participate with adult.