- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Wetland Environment Team
ORGANIZATION: MSU Extension
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
A new citizen science project is coming to Gallatin County!
Would you like to be part of the first long-term study of Gallatin County’s wetlands? Would you like to explore gorgeous natural areas in the process? Then join the Wetland Environmental Team!
Montana State University Extension- Gallatin County is recruiting volunteers to survey wetlands across Gallatin County this summer and for years to come. Why wetlands? Because they
- improve water quality by filtering out sediment and pollutants
- reduce flooding by absorbing and storing water
- provide places to hike, fish, birdwatch, and explore
- provide unique habitat for plants and animals, including spawning habitat for trout
- are being rapidly lost to changing land use .
As a volunteer citizen scientist, you will play a vital role in helping us understand how development and water use are impacting our county’s wetlands. The information you collect will be essential for informing future planning efforts .
To get involved, attend a training on June 6 at 6:00pm at Cherry River Fishing Access! If you can’t make this date but are still interested, please let us know. To RSVP or ask questions, contact Evan Barrientos at evan.barrientos@montana.edu or (406) 388-3213.
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About MSU Extension
Location:
903 N Black Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715, US
Mission Statement
Extension is a statewide educational outreach network that applies unbiased, research-based university resources to practical needs identified by the people of Montana in their home communities. Extension is a partnership of Gallatin County, Montana State University and the United States Department of Agriculture financed by Federal, State, and County funds. Our office offers a range of services and expertise in areas such as youth development/4-H, agriculture, community development, natural resources, and yard and garden.
Description
Program: Wetland Environment Team
Wetland Environment Teams (WET) - Volunteer!We are monitoring wetlands across the ecologically significant watersheds in Gallatin County, Montana in order to answer the following questions:
- What are the land uses surrounding our wetlands?
- How are changes in land use affecting our wetlands?
- Where are the high-quality, minimally-disturbed wetlands in Gallatin County?
- What are the threats to these high-quality wetlands?
- What are our tools for maintaining these high quality wetlands?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension Service prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeff Bader, Director of Extension, Extension Service, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
903 N Black AveBozeman, MT 59715
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Periods of 3 hours
- Some hiking will be involved. Most training and volunteer days will be outside.