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ORGANIZATION: Amigos De Bolsa Chica

Want to help protect our oceans and wetlands? Become a FLOW volunteer!

What is FLOW?

FLOW, which stands for Follow and Learn about the Ocean and Wetlands, is Amigos de Bolsa Chica’s Citizen Science Program. This is an exciting opportunity for members of the community to learn more about coastal ecology, to participate in the collection of scientific data and to get involved in environmental quality monitoring efforts. Anyone interested in participating of this program is encouraged to sign up for training to become a volunteer!

What do FLOW volunteers do?

FLOW volunteers receive extensive and continuous training on how to research plankton. The Plankton Citizen Science Program consists of weekly plankton collections at specific sampling stations. FLOW volunteers learn how to properly collect water and plankton and how to analyze the samples collected. FLOW Citizen Scientists collect plankton samples utilizing plankton nets. They measure and record water quality variables (such as temperature, salinity, nutrients, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, pH) and other environmental data (such as weather and wind conditions and tide height) in support of the analysis of the plankton which is done under the microscope. FLOW Plankton Citizen Scientist are also asked to assist with school programs and teach students how to collect and analyze plankton and water quality,


* FLOW shifts occur every Friday. FLOW volunteers are required to serve a minimum of 2 shifts a month. FLOW shifts typically last about 2 hours.

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About Amigos De Bolsa Chica

Location:

P.O. Box 1563, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, US

Mission Statement

We advocate for the full protection of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and educate our community about its ecological value.

Description

The Amigos de Bolsa Chica is one of the oldest and most successful environmental preservation organizations in California. We rely upon members, volunteers and the community to continue fulfilling our mission.

The Amigos de Bolsa Chica is a 501(c)3 foundation that was formed in 1976 by a small group of Huntington Beach citizens who were concerned about the loss of a rare and valuable piece of open space, the Bolsa Chica wetland.

Over the years the Amigos have provided off-site programs and guided tours of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve for thousands of school children and adults.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Bolsa Chica State Beach Visitor Centerhttps://goo.gl/maps/6TVxrhytQhxHuntington Beach, CA 92647

(33.722267,-118.001045)
 

DATE POSTED

February 3, 2019

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental Science

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 12
  • Orientation or Training
  • Only 2 Shifts a Month-About 4 hours a month

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