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Delaware Riverkeeper Seeks Citizen River Monitors, Training Set For September 18
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The Delaware Riverkeeper is holding a training workshop for citizen river monitors on September 18 at the PPL Environmental Learning Center in Hawley, Pa. Join a group of committed Upper Delaware River residents who are watchdogs for the streams in the Upper Delaware River. This training, funded in part by the Consortium for Scientific Assistance of Watersheds, is designed for citizens willing to become part of an existing network of consistent volunteers to collect field data for streams of the Delaware River that are threatened by hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
To date, volunteer monitors have performed monthly testing for 30 stations in the Upper Delaware since March 2010. Data have been used to testify and provide important comment to agencies as permits are considered and to inform advocacy efforts – the data also serve as baseline for local streams before drilling occurs.
With natural gas exploration looming, there are still unmonitored streams where we need reliable volunteer teams to collect regular stream data to ensure these streams are documented and studied in advance of any drilling. Consider being a volunteer monitor to learn the tools you will need to help accomplish this river protection.
The workshop space is limited and equipment is also limited. No prior experience is necessary. Delaware Riverkeeper Network has a limited number of monitoring kits to assign to dedicated volunteers.
Groups and local businesses may sponsor kits to help with this important effort. Pre-order kits by August 27 to have additional kits available by the training – kits cost $150 (and include electronic Lamotte Meter, chloride test kit, and calibration solution).
To register, send email to: faith@delawareriverkeeper.org or call 215-369-1188 ext. 110.
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8/23/2010 |
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