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Brodhead Watershed Assn. Invites Volunteers To Join StreamWatchers Program In Monroe County

Would you like to be a Streamwatcher? Brodhead Watershed Association is inviting volunteers to become “water warriors” as part of its popular StreamWatch Program in Monroe County.

StreamWatch volunteer training sessions will be held in March in two convenient locations. You need attend only one session: either 7 p.m. March 26, at Northampton Community College’s Tannersville campus, Room 104 in Kapp Hall; or at 10 a.m. March 28, at Brodhead Creek Heritage Center, 1539 Cherry Lane Road, East Stroudsburg.

For 29 years, BWA StreamWatch volunteers have been checking local streams on a monthly basis. Now, with more than 70 volunteers in seven sub-watershed regions of Monroe County, new volunteers are always welcome to join the efforts to ensure water quality.

This program is also a good refresher course for veteran StreamWatchers.

StreamWatch volunteers “fulfill an important role in safeguarding the quality of Pocono waters as well as helping the public become more aware of the valuable natural resources we share,” said Bob Heil, BWA executive director. “These citizen scientists not only test for indicators of pollution, they also provide observations on the health of our streams.”

If problems are discovered, BWA alerts regulatory agencies, such as the Department of Environmental Protection.

At the training, volunteers will meet other StreamWatchers from the local watershed, learn what the program is all about, and get hands-on training with the equipment. At that time, you can decide if StreamWatch is right for you.

To register for either training session or if you have questions, contact the BWA office at 570-839-1120 or send an email to: info@brodheadwatershed.org. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred.

For more information, visit the StreamWatch Program webpage.

Visit the Brodhead Watershed Association website for more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and on how you can get involved. Also visit the popular Get Outdoors Poconos webpage for upcoming hikes and educational programs.

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