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Baseline Stream Monitoring Training: Madison (English-Spanish)
July 13
This WAV baseline stream monitoring training is co-hosted with Wisconsin EcoLatinos and Rock River Coalition. The training will be taught in English with live Spanish interpretation.
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
At this hands-on baseline stream monitoring training for new volunteers, you will learn how to measure five important elements of stream health using scientific tools and techniques:
- Water temperature – affects oxygen demand and can threaten creatures’ survival.
- Transparency – takes into account both color and suspended particles in the water.
- Dissolved oxygen – lack of it can cause aquatic animals to quickly leave the area or face death.
- Streamflow – the amount of flowing water in a stream impacts the habitat available for creatures living in and near the stream.
- Stream macroinvertebrates – insects, worms, crustaceans, clams, and other small, boneless creatures that are visible without the aid of a microscope are used to assess water quality based on their tolerance to conditions.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to measure water quality and be ready to adopt your own stream monitoring site. No experience or equipment needed!
Questions? Contact WAV Program Extension staff or Wisconsin EcoLatinos staff:
Water Action Volunteers, Katy Bradford, at wav@extension.wisc.edu or 608-331-0173
Wisconsin EcoLatinos, Cristina Carvajal, info@wisconsinecolatinos.org or 608-616-5202
Cost:
FREE
Use the link below to register or contact Wisconsin EcoLatinos at info@wisconsinecolatinos.org or 608-616-5202.
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