Come participate and learn how to monitor local streams via biological monitoring! No experience necessary. All are welcome. All equipment is provided. RSVP to the dates below for further information.
January, 2009
Wednesday, January 14th
Indoor Introduction to Stream Monitoring Workshop - Canceled!
The indoor monitoring workshop has been canceled. If you were hoping to come, please see our other scheduled workshop dates listed below.
Free Series of Watershed Workshops
All the land in Fairfax County drains to the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay, so the oil, dirt, grease and trash that washes off streets and parking lots when it rains threatens our water quality and our wildlife. Protecting watersheds, the areas that drain into these rivers, is vital to the quality of life in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County is creating watershed management plans to keep our streams clean and, as part of that effort, the Department of Public Works is sponsoring a free series of workshops for 12 watersheds in January for any and all residents who want to learn more about how we can improve the health of our streams. Please call 703-324-5500, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/watersheds and select "Get Involved!" for more information.
Introduction to Stream Monitoring Workshop
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Mark Khosravi's site along Popes Head Creek in Clifton
Bundle up in some layers and come get involved with our stream monitoring program! Meet some great people, learn about your streams and collect valuable information. RSVP for directions to Dan.Schwartz@fairfaxcounty.gov
February 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Introduction to Stream Monitoring Workshop
Time: 7:30pm - 10pm.
Location: Reston Association offices
Get involved with the stream monitoring program while staying in the comfort of the indoors! This workshop will be led by employees of the Reston Assocation and the Conservation District. Meet some great people, learn about your streams and collect valuable information. RSVP for directions to Dan.Schwartz@fairfaxcounty.gov
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Introduction to Stream Monitoring Workshop
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Blythe Merrit and Kim Angeli's site on Cub Run in Centreville
Bundle up in some layers and come get involved with our stream monitoring program! Meet some great people, learn about your streams and collect valuable information. RSVP for directions to Dan.Schwartz@fairfaxcounty.gov
About the Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program
Our program has been active in Northern Virginia since 1997. Volunteers are trained to collect data about the health of streams. Equipment and training are provided. The program is coordinated by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD). To find out more about NVSWCD vist our website at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/ |
Stream Monitoring Coordinators
* Connect with new people * Make a difference in our local streams * Do something new! *
I'm looking to create a team of four volunteers to train to co-lead stream monitoring workshops and assist with our stream monitoring program.
All training will be provided.
Contact Dan Schwartz for more information at dan.schwartz@fairfaxcounty.gov
Volunteers are Needed to Help with an Environmental Survey of Loudoun Residents
You can volunteer from your own home on your own schedule! All training will be provided. For more information visit:
http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=1727
To volunteer, contact Bruce at bruce.mcgranahan@loudoun.gov or 703-737-8511.
Environmental Survey
You may enjoy participating in a research initiative designed to gain an in-depth understanding of the attitudes and emotional triggers that encourage or prevent ecologically-friendly activities. The interview is conducted using a unique conversational simulator known as Socrates, unlike any other survey that you may have experienced in the past. It works like an Internet chat: it will pose a topic to which you may type as short or long a response as you like. Socrates then will follow up on your response in order to obtain a deeper understanding of your comments. The conversation will take 20 to 25 minutes. Your responses will remain anonymous.
To participate in the interview: www.socratesinsights.com/socrates?login=DrewU&pass=Conferen |
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