IOWATER Introductory Workshop

Friday, April 29, 2016 - 8:30am to 4:30pm

The first step in getting involved in IOWATER is becoming a trained, certified volunteer at Introductory Workshop. Workshops consist of some classroom time and outdoor, hand's on learning. Upon completion of the workshop, you will be a certified IOWATER Citizen Monitor. You'll receive all the materials you need to monitor Iowa's streams, lakes, and ponds at the workshop. During this 8-hour workshop, volunteers are trained in the basics of monitoring streams and lakes and how to submit data to the DNR. Volunteers learn simple techniques to measure the chemical, physical and habitat quality of their local water resources. To register, go to: http://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water-Quality/Water-Monitoring/IOWATER  . Cost is $20/participant (includes fees, meals, equipment) or $30/group of 3 (includes fees, meals, 1 set of equipment). For more info please call the Wapsi River Center at (563) 328-3286, or IOWATER Coordinator, Mary Skopec at (515) 725-3434.