Orientation and Training for Water Monitoring Volunteers

Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:00- 8:00 p.m.
NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119) in Groton, MA

The NRWA will launch its 23rd season of water monitoring this year! Monitoring will start on the morning of Saturday, April 18th and continue on each third Saturday of the month through October at approximately 43 sites on rivers and streams throughout the watershed. Water samples taken in the field are delivered to labs in Pepperell or Devens for testing by NRWA staff and lab volunteers. On the evening of April 2nd, the NRWA will be holding an Orientation and Training session for those interested in learning more about water monitoring and volunteer opportunities. Interested volunteers may be asked to join an existing team or be a back-up when monitors are not available. NRWA is looking for volunteers for new sites in Harvard—learn more about our "Protecting Harvard's Waterways" project. Sign up for orientation/training on April 2nd is recommended by March 30th. Please contact Kathryn Nelson, NRWA Water Monitoring Coordinator, at (978) 448-0299, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. View the 2014 River Report Card or watch a video about streamside monitoring, created by NRWA volunteer monitors from Shirley. This orientation and training session is funded in part by a grant from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. NRWA appreciates your participation, help, and enthusiasm!