Wisconsin Ephemeral Pond Project Volunteer Responsibilities
Benefits
- Learn about these amazing epicenters of biodiversity from statewide experts through hands-on training and mentorship!
- Connect to the greater Wisconsin Citizen-Based Volunteer Monitoring Network
- Be an integral part of the ground-breaking effort to identify and assess Ephemeral Ponds in Wisconsin
- Meet other interested volunteers
Responsibilities and Commitment
- Attend program orientation and training sessions to become familiar with the equipment and monitoring forms and procedures
- Collect data (in teams of 2) during spring 2008 (equipment will be provided)
- Ground truth mapped potential ephemeral ponds
- Monitor physical & chemical characteristics of ephemeral ponds
- (Optional) monitor amphibians, macroinvertebrates, other fauna observations
- Adhere to a monitoring schedule (approximately 4 visits per site)
- Report results to Wisconsin DNR or local partner
- Attend Forum at the end of the Monitoring Season
- Complete an evaluation before and after the season
- Take care of the equipment & return it in good condition
Qualifications
- No science background needed (although it’s helpful)
- Ability to walk on uneven ground & enter water to access a monitoring site
- Desire to work with a partner and/or group
- Tolerance of moderately inclement conditions
- Courteous and polite personality
- Willingness to follow simple procedural tasks under supervisory guidance
- Willingness to respectfully represent the state/partner while participating
- Basic English skills
Participate…………..,and HELP spread the word in your Community……That EPHEMERAL Wetlands are IMPORTANT!!
Contact:
Gail Epping Overholt
gail.overholt@ces.uwex.edu
414-290-2434
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