Level 3
Marsh and Water Quality Monitoring Program Participant Duties
Volunteer Participant Responsibilities
- Attend the training session at UW-Superior (in April 2009) to become familiar with procedures, equipment and forms
- Supply your own hip boots or chest waders for water quality and macroinvertebrate sampling
- Complete one marsh site visit between April and July for 3-4 hours to conduct macroinvertebrate and water quality monitoring
- Deliver water samples to a local shipping company
- Complete an amphibian survey: 3 visits (nights) between April and July (30-90 minutes per visit)
- Complete a marsh bird survey: 2 visits between May 20 and July 5 in early morning or early evening hours (1-2 hours per visit. This survey is for those with strong bird identification skills
- Submit data to Bird Studies Canada in a timely fashion
- Report problems and questions to Sue O'Halloran
- Maintain & return equipment in good condition
Qualifications
- No science background is needed, training will be provided for those who are interested and able to meet the defined responsibilities
- Ability to walk on unstable, mucky/wet ground and enter the water to access a monitoring site (for water quality and macroinvertebrate sampling)
- Enjoyment of the outdoors and concern for the environment
Contact:
Sue O'Halloran
715-295-8525
sohallor@uwsuper.edu