Forms

The following forms can be downloaded here in PDF:

Rapid Biological Assessment

Physical Characteristics

Habitat Assessment

Field Data Report

 

When we distribute bottles for collection of grab samples, we provide pre-coded chain of custody forms. The chain of custody form for special projects may be downloaded here in PDF :

Special Project Chain of Custody Form

Watershed Watch has posted its 2005 training materials.

 

The EPA has a volunteer monitoring website that includes a Methods Manual for stream monitoring whose content complements Watershed Watch training material.

 

Watershed Academy is a web-based training by the EPA.

 

The following websites provide alternative ways to help the volunteer classify stream macro-invertebrates:

Field Guide to Freshwater Invertebrates, Leska S. Fore

Biological Indicators of Watershed Health, EPA

An Introduction to Benthic Invertebrates, Kentucky Water Watch

Key to Aquatic Macroinvertebrates, New York State

Volunteer Services

Volunteers with questions about a sampling event should contact their team leaders. In turn, team leaders should contact their area coordinators:

Jefferson: Ward Wilson 502.299.0331

Northeast: Anna Kunzler 502.743.5113 

Southeast: Russ Barnett  502.839.1227

South: Greg Kuhns 502.893.3383

West: Kathy Ward 502.564.3410

For problems with equipment contact Steve Perry 502.743.5177

To remove your name from our mailing list, email srww2004@yahoo.com

Volunteer Coordinators

On-Line Training Resources

Press the button to register for training!

Kentucky Waterways Alliance is a statewide membership organization that advocates for clean water. It helps new groups get organized and networked with other Kentucky and national organizations.

The Cumberland Chapter of the Sierra Club is a membership organization for advocacy for streams and other natural resources, and for outdoor activities.

These national organizations have a wealth of information and other resources for the new or experienced water advocacy group.

 

Website updated 4/9/08

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