What is a Watershed?

Goals for this moduleGoals for this module

• Discuss the goals and objectives of the projectDiscuss the goals and objectives of the project

• Learn who we are and how we are organizedLearn who we are and how we are organized

• Lean about our basic activities. Lean about our basic activities.

• Determine the streams and sites you want to work onDetermine the streams and sites you want to work on

• Complete essential registration paperworkComplete essential registration paperwork

• Check out the equipment you need. Check out the equipment you need.

Goals for this moduleGoals for this module

• Discuss the goals and objectives of the projectDiscuss the goals and objectives of the project

• Learn who we are and how we are organizedLearn who we are and how we are organized

• Lean about our basic activities. Lean about our basic activities.

• Determine the streams and sites you want to work onDetermine the streams and sites you want to work on

• Complete essential registration paperworkComplete essential registration paperwork

• Check out the equipment you need. Check out the equipment you need.

Watershed WatchWatershed WatchProject Overview and LogisticsProject Overview and LogisticsWatershed WatchWatershed WatchProject Overview and LogisticsProject Overview and Logistics

Watershed Watch in Kentucky is a statewide citizens monitoring effort to improve and protect water quality by raising community awareness, and

supporting implementation of the goals of the Clean Water Act.

Goal: Get people into the real world to see first hand the condition of their streams.

2004 Sample Sites

Watershed Watch holds 501.C3 status KWA Inc, LRWW Inc, UCWW Inc, TGWW Inc, KRWW Inc, and JPF Inc

Watershed Steering Committee

Inter-basin Coordinating Committee

Sampling Event Coordinator Lab ManagerScience Advisor(s)

County Area coordinator

County Area coordinator

County Area coordinator

Supervising Sampler

Supervising Sampler

Supervising Sampler

Supervising Sampler

1. Conduct field surveys

2. Collect samples for lab analysis

3. Discuss and act on results

What we do:

1. Habitat Assessments2. Biological Assessments3. Field Chemistry4. Lab Analysis

Common MeasurementsCommon Language

With Resource Management Agencies

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1. Field Chemistry and Grab Sample Collection

2. Habitat and Biological Assessment

Initial Training WorkshopsInitial Training Workshops

1. Field Chemistry-Grab Sample CollectionState Of The BasinProject Logistics and OverviewEquipment Checkout and Site SelectionField ChemistryGrab Sample Collection and QAPPField Test. (Performing the tests in a field situation)

2. Habitat and Biological AssessmentStream HydrologyHabitat AssessmentsBenthic Macroinvertebrate Survey MethodsField Work and Assessments

1. “Recertification” for Grab Sample CollectionTraining lasts for two years if you participate in more than half of the sampling events

Training Updates Recommended at least every two years

If you don’t sample for one year, you need to be retrained.

2. Biological and Habitat AssessmentStream HydrologyHabitat AssessmentsBenthic Macroinvertebrate Survey MethodsField Work and Assessments

Field Work

Habitat Assessment

Watershed Watch Protocols Level I

•Dissolved Oxygen•pH •Conductivity•Temperature

Field Chemistry Measurements

Analysis that can only be done at the creek

““Grab Sample” CollectionsGrab Sample” Collectionsfor Laboratory Analysisfor Laboratory Analysis

•Herbicides,Herbicides, SpringSpring•Pathogens,Pathogens, SummerSummer•Water Chemistry,Water Chemistry, FallFall

•Herbicides,Herbicides, SpringSpring•Pathogens,Pathogens, SummerSummer•Water Chemistry,Water Chemistry, FallFall

Volunteers receive materials by mail or from their area coordinator.

instructions are included(Critical info on sample times and delivery included)

Sampling Event Logistics (It moves!)

Runner LAB

Sampler

Drop Off

Sampler

Sampler

SamplerSampler

Professional labs analyze samplesProfessional labs analyze samples

Monitoring Data Monitoring Data

What happens to the data?

1. Lab sends results to “Basin Data Manager”2. Data Manager reviews for accuracy3. “Draft” report circulated for review and corrections (You should get to see it in this form)4. Revised draft posted on web in MS Excel format5. Reports released at year end conference6. Data archived on web in electronic form and

in “hard copy” at KY Division of Water as a

public record.

What happens to the data?

1. Lab sends results to “Basin Data Manager”2. Data Manager reviews for accuracy3. “Draft” report circulated for review and corrections (You should get to see it in this form)4. Revised draft posted on web in MS Excel format5. Reports released at year end conference6. Data archived on web in electronic form and

in “hard copy” at KY Division of Water as a

public record.

What the data are used for

1. Participants get first hand information2. Community awareness 3. Assessment screening4. PRIDE watershed assessments5. Grant Applications6. Enforcement efforts7. Scientific research.

8. Data use depends on quality control applied...

What the data are used for

1. Participants get first hand information2. Community awareness 3. Assessment screening4. PRIDE watershed assessments5. Grant Applications6. Enforcement efforts7. Scientific research.

8. Data use depends on quality control applied...

1. Discuss findings

2. Network with fellow volunteers and agency representatives

Year End ConferencesYear End Conferences

1. Conduct more detailed sampling on a specific waterway

2. Develop a plan of action based on your findings

Follow Up Focus Studies and Citizen Action PlansFollow Up Focus Studies and Citizen Action Plans

You are the real purpose of this project

What am I getting myself Into?

As a volunteer, you are invited to:

Complete basic training-Participate in Sampling Events-Conduct basic field surveys

Complete Habitat/Biological training-Conduct advanced field surveys

Participant Agreement

•Your Name_________

•Contact Information

•_____________________Activity list

___Creek Visit__sending reports

__Herbicide Event__Take Sample

Equipment checkout

Monitoring schedule___Site info___Safety

Participant Agreement

Outlines Project

Activities

(pull them out now!

(please)

Participant Agreement

Outlines Project

Activities

(pull them out now!

(please)

Participant Agreement

•Your Name_________

•Contact Information

•_____________________Activity list

___Creek Visit__sending reports

__Herbicide Event__Take Sample

Equipment checkout

Monitoring schedule___Site info___Safety

Participant

Agreement Fill both outTurn one in

(before you leave)

Keep oneas your reminder.

We will answer questions about them as the

workshop progresses.

Participant

Agreement Fill both outTurn one in

(before you leave)

Keep oneas your reminder.

We will answer questions about them as the

workshop progresses.

Selecting your stream site

Selection Criteria:

•Sign up for a “Priority Site” or,

•Identify a site that interests you.

•Site must have Water all year round

•Should be within 5 miles of where you

live or work. (no more than 20)

Identify your Site

1. Stream name from map

2. Location DescriptionCorrect!–50 meters upstream of Hwy 1533 bridge.–100 m Due South of Knott Central High School.

3. Latitude and Longitude–Use www.topozone.com for “decimal degrees” or talk to your sampling event coordinator or area coordinator.

Be Safe and Get Permission!

Know where you are goingAsk permission on private propertyStream banks are hazardous places

BE CAREFUL!

Getting Organized

You are the “Supervising Sampler”

Equipment is checked out to you.Plan outings and expeditions Recruit others to join inSet Safety Rules Keep in touch with sampling eventcoordinators

Getting Organized

Your “Area Coordinator”Sampling Event Coordinator

1-800-928-0045 Ext 473 (State)

Who to contact?

Lab Manager (Limit contact)

Http://kywater.org/watch/

Getting Organized

Don’t want to be the Supervisor?Join an existing teamParticipate in a "high visibility event"

GetInvolved

Reclaim The River DayEarth Day Events

BUZZ BREAK!

Complete Forms Select your waterwayCheck out equipment