Clambering the stream banks in rubber boots on a spring morning. Leaning forward to fill a sample vial with cold river water. Working with a team to carefully note down details…Addison County River Watch Collaborative runs on volunteer power and precision (and perhaps a little coffee).

ACRWC will hold their annual training on water sampling methods in two segments: one virtual and one in-person outside. If you are interested in joining a network of citizen scientists who will collect water samples in 6 watersheds around the county this spring and summer, please join them!

Training sessions: Orientation and basics on Tuesday, April 5 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm (virtual meeting via Zoom – link posted at http://acrpc.org/acrwc); Hands-on training in the field, Saturday, April 23 (10:00-12:00 in Bristol at the Gazebo on the Green and 1:00-3:00 at the Recreation Pavilion in Middlebury next to Mary Hogan School). You can choose the location and time that is more convenient for you.

Sampling in the Lemon Fair, New Haven River, Little Otter Creek, Middlebury River, Dead Creek and Barnes Brook watersheds begins on Tuesday, April 26.

Trained volunteers sample rivers in these watersheds twice per month (on Tuesday mornings) from late April to early September. Contact: Matthew Witten, ACRWC Managing Director: 802-434-3236; acrwcvt@gmail.com. Webpage: http://acrpc.org/acrwc.