Georgia Adopt-a-Stream Chemical training

Happy New Year!  Looking for a fun and rewarding way to give back to your community this year? Through the Georgia College & State University Thirst for Knowledge Program, you can become Georgia Adopt-a-Stream certified in Chemical Monitoring Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. (Register here: https://givepul.se/m47b90). Training certification is valid for one year.

The Chemical Monitoring Workshop is designed to teach volunteers about basic stream water chemistry and how to conduct various chemical tests using hand-held field equipment. The basic set of tests include dissolved oxygen, conductivity, pH and temperature. Volunteers who collect data within 10% accuracy and pass the written test with a score of 80% or better will be certified to conduct chemical monitoring. 

Students can satisfy CbEL requirements for GC Journeys through the GCSU Thirst for Knowledge Program, and the trainings are open to all. Another Chemical Training will be offered March 15. Additional trainings available upon request.

For more information, email Ruth Eilers at ruth.eilers@gcsu.edu or visit the Georgia Adopt-a-Stream website: https://adoptastream.georgia.gov/.