Join our Watershed ambassador for a biological stream assessment. Learn how to determine the health of a moving waterway by observing and cataloging the macro vertebrates & invertebrates.
The AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program, now in its 19th year, is administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Monitoring & Standards. The goals of the program are to promote watershed stewardship through education and direct community involvement, and to monitor stream health through performing visual and biological assessments. Individual AmeriCorps members are assigned to each of New Jersey's 20 watershed management areas (WMAs) to serve as "Watershed Ambassadors" to their watershed communities.
Program intended for Adults and Families with children 10+. Program will run rain or shine, with the exception of thunderstorms. Bring water, Hat, Sunscreen and sturdy shoes