2019
Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring
Introductory Workshops
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Would you like to learn about the physical, biological, and chemical aspects of streams? Have you always wanted to know what those spineless critters are that live in the bottom of the stream? Now is your chance!
The Stream Team Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring (VWQM) Program is a cooperative effort between the Missouri Departments of Natural Resources and Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri to involve citizens in water quality monitoring. The objectives of the Program are to educate about the condition of Missouri's aquatic resources, establish an extensive water quality monitoring network, and provide a knowledge base that citizens can draw upon to be advocates for improved water quality. As interest and expertise increase, volunteers can receive advanced training to learn more about streams and become more proficient at monitoring
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These one-day workshops are free and consist of six (6) hours of classroom instruction and two (2) hours on a stream to demonstrate sampling methods, get wet, and learn about aquatic life. The level of material presented is not designed for children, however, older youth accompanied by an adult are welcome. If you attended a VWQM Workshop in the past but would like to refresh yourself on water quality monitoring procedures, you are invited to register and attend.
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The only requirements for attending a workshop are a sincere interest in water quality, a commitment to attend the entire workshop, and a willingness to periodically monitor a stream.
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Lesterville:
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
148 Taum Sauk Trail
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Saturday, March 2
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, February 20
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West Plains:
MDC Ozark Regional Office
551 Joe Jones Boulevard
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Saturday, March 9
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, February 27
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Springfield
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The Watershed Center
2400 E Valley Watermill Road
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Saturday, March 16
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, March 6
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Cape Girardeau:
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
2289 County Park Drive
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Saturday, March 23
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, March 13
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Moberly:
Municipal Building Conference Center
204 N Clark Street
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Saturday, March 23
8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, March 13
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Blue Springs:
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
1401 NW Park Road
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Saturday, March 30
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, March 20
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Sedalia:
MDC Discovery Room State Fair Grounds
2503 W 16th
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Saturday, March 30
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, March 20
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Wildwood:
Babler State Park
800 Guy Park Drive
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Friday, April 5
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, March 27
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Wildwood:
Babler State Park
800 Guy Park Drive
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Saturday, April 6
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, March 27
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Jefferson City:
Conservation Employees Credit Union
2915 W Truman Boulevard
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Saturday, April 13
8:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, April 3
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St. Louis:
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
801 Strodtman Road
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Saturday, April 27
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, April 17
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*Internet Explorer must be used when registering online.
Our online forms currently will not display correctly on other internet browsers, resulting in the workshop list not populating with all available classes.
For Registration or Questions:
Molly Vannoy, DNR
573-526-1156
Class size is limited to 30 people per workshop and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a sponsoring adult.
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Stream Team Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program makes every effort to provide ADA accessible programs, however some aspects of this activity may not be suitable for those with certain disabilities. People with disabilities requiring special services or accommodations to attend the training can make arrangements by calling us at 573-526-7838 or by writing two weeks in advance of the training to: Department of Natural Resources, Water Protection Program, P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
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Our Stream Team Associations
Big Piney River Stream Team Watershed Association | Green Hills Riverwatch |
Greenway Network, Inc. | Healthy Rivers Partnership |
Labarque Creek Watershed Association |Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance |
League of Watershed Guardians | Little Blue River Watershed Coalition |
Miramiguoa Watershed Coalition | Mill Creek Watershed Coalition |
Missouri Bootheel Stream Team Association | Missouri River Communities Network |
Missouri River Stream Team Association | Northern Ozark Rivers Partnership |
Ozarks Water Watchers | Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association |
South Grand River Watershed Alliance | Stewards of Grand Glaize |
River des Peres Watershed Coalition | Yadkin Creek Watershed Coalition
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