Category: Volunteer
SOS Equipment Lists
A list supplies needed to conduct a Save Our Streams chemical or biological survey, including links to purchase.
SOS Car Sign
Place this sign on your car dashboard or window to let curious people passing by know that you are parked there in order to conduct stream monitoring.
Success Stories
View examples of times when Save Our Streams volunteers used their monitoring data to successfully advocate for cleaner water.
SOS Biological Data Form
The datasheet to fill out while conducting Save Our Streams biological monitoring.
SOS Biological Monitoring Instructions
Detailed instructions on the Save Our Streams biological monitoring protocol.
SOS Chemical Data Form
The datasheet to fill out while conducting Save Our Streams chemical monitoring.
SOS Chemical Monitoring Instructions
Detailed instructions on conducting Save Our Streams chemical monitoring.
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Identification & Pollution Sensitivities
A chart grouping macroinvertebrates by how sensitive they are to pollution.
Stream Macroinvertebrates Key and Size Chart
A dichotomous key and size chart that can be used to help identify macroinvertebrates in the field.
Your kit will include a bottle containing 25 nitrate test strips which you can use to test your water source(s) throughout the year. You’ll also receive postcards explaining how to use your nitrate test strips and how to share your Nitrate Watch results on the Clean Water Hub.
Your kit will include four test strips so you can test your waterway throughout the season. You’ll also receive a chart to help you interpret your results and a postcard with instructions for completing a Salt Watch test and reporting your findings.