Microscopic Organisms, Monumental Problems: Bacteria Pollution in Our Waters (Webinar)
Microcystin, E. coli, manure, sewage… too frequently, these pollutants can be found in our streams, rivers and lakes. Though we can’t see bacteria with our naked eyes, we also can’t…
Beyond Monitoring: Protecting Your Waterways from Aquatic Invaders (Webinar)
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are non-native organisms whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human, animal or plant health. These aquatic invaders…
Action and Advocacy to Protect Water Quality: What You Can Do (Webinar)
After finding troubling water quality data or learning about a water quality problem that you care about, what do you do next to effect positive change? We’ll hear from two…
SOS Chemical Monitoring Instructions
Detailed instructions on conducting Save Our Streams chemical monitoring.
The State of Nitrate Pollution (Webinar)
Nitrate is a chemical compound made of nitrogen, and it is a naturally occurring vital component of our ecosystems. However, humans have been contributing unhealthy levels of nitrogen to our…
Salt Watch Update: The State of Road Salt Pollution (Webinar)
You’ve learned about the impact road salt and chloride have on our trees and our waterways – now learn about where chloride is a problem in streams, lakes and groundwater.…
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: The Hidden Reality of Groundwater as a Drinking Water Source (Webinar)
Thirty percent of our planet’s fresh water is stored below the Earth’s surface as groundwater, and approximately 145 million Americans get their tap water from these groundwater sources. However, groundwater…
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Identification & Pollution Sensitivities
A chart grouping macroinvertebrates by how sensitive they are to pollution.
Salt Watch Kickoff: How Salt Impacts the Environment and What You Can Do About It (Webinar)
We’re kicking off this year’s Winter Salt Watch! We will provide background information and updates on the Salt Watch program and then hand it off to our experts. Dr. Gary…
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.