Volunteer: Storm Drain StencilingWe have a great opportunity for your local service group, school club, church group, or other group you belong to! We can work into your group's schedule during the spring, summer, and fall for a unique volunteer opportunity that spreads awareness of the simple steps anyone can take to protect YOUR Flint River. The Storm Drain Stenciling program is part of the Our Water Campaign to promote storm water awareness in Genesee County. Our volunteer groups stencil the message “Dump No Waste, Drains to River,” near the storm drains and walk the neighborhood to distribute door hangers that provide information on how to reduce pollution that makes it into the storm drains. You can volunteer anywhere in Genesee County, including the City of Flint, Grand Blanc Township, the City of Clio, and the City of Grand Blanc. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to volunteer with this program to protect the waters of the Flint River. Agency: Flint River Watershed Coalition We have a great opportunity for your local service group, school club, church group, or other group you belong to! We can work into your group's schedule during the spring, summer, and fall for a unique volunteer opportunity that spreads awareness of the simple steps anyone can take to protect YOUR Flint River. The Storm Drain Stenciling program is part of the Our Water Campaign to promote storm water awareness in Genesee County. Our volunteer groups stencil the message “Dump No Waste, Drains to River,” near the storm drains and walk the neighborhood to distribute door hangers that provide information on how to reduce pollution that makes it into the storm drains. You can volunteer anywhere in Genesee County, including the City of Flint, Grand Blanc Township, the City of Clio, and the City of Grand Blanc. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to volunteer with this program to protect the waters of the Flint River. Agency: Flint River Watershed Coalition Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >10 years old Zip Code: 48504 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Water Quality MonitoringVolunteer Water Quality Monitoring - collecting the "critters" that live in our streams to determine water and habitat quality. Water Quality Monitoring occurs every Spring and Fall in the Flint River Watershed. Monitoring season spans a 2 week period in which staff and volunteers monitor up to 35 sites across Genesee and Lapeer counties. Monitoring consists of a group of 2-4 volunteers going to a site, taking various measurements such as water depth and flow, and collecting “benthics” from a preset 300 foot stretch. Benthics are the macroinvertebrates, like water pennies and dragonfly larvae, that live in the stream. Depending on how many and what type of benthics are found, the stream is then rated with a score from poor to excellent. That data is compared to previous seasons and reviewed by our monitoring committee. The monitoring data is also shared with local and state agencies (such as the Genesee County Drain Commission, whose generous support helps to maintain this program), as well as on our website, www.flintriver.org. While monitoring can be wet and cold on occasion, it is always a lot of fun. Participating in the Monitoring program does not mean you have to get in the water. Volunteers can help in the lab or on the Monitoring Committee. The monitoring committee meets once a month in Flint and oversees the Monitoring Program. There is always room for new monitors and committee members.
Agency: Flint River Watershed Coalition Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring - collecting the "critters" that live in our streams to determine water and habitat quality. Water Quality Monitoring occurs every Spring and Fall in the Flint River Watershed. Monitoring season spans a 2 week period in which staff and volunteers monitor up to 35 sites across Genesee and Lapeer counties. Monitoring consists of a group of 2-4 volunteers going to a site, taking various measurements such as water depth and flow, and collecting “benthics” from a preset 300 foot stretch. Benthics are the macroinvertebrates, like water pennies and dragonfly larvae, that live in the stream. Depending on how many and what type of benthics are found, the stream is then rated with a score from poor to excellent. That data is compared to previous seasons and reviewed by our monitoring committee. The monitoring data is also shared with local and state agencies (such as the Genesee County Drain Commission, whose generous support helps to maintain this program), as well as on our website, www.flintriver.org. While monitoring can be wet and cold on occasion, it is always a lot of fun. Participating in the Monitoring program does not mean you have to get in the water. Volunteers can help in the lab or on the Monitoring Committee. The monitoring committee meets once a month in Flint and oversees the Monitoring Program. There is always room for new monitors and committee members.
Agency: Flint River Watershed Coalition Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48504 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Self-Reported Volunteer HoursSelf-Reported Volunteer Hours for Flint River Watershed Coalition
Agency: Flint River Watershed Coalition Self-Reported Volunteer Hours for Flint River Watershed Coalition
Agency: Flint River Watershed Coalition Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Allow Groups: Yes |