Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring (VWQM): Level 1 VWQM, Part 2 (field certification)

Registration period: January 16 - March 6

Location: Cape Woods Conservation Area

You must be a registered Stream Team volunteer to receive certification and monitoring equipment after the workshop. Register as a volunteer at https://mdc12.mdc.mo.gov/applications/Streamteam. More information about registering to become a Stream Team volunteer will be sent out to registrants as your workshop date approaches.

This event is the stream-side certification to become a Level 1 water quality monitor with Missouri Stream Team. Step 1 is to complete the online portion by watching the virtual training videos on our YouTube page (~4.5 hours). They can be found through this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQMlfy_cD4DQe07cir0nipWVrbQ2npVy.

For any questions, please email StreamTeam@dnr.mo.gov.

To learn more about the VWQM program, please visit www.mostreamteam.org/water-quality-monitoring.html.

The Stream Team Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program is committed to principles of equal access to all of its programs, services, and activities. Some aspects of this activity may not be suitable for those with certain disabilities. The Program will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that all persons have an equal opportunity to participate in, or benefit from, all Department programs, services, and activities. People with disabilities requiring special services or accommodations to attend the training can make arrangements as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled training if possible, by calling 573-526-1156, emailing Tabitha.gatts@dnr.mo.gov, or by writing to: Department of Natural Resources, Water Protection Program, PO Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102. For further information, please visit the Department’s ADA and Non-Discrimination webpage at https://dnr.mo.gov/ada-non-discrimination. For translation services or other access requirements, please contact 573-522-9395.