Come out with friends, family, or just yourself to collect water samples and track pollution on both sides of Georgia’s subcontinental divide. Upper Oconee Watershed Network (UOWN) and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper are joining together to gather data about the health of streams and rivers in both our watersheds. We’ll provide instructions on how and where to collect your water samples. Attendees will split up into groups to collect water samples. After you’ve visited your site, drop off your sample at our starting point and enjoy a complimentary lunch while our staff and interns analyze your water samples.

No previous monitoring experience is necessary! Most sample sites are accessible by a short drive and/or walk from our starting point, but volunteers will need to be comfortable navigating to and accessing stream-side sample sites. This event will take place rain or shine from 9:00AM to 1:00PM, so dress accordingly.

Be prepared to team up to drive or walk to assigned sample sites. This is a great activity for families and to do together!

Please keep your pets at home for this event.

Thank you to Elachee Nature Science Center for allowing us to use the Chicopee Woods Aquatic Center for our event!