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Streamkeepers: November Field Orientation Meet-Ups signup sheet
Join the District of Sooke and Peninsula Streams Society for a free, hands-on introduction to community stream monitoring.
Learn how volunteers can help monitor local stream health, collect water-quality information and contribute to protecting Sooke's waterways.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Visit local stream monitoring sites.
- Learn how to use water-quality monitoring equipment.
- Explore the Water Rangers app to record and share monitoring results.
- Discover how to participate in ongoing volunteer monitoring activities.
No experience is necessary, and there is no cost to participate. All you need is an interest in local waterways and a willingness to contribute your time.
Meeting location: Gravel area near the SEAPARC sign on Highway 14. Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. Carpooling is encouraged.
What to bring: Dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven or wet terrain, and bring a fully charged smartphone if available.
Participants only need to attend one session to be a Sooke Streamkeepers Volunteer.
IMPORTANT PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:
All participants must complete the Streamkeepers Volunteer Waiver and Acknowledgement before taking part in field activities: https://eforms.sooke.ca/Streamkeepers-Volunteer-Waiver-and-Acknowledgement
To participate in ongoing volunteer stream monitoring and borrow District equipment, volunteers must complete the waiver and attend an approved Streamkeepers orientation or training session.
Regular weekly volunteering is not required. Volunteers can participate according to their availability and safe stream conditions.
Activities are subject to safe weather and stream conditions.
Learn more: sooke.ca/streamkeepers
