Get Involved

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Become a Volunteer

Enjoy nature and make a difference by collecting valuable scientific data! Do you like being outside? Do you have a passion for protecting our shared natural resources? With a commitment of only a few hours per month, you can become a volunteer stream monitor with Water Action Volunteers (WAV).

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Become a Coordinator

Are you a member or leader of a local group or organization with a shared dedication to the health of our flowing waters? Connect with WAV to learn how you can build a volunteer stream monitoring group in your watershed or community.

A group of adults and kids stand in a shallow river collecting macroinvertebrates with nets.

Educator Resources

Are you an educator looking for materials to support water quality education programs? We provide free stream educational tools, statewide monitoring methods, and a curriculum with activities.

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Online Learning

Are you a lifelong learner interested in stream health? Check-out our online learning page for free educational videos, including our annual Winter Water Talks webinars.

Two people inspect their macroinvertebrate sample in a stream.