VWQM Level 3 Certification

http://www.mostreamteam.org/Documents/VWQM/Wanted_l-3[1].pdf

Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Level 3
The Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program is looking for more level
3 candidates. Spring will soon be here and the weather will be just right to
spend a day at your site proving your skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The
proficiency you will demonstrate will give your data submissions that much
more validity. I realize spring is a busy time of year for everyone, I am
available weekdays or weekends.
If you are interested in scheduling an audit contact Wayne Maresch at
wayne.maresch@dnr.mo.gov or 660-438-2805

St. Louis University hosts "Water Matters" Seminar.

With thanks to Danelle Haake for promoting this through the River des Peres Watershed Coalition listserve:


St. Louis University is hosting a seminar series entitled Water Matters on Wednesday mornings (7:30-9:30) beginning on March 17th and running through April 14th. There is a registration fee of $50 for the 5 sessions.

Mea Culpa. Mea Culpa, Mea Magnum Culpa.

Mea culpa. It's been more than a year since my last post and a lot has happened. I regret I didn't post water quality news in a timely fashion. I had hoped to pass this blog on to one or more of the new AC members, but an entire year has come and gone with not much interest, so back to the drawing board. On a personal note, no-- still no meanigful employment yet. I'll be glad to get a real job so that I can give up these 12 hour days. On to the news:

I've completed the Level 2 VWQM workshop and begun a new VWQM site at I-64 and Creve Coeur Creek. On to level 3 and development of a Creve Coeur Creek watershed survey of what is already known-- a kind of Stream Team VWQM Literature Review.
I've gotten excited about Creve Coeur Creek for many reasons: It has a fair amount of Stream Team activity, a relatively high degree of biodiversity, and a rather compelling list of both environmental threats, opportunities and on-going environmental rehab that is already being performed by diverse groups.

There's so much to post, and I'm late... soooo, on with the show.