Be a watershed scientist
(families, friends & groups welcome)
Participate in important chemistry monitoring through our popular Adopt-A-Stream program.
We will train and equip you.
Be a chemist
- monitor water temperature
- measure conductivity
- assess chemical pH readings
- evaluate dissolved oxygen
- measure turbidity
- collect nutrient samples
Chemistry Work
(learn fieldwork measurement skills)
Just like people, a river’s health can be measured. What’s its temperature? Color? Chemical pH level? How does it smell?
Tracking the chemical and physical characteristics of a stream is important. It helps us learn what’s working—and where we can do more.
So volunteer as a family, a group or on your own. And get ready to wade in the water, use scientific techniques and have some fun.

Chemistry Volunteer Fast Facts
What: | Measure water characteristics Fill out field reports and take photos |
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When: | Four times a summer for 2-4 hours (May-Sept) |
Where: | Get measurements from 25 different streams; including Donner Creek, Alder Creek and Little Truckee River |
Who: | Any age if with their family. Or anyone age 16 and up. We train you. No experience needed. |
Sign Up Here
or call Eben
530.550.8760 x7