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Posted October 6, 2020
November 5, 2020: Salt Watch Kickoff: How Salt Impacts the Environment and What You Can Do About It
Join us to kick off this year’s Winter Salt Watch at our November Clean Water Webinar! We will provide background information and updates on the Salt Watch program and then hand it off to our experts. Dr. Gary Johnson will teach us about how road salt impacts our trees, and Phill Sexton will tell us…
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Posted October 6, 2020
October 27, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: Mobilizing Congregations for Clean Water
The faith community is a critical partner in the fight to restore clean water. Mobilizing this sector requires understanding what motivates them. Come hear about successful collaborations with—and within—the faith community and the underlying lessons about those successes. Bonnie Sorak, Outreach Coordinator, Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake – Bonnie has been advancing IPC’s outreach and…
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Posted September 28, 2020
October 6, 2020: Save Our Streams Online Training
Want to become a certified Save Our Streams monitor? Now you can start the certification process from the comfort of home with our online interactive webinars! Join us next week for four live presentations of our classroom training: Introduction to Water Quality and Introduction to Macroinvertebrates. Find out more and register now: https://www.iwla.org/water/stream-monitoring/upcoming-water-monitoring-workshops/online-certification
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Posted September 14, 2020
September 24, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: From the Stream to the Tap
When discussing water quality, the first image that pops into many people’s minds is the drinking water that comes out of the taps in their home. Clean and safe drinking water is something that most people in the developed world take for granted, but there is a lot of work that goes on behind the…
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Posted August 14, 2020
August 28, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: Monitoring Trash & Engaging Communities
The Anacostia Watershed Society is a nonprofit organization in Washington, DC whose mission is to protect and restore the Anacostia River by bringing partners and communities together to achieve a clean and safe Anacostia River for all. The AWS Trash Trap program collects, sorts, and measures trash flowing down the Anacostia in order to plan…
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Posted June 24, 2020
July 1, 2020: Planting to Protect Your City’s Water
Join Save Our Streams for another Clean Water Webinar! Learn about different green infrastructure, like rain gardens, bioswales, and Green Streets that have been implemented in the City of Portland (OR). Find out from Christa Shier and Svetlana Hedin from the City’s Bureau of Environmental Services about what can be done in your city to…
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Posted June 8, 2020
June 24, 2020: Working Together in the Community: Locally-Led Volunteer Engagement Experiences Webinar
Join Save Our Streams for another Clean Water Webinar! The Save Our Streams program trains and coordinates volunteer water quality monitors all over the country. Monitoring can be done alone or with a small team, but there is power in numbers! Locally-led, community-based volunteer monitoring groups can effectively engage more neighbors, friends, co-workers, and community…
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Posted June 2, 2020
June 17, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: The Value of Citizen Science
Join Save Our Streams for our next clean water webinar! What is citizen science, and how can it improve our understanding of the world around us? Join Caroline Nickerson, Program Manager of SciStarter and the Save Our Streams team for a discussion on the value of citizen science. You’ll learn about the how different projects…
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Posted June 1, 2020
June 10, 2020: Where it All Goes: Wastewater and Clean Water Webinar
Join us for Save Our Stream’s next clean water webinar! Where does water go once it flows down the drain, and how do we make sure it’s clean when it comes back out of our faucets? Join us for an introduction to wastewater treatment and its critical role in providing clean water to citizens across…
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Posted May 5, 2020
May 13, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: Healthy Soil, Healthy Water
The health of our streams, lakes, and wetlands depends heavily on the health of the soils upstream. But just what does “soil health” mean? Why is it so important? How did we lose it, and how do we get it back? This introduction to Soil Health is for anyone wondering why soil health is now…
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Posted May 5, 2020
May 27, 2020: Telling Your Story: Effective Science Communication Techniques
Join us for another Clean Water Webinar provided by Save Our Streams and the Izaak Walton League of America! You’ve gathered your equipment, headed into the field, and collected your data. Now, you are ready to share your findings and educate your local community. But how can you ensure that your story is shared in…
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Posted April 24, 2020
May 6, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: Making a Local Difference with Save Our Streams
Save Our Streams volunteer monitors collect powerful data about water quality across the country. In Virginia, the Roanoke Stormwater Division and Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District both utilize Save Our Streams protocol and data to make decisions about stormwater management and conservation initiatives. Join Danielle DeHart, Environmental Specialist with the City of Roanoke and…
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Posted April 24, 2020
April 29, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: Meet Our Macros!
Did you know that the bugs living in a stream can tell you how healthy your water is? Aquatic benthic macroinvertebrates are small organisms without a backbone that live on the bottoms of streams. By collecting and identifying these “macros” using the Save Our Streams protocol, volunteer monitors can determine the health of their streams….
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Posted April 22, 2020
Celebrate Earth Day with Stream Selfie!
Save Our Streams is celebrating Earth Day with an eight day Stream Selfie Blitz! We’re asking folks across the country show us why they care about clean water by snapping and sharing their best Stream Selfie. Each selfie helps us build a map of America’s favorite streams and provides us data we can use to…
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Posted April 10, 2020
April 22, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: Landscaping for Clean Water
Green spaces around our homes, neighborhoods, and cities provide beautiful spaces to recreate and homes for wildlife. But they can also have a huge influence on water quality, from fertilizer runoff to riparian buffers. What can individuals residents, communities, and cities do to ensure their green spaces are helping keep our stream and creeks healthy?…
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Posted April 1, 2020
April 8, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: Salt in the Water, Action on the Ground
Each winter, billions of pounds of salt are spread on America’s roads to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. But all this salt poses a major health risk to both humans and wildlife. Join us to learn about how excessive salt affects benthic macroinvertebrates and other aquatic life in freshwater streams, and how one local community…
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Posted April 1, 2020
April 15, 2020: Clean Water Webinar: Agriculture: Water Quality Problem or Solution?
Agriculture can get a bad rap when it comes to discussions about water quality and water pollution. It’s important to remember, however, that this same industry also holds the keys to significantly reduce common water quality issues in hot spots such as the Great Lakes, Mississippi River, and Chesapeake Bay. Healthy soil, plants, wildlife, water…
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Posted March 20, 2020
April 1, 2020: Clean Water Wednesday Webinar: Weakening the Clean Water Act
Earlier this year, the Trump Administration announced it had finalized new policy fundamentally weakening Clean Water Act protections for drinking water, streams, and wildlife habitat nationwide. Up to 60% of streams and 20 million acres of wetlands in America are now directly in the crosshairs of polluters. Join Jared Mott, the Izaak Walton League of…
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Posted March 20, 2020
March 25, 2020: Clean Water Wednesday Webinar: SOS and Social Distancing
Join us for the first installment in our Clean Water Wednesday Webinar series! “SOS and Social Distancing: Things You Can Do for Clean Water.” The Save Our Streams staff will share ideas about activities you and your family can take part in to protect clean water while protecting your community through social distancing. You can…
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Posted February 25, 2020
[Postponed] April 25, 2020: Virginia Save Our Streams Training: Christiansburg (Christiansburg, VA)
Join us for a certification training at the Christiansburg IWLA Chapter! Learn about water quality issues, Virginia Save Our Streams, and how to identify macroinvertebrates. Dress for the weather, as we will be doing the field component rain or shine. Please bring rubber boots or shoes that can get wet. All class materials will be…
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Posted February 25, 2020
March 7, 2020: Reston Stream Monitoring Clinic (Reston, VA)
Attention Stream Monitors! Have you attended a few volunteer stream sessions and are interested in taking the next step to get certified? Or do you want a refresher on your skills to get re-certified? If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, consider registering for this Stream Monitoring Certification Clinic hosted by…
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Posted February 21, 2020
POSTPONED June 13, 2020: Virginia Save Our Streams Training: Covington (Boys Home of Virginia)
Virginia Save Our Streams is a fun way to test water quality in small streams by collecting and identifying underwater critters, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) is providing a workshop for those who wish to learn how to test their local water quality and become a certified VA SOS Monitor. Training…
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Posted February 12, 2020
[Postponed] April 7, 2020: Citizen Science with Save Our Streams! (Gaithersburg, MD)
*This event is now postponed* Citizen science uses the power of local communities and citizens to answer questions about the world around us. The Izaak Walton League of America is connecting Americans across the country to paint a picture of national stream health. Join us and discover two of our citizen science programs: Stream Selfie…
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Posted February 3, 2020
March 21, 2020: Save Our Streams Club Educator Training (Gaithersburg, MD)
Are you an educator that inspires your students to lead? Are you interested in bringing hands-on STEM learning to your students through mission-based water quality activities? Save Our Streams (SOS) Clubs may be the perfect program for you and your students! This program is a project of the TIA Alliance, a conservation partnership between non-profits…
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Posted January 23, 2020
[POSTPONED] May 9, 2020: Virginia Save Our Streams Training (Leesburg, VA)
Virginia Save Our Streams is a fun way to test water quality in small streams by collecting and identifying underwater critters, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) in partnership with the Loudoun County IWLA chapter is providing a workshop for those who wish to learn how to test their local water quality…
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Posted November 7, 2019
Winter Salt Watch
Winter is just around the corner, and the Izaak Walton League is gearing up for another season of Winter Salt Watch. Road salt keeps us safe on sidewalks and roads, but can also pose a threat to wildlife and human health. You can help track local stream health by measuring chloride levels throughout the winter…
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Posted November 5, 2019
Save Our Streams Photo Contest!
Save Our Streams is hosting an end-of-year photo contest! Submit your best photos the following categories: Macroinvertebrates, Monitoring in Action, Community, Pets and Streams, and Nature and Wildlife. You could win one of our great prizes, including limited edition t-shirts, original macroinvertebrate stickers, a LaMotte macrolens, or a copy of Rhys Voshell’s A Guide to…
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Posted October 29, 2019
November 2, 2019: Save Our Streams Training
The Izaak Walton League will be hosting a certification workshop for monitors in the Chesapeake watershed.Training materials will be supplied for attendees. Dress for the weather, as we will be doing the field component in rain or shine. Please bring rubber boots or shoes that can get wet. All class materials will be provided, including…