BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Are you looking to take action to help protect Green Lake? Learn more about becoming a volunteer for our Water Quality Ambassador program and sign up below.
NITRATE WATCH
Monitor nitrate levels in local streams to help identify potential nutrient pollution. Volunteers test water up to three times per month using easy-to-use test strips. This information helps pinpoint nutrient “hot spots” and better understand how land use and rainfall affect water quality across the watershed.
RAIN & SNOW MONITORING
Help track local weather by measuring daily rainfall and snowfall from your own location. Volunteers use a simple gauge to record and submit observations to the nationwide CoCoRaHS network. In just a few minutes a day, your data supports weather research, flood and water management, and climate science at both local and national levels.
Monitoring runs from April to October for rain and from November to March for snow.
SALT WATCH
Measure the impact of winter road salt on local streams. Volunteers collect water samples after winter weather events and test chloride levels using provided kits. The data helps communities balance winter safety with protecting streams, wildlife, and drinking water.
Monitoring runs November-April.
SECCHI DISC MONITORING
Track Green Lake’s water clarity and overall health by measuring how far sunlight penetrates the water. Volunteers lower a Secchi disc from a boat at a consistent location 1–2 times per month. These simple measurements help identify changes related to algae, sediment, and nutrients, supporting informed lake management decisions.
Monitoring runs May–October.
WATER ACTION VOLUNTEERS (WAV)
Help protect local streams by monitoring water quality in the Green Lake Watershed. Volunteers collect monthly samples using provided test kits to measure indicators like clarity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen. The data supports statewide efforts to understand stream health and guide conservation actions.
Monitoring runs May–October.