Pre-Conference Event: SC Adopt-a-Stream Freshwater Stream Workshop

SC Adopt-a-Stream Freshwater Stream Workshop

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

9:30am - 3:30pm

**BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH**

Francis Marion University Freshwater Ecology Complex

3742 N. Williston Rd.

Florence, SC 29506

Near the intersection of I-95 and SC 327

Register Here (https://forms.office.com/g/BduaZFf5Zk)

Select "FRESHWATER - [In-Person] Florence - Wednesday June 18th 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Francis Marion University)"

Registration is free!

Max: 20 participants

You do not need to be a scientist, engineer, or water professional to become a water quality monitor! All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams.

This training will provide classroom and hands-on instruction for volunteer monitors on how to select a monitoring site, use equipment properly, collect samples, test water quality, enter data, determine stream conditions and practice safety in the field. This workshop focuses on physical, chemical and bacteria monitoring. You will learn about stream habitat, pollution sources, pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, E. coli and data collection. Once certified as a volunteer water quality monitor, you can adopt a stream to monitor on a monthly basis. Be prepared to get your feet wet in a shallow stream. You must attend the full workshop to become a certified water quality monitor. Questions? Visit www.scadoptastream.org.