Volunteers who have successfully completed the Introductory workshop and have submitted both Visual Survey and Macroinvertebrate data, are eligible to attend a Level 1 workshop. This is the workshop through which volunteers are provided chemical monitoring equipment.  This level of training covers physical monitoring (i.e., measuring flow), chemical monitoring and reviews biological monitoring.  Like the Introductory workshop, this class includes a midday field trip to a nearby stream where techniques to measure flow and water chemistry are practiced. Level 1 workshops are offered in the late summer and fall of each year.

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Schedule and Registration Info

2008 VWQM Level 1 Schedule

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Printable Registration Form

The workshop consists of 6 hours of classroom instruction and 1-2 hours on a stream to demonstrate sampling techniques.  Chemical Monitoring, Flow Measurement and a review of Macroinvertebrate sampling techniques will be covered at the Level 1 workshops.

In order to attend the Level 1 workshop you must have completed an Introductory Level workshop, conducted biological monitoring, completed a visual survey and submitted the biological and visual data you collected.  If you have not submitted your data, you can submit it with the registration form for the Level 1 workshops.  Due to the high demand and limited space for these classes, individuals under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a sponsoring adult in order to attend.

Class size will be limited and is filled on a first come first serve basis.

If you are interested in attending the Level 1 workshop, please print out and complete the Registration Form and return it to:

Priscilla Stotts
Water Protection Program
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176

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Register Online and you will receive a confirmation letter that contains detailed information about class locations and times approximately 2 weeks before the workshop.  If you attended an Intro workshop in the past and would like to refresh yourself with water quality monitoring procedures, please feel free to register and attend.  However, please understand, first priority will be given to those individuals attending the Intro workshop for the first time.

Questions?
Email Pricilla Stotts at: Priscilla.Stotts@dnr.mo.gov or
Call Stream Team Voice Mail: 1-800-781-1989