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May 23
Open house at Mystic Lakes dam, 3-7pm
Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford

June 4
Committee Meeting, 7-9pm
Tufts University, Lincoln Filene Center, Rabb Room, Medford
*Presentation by Charles River Watershed Association

June 11
Citizen Scientist Training Workshop, 6pm
Cambridge Health Alliance, 195 Canal St., Malden
Registration required - space is limited

June 18
Flatbread Pizza DoughRaiser
45 Day St., Somerville


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Mystic River Cleanup, Oct. 2009Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Mystic River Watershed Association. For the first 27 years of its existence, all programs were volunteer-run! Today, we have a staff of 5, but we still cannot accomplish what needs to be done without the dedication and commitment of many volunteers.

 

 

 

WATERSHED CLEAN-UPS

 

HERRING MONITORS

 

WATER QUALITY MONITORINGStaffing a Table at the Chelsea River Revel, June 2009

  • Monitor the Mystic River and it's tributaries one day a month. Training and all supplies are provided. The next Citizen Science Training Workshop schedule is here.
  • Assist in MyRWA's microbiology lab
  • Process dissolved oxygen samples
  • Assist with cyanobacteria sample processing

 

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

  • Data entry/other office support
  • Periodic review of technical documents (e.g. Environmental Impact Reports)
  • Help with a mailing
  • IT support issues and train staff as needed (intermittent)

 

OUTREACH & EDUCATION

  • Help staff an information table at neighborhood festivals
  • Assist with planning events, including the our annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle
  • Become a Superfan! With a minimal commitment, you can help publicize MyRWA events in YOUR community.
  • Create additional brochures, flyers, and other handouts to be used for educational and outreach purposes.
  • Help organize/lead a nature walk or canoe trip

 

ADVOCACY

  • Contact elected officials or local watershed groups
  • Serve on a committee

 

ART

  • Create educational brochures & other materials
  • Create a display for festivals
  • Photograph watershed sites for documentation
  • Create and edit video content for our website and outreach purposes

 

Contact Us Today! Click Here to volunteer and find out more.

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