Since 2005, our Citizen Water Monitoring Program has worked to document the present condition of local streams and sloughs, to identify problem areas for future monitoring, and to find solutions that reduce such pollution. Our monitoring covers both the dry weather period in late summer and the "First Flush," when autumn's first major storm sends pollutants washing off streets into storm drains and creeks. Our volunteers are also monitoring McKinleyville’s waterways, which flow into the Mad River or directly into the ocean. We are currently working with Pacific Watershed Associates to analyze data from our first 5 years, and to refine our program to sample target streams more intensively to pinpoint pollution sources. Thanks to the dozens of dedicated volunteers and partners who help make our program successful. To get involved, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

To view maps of our monitoring sites, click on the area of interest:    ARCATA      EUREKA      MCKINLEYVILLE      ELK RIVER