Help Protect Minnesota’s Waterways By Becoming A Water Monitor
It's very easy to see that water is an important component for Minnesota. We need it to drink and cook with of course, but water is also a major part of the economy for the state as well. Fishing, boating, and swimming in the state's lakes are reasons that so many people love living here.
Taking care of the water is something that is taken seriously everywhere, but especially here in Minnesota. If you are one of the folks I spoke of earlier who loves to fish, swim, or boat, you’ve got a strong interest in keeping the waterways safe and usable.
You should consider being a volunteer water monitor for the State of Minnesota.
It is easy to get involved and may be a good opportunity to help pass along the knowledge you have and the love for water in the state to your kids or grandkids.
You can monitor any lake in the state, but you will need water access either by boat, canoe, paddleboat or kayak. There is a training course from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that you must complete to be a volunteer. That course takes about a half hour to complete.
These tests are done during the summer months mainly, so there’s still time for you to get involved and help make a difference in the waterway you select to monitor. You only need to test the water twice a month.
You could also become a stream volunteer as well. These folks collect samples from any stream or river that has water flowing year-round. These tests are mainly performed April through September, so time is running out. But you can still get involved and help in this area too.Find out more information about becoming a water monitor in Minnesota here.
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