For your safety, please do not cross the gates or safety fence. Orange safety fence outlines the path construction vehicles use to repair the eroded stream channels. 28, 2018): Streams in Reston are being restored as part of the Northern Virginia Stream Restoration Bank (NVSRB). Stream RestorationĬontact: Michael Geiger, Watershed Manager, 7. For more information and introductory workshop dates outside of Reston click here. He Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District coordinates with Reston’s Stream Monitoring Program. The data we collect is entered into the VA SOS database and will be used by county and state officials to assess the overall condition of streams and help determine watershed management initiatives. Each monitoring session consists of 2-3 hours. Any interest and commitment level is appreciated. You can earn a stream monitoring certification after successfully demonstrating your ability to identify macro-invertebrates. If you are interested in assisting with stream monitoring for more than one or two sessions, training and practice opportunities are offered by joining seasoned volunteers or RA staff. This is known as biological monitoring and is recognized nationally as a reliable indicator of water quality. Based on the type and diversity of aquatic insects found in the stream, you will be able to assess the ecological conditions of the streams. Our program utilizes the Virginia Save Our Streams (VA SOS) method of assessing the water quality in a stream. Not only do you get to learn about Reston’s streams, it also provides an opportunity to make new friends. Get involved with a small team during all seasons to collect data and identify insects with the goal of assessing the health of Reston’s streams. RA welcomes new volunteers to assist with stream monitoring at several locations throughout Reston. Email with the message “add me to the stream monitors list” to begin receiving emails.
If interested, join our volunteer monitor email distribution list to receive notices o upcoming monitoring dates. Includes 12 stream sites that are monitored seasonally. Reston’s Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program
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