New water monitoring project in Alabama’s national forests

Alabama Water Watch, or AWW, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service announces the launch of a new water quality monitoring project in the national forests of Alabama.

The project’s goal is to encourage citizens to discover the national forests in the state by testing their waters.

To participate in the project, individuals first need to attend trainings and receive certification in AWW water chemistry and bacteriological monitoring. AWW will facilitate three two-day water quality monitoring workshops throughout January and February for Tuskegee, Bankhead and Conecuh national forests. Each workshop will highlight information related to the water environment and forests as well as watershed health, pollution and water quality standards.

There is no cost to attend these workshops. However, participants must pre-register. Registration is online at the Alabama Water Watch website.

Bankhead National Forest: Jan. 22-23

Tuskegee National Forest: Feb. 7-8

Conecuh National Forest: Feb. 19-20

For more information, go to www.alabamawaterwatch.org or www.aces.edu.