CMC Training

On April 14th, Ann Foo and Sidney Anderson went out to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (BNWR) to participate in a water monitoring sampling day as part of the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative. One of 22 monitoring groups in Maryland, the BWNR volunteers collect data monthly to track water health in the Chesapeake Bay, taking note of water clarity, temperature, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen, among many other parameters. Some data is taken in the field, while other samples are sent to labs for processing. Working as a well-oiled machine, these volunteers are an excellent example of how engaged community members can participate in rigorous, useful, and important data collection in the name of a healthier bay.