Author: srs0013

by Stephen G. Tsikalas, Ph.D. and Jade Patolo, M.S.
https://www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleRiverMonitors

Established in February of 2014 by Jade Patolo with the assistance of Ms. Francine Hutchinson and Dr. Stephen Tsikalas, the Jacksonville River Monitors (JRM) are a group of citizen and student scientists concerned about water quality and land-use management in the Coosa River Basin. Our monitors receive training through Alabama Water Watch (AWW) in water chemistry (pH, temp, turbidity, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, hardness) and bacteriology [Escherichia coli (E. coli) and other coliforms] methods for fresh water.

Continue reading “Jacksonville River Monitors make a big splash in Alabama”

by: eric reutebuch

On June 13th, the AWW Annual Meeting took place in Auburn, AL. You can read the highlights from this great get-together in the previous blog article: Who’s watching our water

One of our favorite things to do during the AWW Annual Meeting is to recognize several of the dedicated volunteers who have  gone above and beyond the call of duty for the year.

Through the years, there are several awards that have become AWW standards. The Mullen Award is one of those quintessential awards. This award is intended to recognize the individual who has submitted more water data records than any other monitor during the last 12 months.  It is called the Mullen Award because Mike and Alice Mullen turn in such a large amount of records each year that no one else can ever beat them. We thought that naming the award after them was only appropriate! This year Mike submitted 318 records and Alice submitted 107!  That’s a lot of hours streamside!!

Continue reading “2015 AWW Award Winners”

With the assistance of AWW volunteer monitors from Lake Watch of Lake Martin and Logan Martin Lake Protection Association, AWW completed a bacteriological study of public swim beaches on the two lakes last fall. Along with information about the levels of bacteria found in the water and in the sand/sediment below the water, the Lake Watch folks worked closely with the good folks at Wind Creek State Park and established the first Swim Guide site on Lake Martin. Continue reading “There’s an app for that!”

by Ashley Campbell, CPESC, Environmental Program’s Manager, City of Daphne

The City Daphne is an ADEM permitted Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).  As part of the City’s implementation of its Stormwater Management Program Plan, the City purchased water test kits to introduce citizens to volunteer water monitoring.

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Message from the Director:

Thanks to an army of dedicated AWW citizen volunteers, 2014 turned out to be a very good year for AWW! Continue reading “Merry Christmas from AWW!”

It is impossible to talk with teacher and 4-H Club Sponsor, Christina Turner without getting excited about the limitless possibilities we have as adults to make a difference in kids’ lives. Click here for ‘the rest of the story.’

 

by Rita Grub

Alabama Water Watch congratulates Katie Morris, AWW monitor and recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award, which represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.  To accomplish this goal, Katie had to design and propose a sustainable project that would benefit her community.

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The Alabama Water Watch Association (AWWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to support the goals of the AWW Program.  Throughout the coming months we would like to introduce you to the AWWA Board of Directors and help citizens gain a better understanding of the purpose and mission of the AWWA through a series of blog articles. You can also learn more about AWWA and supporting its mission by visiting www.alabamawaterwatch.org/get_involved/donate.html or contacting one of our Board Members (contact information listed here: www.alabamawaterwatch.org/about/board.html .Let’s start with Mike Kensler, AWWA President:

Continue reading “AWWA BOD – who are they and why do they do what they do?”

This year’s participants in the 28^th Annual Alabama Water Resources Conference, www.aaes.auburn.edu/water/alabama-water-resources-conference  were treated to a presentation on the phenomenal success of Global Water Watch (GWW) in Mexico. GWW a program based at Auburn University, and GWW, Inc. an incorporated nonprofit organization, promote community-based watershed monitoring throughout the world, see www.globalwaterwatch.org

Click here to view Sergio’s Presentation

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On Saturday, June 28^th volunteer monitors, members of the Alabama Water Watch Association and other AWW supporters gathered in Auburn, AL  at the AWW Program Office in the CASIC building (Center for Advanced Science, Innovation, and Commerce)  for the AWW Annual Get-Together. Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to this event. It was a great day with wonderful people, great information, and good food. For all who were unable to attend, you were missed.  The following AWWareness articles will provide you with a summary of what was shared during the meeting.

Continue reading “2014 AWW Annual Get-Together – let’s Break Out!”