srs0029 – Page 3 – AWWareness

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Auburn Sustainability Students Conduct Stream Biomonitoring for Capstone Project

by Sydney Zinner

In Fall 2023, AWW was approached by Dr. Miriam Wyman with the Auburn University Office of Sustainability to do a project with her Sustainability Capstone Students in Spring 2024. The AU Water Resources Center (WRC) offers Auburn faculty opportunities for various experiences with their students to connect them with water resources, however, this was the first request to do a semester-long project with a group of students.

Capstone students were from various colleges at Auburn, including Patricia in Biosystems Engineering, Jaiden in Natural Resource Management, David in Building Science, Elizabeth in Horticulture, and Hart in Environmental Design.

May 17, 2024October 15, 2024

What is Stream Biomonitoring?

by Sydney Zinner

What can macroinvertebrates tell us about water quality?

Alabama boasts a rich diversity of natural wonders, from lush forests to winding rivers. Among these treasures lies the tiny hidden world of macroinvertebrates beneath the surface of Alabama’s waters —a world teeming with life, often overlooked. What can these tiny critters tell us about water quality?

*Aquatic snail at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, AL. Photo credit: Sydney Zinner*

If you are familiar with Alabama Water Watch, you are likely familiar with our logo, the caddisfly. Read on to learn about how our friend the caddisfly and other creek critters can tell the story of our waters.

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

2023 Alabama Water Watch Annual Report

Check out the 2023 Alabama Water Watch Annual Report to see all of the AWWesome achievements of AWW’s Volunteer Monitors, Trainers, Association, and program partners.

VIEW 2023 ANNUAL REPORT

If you would like a text-only accessible PDF version of the report, please contact awwprog@auburn.edu

April 27, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff Scott

By Jera Dills

Jeff Scott is a Volunteer Monitor in the Guntersville Lake area. Read more about Jeff in his interview below!

April 26, 2024April 27, 2024

Volunteer Appreciation!

April 22-26, 2024 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, but we love to show appreciation for our volunteers all year long! Throughout the year, we will continue to gather stories from our Volunteers statewide, and share their insights with you.