Introducing... Stream Team Flexi

Stream teams do so much good for the community. They pick up litter, monitor the water, and generally keep an eye on things. Because they send in their data, there is a constant record of the conditions at each location, problems can be spotted early on, and corrected before it becomes a major water issue, thanks to the work of these dedicated volunteers.

Many people start their own team, either with friends or family. Maybe there's a favorite fishing hole, or a place where family always meets for picnics, the portion of the stream that a team adopts is up to them. They may just pick up the litter that they see, or they may go further and attend training in water quality monitoring.

At the James River Basin Partnership, we have our own Stream Team. We are trained to level 2 (well, Tiff is. I am just at level 1, at the moment.) Periodically, we go out to our four sites and monitor them. Sometimes we check the invertebrates or test for chemicals, sometimes we pick up litter. But up until now, we've been doing it on our own. Then someone had this great idea to let ANYONE join in. To be a member of our team, all you have to do is show up. You don't need any prior training, just an interest in the water and a willingness to help.

We welcome you to join our team, whether it is for a single visit, a refresher course for your own team, or if you just want to be part of our gang. It will be interesting, fun, and always, an adventure.