Recertification Training

Recertificatin training is required every 3 years for current volunteers to refresh their skills and get new chemicals and conductivity meter batteries for test kits.

In addition to in-person recertification training held at the SRWW annual conference, a training video and quiz are now available.

Training is available from the WWKY website LINK and can be accessed on YouTube LINK. Take the recertification quiz linked in the video description.

Please contact JoAnn Palmer (joann.palmer@ky.gov, 502-782-7032) with any questions.

In-Person Training for New Volunteers -

Training for new volunteers

April 10th at Blue Moon Canoe 9-12 - Floyds Fork - 4002 S Pope Lick Rd, Louisville, KY 40299

April 24th at Hermitage Farm 9-12 - Harrods Creek - 10500 US-42, Goshen, KY 40026

Registration with Jo Ann Palmer is required to participate in the training: joann.palmer@ky.gov

On-line training is being developed. Please contact Perry Thomas, Salt River Basin Coordinator for more information (PerryT@ky.gov or 802-279-5865)

Free training and water testing kits and materials are loaned to all trained volunteers! Volunteers are can also purchase their test kits. Learn more HERE

Online Training Now Available from Watershed Watch in Kentucky

Click on the links below to view the videos

Calibrating your conductivity meter

NEW Online Recertification Training

NEW Online Introduction to Watershed Watch Training

Scroll down to see the 2021 Sample Dates for Streams!

Sample collection is scheduled for the following dates in 2021. Volunteers can sample on either Friday or Saturday, which ever is best for your schedule.

Check back for updates on the following sample dates.

TBA - Spring water quality testing and bacteria sample collection

TBA- Stream biology and habitat assessments (anytime during June)

TBA- Summer water quality testing and bacteria sample collection

TBA - Fall water quality testing and bacteria sample collection