Streamkeepers training in Invermere

Date: Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd
Cost: $50, plus $20 for the Streamkeepers manual (optional)
Deadline for registration: April 20th, maximum 10 participants
Contact: Heather or Kalista at 341-6898
Location: Invermere area

Equipment required: All sampling and monitoring equipment is provided, however, bring along wadders, a bag lunch and dress for the weather!

The Streamkeepers Program was developed in response to the concerns of the many volunteers working on stream enhancement projects. In spite of volunteer efforts and governmnet regulations, development pressures from our expanding population continue to threaten our aquatic habitats. Everyone, from residents to land developers, foresters, and farmers, needs to become aware of how important good watershed practices are to the long term protection of our environment.
 
This program provides guidance for people who wish to help protect and restore local waterways in British Columbia.

Objectives of the Streamkeepers Program:
•    to provide volunteers with the training and support required to protect and restore local aquatic habitats
•    to educate the public about the importance of watershed resources
•    to encourage communication and cooperation in watershed management

The two-day course will include:
•    Module 1: Introductory Stream Habitat Survey
•    Module 2: Advanced Stream Habitat Survey
•    Module 3: Water Quality Survey
•    Module 4: Stream Invertebrate Survey
•    Module 7: Streamside Planting
•    Module 11: Juvenile Fish Trapping and Identification
Visit www.pskf.ca for more information about the program.

Thank you to the Columbia Valley Community Foundation for their support, which has allowed the delivery of this program.