What is Riversearch?
The H2O: Source2Sea project is seeking volunteers to take part in a new RiverSearch Citizen Science project within the Stour catchment.
The H2O: Source2Sea project is working with the local community, landowners and businesses to restore ecosystem function in the River Stour catchment to reduce some of the impacts of climate change on our community and for wildlife.
We are asking volunteers to monitor and collect invaluable information about river health by adopting a stretch of river and collecting data on water quality, habitat conditions and pollution sources.
Riversearch volunteer guide
How can you help?
We need RiverSearchers to monitor various aspects of the health of our freshwater habitats. You will select a monitoring point, or 500m stretch of waterway, which will be your section to monitor throughout the project. The three aspects of health that will be monitored are:
- Water quality - We will provide you with water quality testing kits which will be done monthly.
- Habitat condition - Assessment of habitat quality once a year.
- Pollution - Any ad hoc pollution you see whilst out on your surveys.
No prior knowledge of river ecology is needed to become a RiverSearcher.
Become a RiverSearch volunteer
Become a RiverSearcher to carry out vital monitoring on the River Stour catchment.
