LWC Monitoring Coordinator Jack Fetters is looking for volunteers to help him deploy stream temperature loggers along our local waterways. If you are looking for a chance to get out in the field and learn more about how our monitoring program informs our restoration work, read on below and fill in the RSVP form!

What We'll Be Doing

During this week, we will be deploying 33 temperature loggers throughout the Luckiamute Watershed. At each site, we will secure the loggers in the stream and collect several habitat variables. Your assistance ensures we get this equipment out on time to capture data during the warmest parts of the year.

Project Background

Our Temperature Monitoring Program, funded by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), plays a big role in our restoration strategy. We maintain 33 stations across the watershed to collect continuous stream temperature data from May through October. Water temperature is considered a "limiting factor" for native salmon and trout; this data helps us identify which areas provide ideal habitat and where restoration may be needed.

Deployment Details: Week of May 18th

We are looking for two volunteers per day to assist with these deployments.

• Meeting Point: LWC Office — 165 D St, Independence, OR 97351.
• Transportation: Meet at the office at 9:00 AM. From there, we will provide transportation to the field sites for the day.
• Schedule: We expect to return to the office no later than 5:00 PM.
• The Terrain: Volunteers should be comfortable walking or wading on uneven terrain for up to a half-mile.

What to Bring

• Gear: Please bring waders, hip boots, or knee-high boots if you have them. (If not, let us know on the form below and we will do our best to find a pair for you).
• Food/Water: We will provide extra water, but please bring a packed lunch and your own reusable water bottle.