UGRA hosts reception for volunteer river monitors.
Kerrville
,
TX
,
October 31, 2005
– On Friday,
October 28th, the Upper Guadalupe River Authority hosted a
reception for its summer volunteer river monitors.
The
reception included a presentation of the results for the Volunteer Summer 2005
“Swimability” Study. Those who participated in the volunteer river
monitoring effort were treated to a presentation of study results showcasing
their contributions. Volunteers also received a copy of the completed study
and a Certificate of Appreciation presented by UGRA Board Director Dr. Jamie
Quintanilla.
“It
is very encouraging to see public participation in UGRA’s water monitoring
efforts. This reception is our way of saying ‘thank you’ and letting our
volunteers know just how much we appreciate their contribution,” said Dr.
Quintanilla.
Also
in attendance were community members who were interested in learning more
about the UGRA’s water sampling programs and becoming UGRA river monitor
volunteers.
The
Volunteer River Monitoring Program was established in 2003 to give citizens
the opportunity to contribute to the understanding and stewardship of the
Guadalupe
River
. “The summer and fall sampling conducted by our volunteers complements
current UGRA sampling and increases the overall value of our water sampling
program,” said Ray Buck, UGRA General Manager.
The
UGRA currently facilitates two major volunteer studies a year focusing on
detecting bacteriological contamination in
Kerr
County
’s rivers and streams. The summer study consists of weekly water collections
at popular recreation sites along the
Guadalupe
River
. The fall volunteer study focuses on water sample collections from smaller
water bodies including springs, seeps and creeks throughout
Kerr
County
.
To
sign up or to learn more about the UGRA’s volunteer water monitoring
programs please contact the UGRA at 896-5445.
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UGRA aspires to be respected for its efficient, responsive
and forthright stewardship of the Upper Guadalupe River and its tributaries.
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