Volunteers play a vital role in citizen science projects like this. This stream monitoring effort is part of the Little Forks Conservancy’s broader mission to protect and enhance land and water resources in the region. Events like this not only support environmental research but also create opportunities for people to connect with nature and learn how healthy ecosystems support the local community.
GLADWINVolunteers are needed for Little Forks Conservancy’s Cedar River stream sampling event on Saturday, May 16, 2026.This long-running project uses aquatic macroinvertebrates – animals without a backbone that can be seen with the naked eye – to help assess water quality in the river.On the morning of the event, teams will gather at 10 a.m. at the G...