Self-Guided Training Links for Volunteers
General safety precautions for volunteers
2020 Citizen Science Volunteer Manual Section 1
What to expect, what to wear, or to bring with you
2020 Citizen Science Volunteer Manual Pages 1-3
All volunteers should always bring their own mask, water bottle, and wear appropriate sturdy shoes. In some situations, you may get wet. Optional, but helpful are: personal work gloves, a towel, change of socks/clothes, snacks, bug repellent and/or sunscreen.
Current health status of streams in MD
Learn more about:
Interactive Map for Maryland (DNR website)
Benthic Macroinvertebrates
Overview: What are Benthic Macroinvertebrates? (website by MontCo DEP)
How ACWA samples: 2020 Volunteer Manual Section 4
