{"id":863,"date":"2019-03-20T15:52:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T15:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uown.org\/UOWN-Wordpress\/?page_id=863"},"modified":"2026-03-12T20:12:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:12:23","slug":"river-rendezvous","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uown.org\/UOWN-Wordpress\/events\/river-rendezvous\/","title":{"rendered":"River Rendezvous"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

River Rendezvous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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April 18, 2026<\/strong>
9 a.m. to 2 p.m
Sandy Creek Nature Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a brief orientation (coffee provided) volunteers will go to various stream sites in the Athens area where they will monitor for biological, bacterial, and\/or chemical water quality. Volunteers drive to 2-4 sites with 2-3 other volunteers and collect water samples that are then brought back and tested on site. No experience needed. Just dress to get wet and dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UOWN uses the information collected to track the health of our streams and detect water quality issues. The results are shared with local and state organizations. This is a great way to put in some outdoor volunteer time and learn water quality testing procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those obtaining water samples for chemical analysis (pH, turbidity, conductivity, etc.) need not have any previous training or experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those that wish to collect aquatic invertebrate samples must have completed training in the proper techniques for collecting macro-invertebrate samples. Training using the Adopt-A-Stream methodology is acceptable. If you feel you have appropriate training that is not through Adopt-A-Stream please indicate such training on the registration page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register to participate via Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to our 2026 sponsors!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Along with memberships, River Rendezvous sponsorships are critical in supporting UOWN’s work on behalf of our community and waterways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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