How to Volunteer

Than you for your interest in the Mon River QUEST!

We are currently looking for watershed groups and or individuals that are interested in providing water sampling data to be displayed on our mon river quest website. It is very simple to get signed up. First, contact Glenn Waldron and let him know you are interested in becoming a volunteer. He will send you a data entry sign-up form. We will then need you to fill out the document and submit it. You will receive an email confirmation that includes your username and password to access the online data entry form on our site.

*PLEASE NOTE* - It may take 24-48 hours to receive your username and password.

For additional information about the Mon River QUEST program, or if you have questions on how to sign-up, please contact Glenn Waldron at Glenn.Waldron@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-7085.

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Get involved with your local watershed groups!

	Dunkard Creek Watershed Association (WV) Website: www.dunkardcreek.org Contact: Betty Wiley, betty.w304@gmail.com
	Friends of the Cheat Website: www.cheat.org Contact: Amanda Pitzer, Executive Director, amanda@cheat.org -or- David Manthos, OSM/Vista, david.manthos@gmail.com Mission Statement: "To restore, preserve, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River watershed." Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/52328656469/
	Friends of Deckers Creek Website: www.deckerscreek.org Contact: Sarah Veselka, Executive Director, sarah@deckerscreek.org Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/50826869222/
	Greene County Watershed Alliance Website: http://tps.waynesburg.edu/web/servleadershipstudies/greene-watershed-alliance Contact: Terri Davin, greenewatersheds@gmail.com Primary Beneficiaries/Areas of Service: " The Watershed Alliance seeks to benefit Greene County residents through education and outreach. Their service areas include Ruff Creek watershed in Washington Township and the Dunkard watershed in Dunkard Township."
	Guardians of the West Fork Website: www.guardiansofthewestfork.com Contact: John Eleyette, Executive Officer, jmeleyette@rocketmail.com Mission Statement: "Guardians of the West Fork Watershed is a volunteer 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the ecological intergrity of the West Fork River, its tributaries, and its watershed. It will monitor and assist agencies in monitoring the biological, physical, chemical and clutrural characteristics of the watershed to identify sources of degradation and suggest their elimination. It will publicize the status of the watershed and encourage education and recreational enjoyment of the watershed. It will seek wide membership and outside funding to support its activities."
	Izaak Walton League's Harry Enstrom Chapter (PA) Website: https://sites.google.com/site/harryenstromchapter/ Contact: Kenneth Duffala, harryenstromiwla@gmail.com Mission Statement: To strive for the purity of water, the clarity of air, and the wise stewardship of the land and its resources. To know the beauty and understanding of nature and the value of wildlife, woodlands and open space. To the preservation of this heritage and to man's sharing in it. I pledge myself as a member of the Izaak Walton League of America.
	Jacobs Creek Watershed Association (PA) Website: www.jacobscreekwatershed.org Contact: Patty Miller, jcwatershed@gmail.com Mission Statement/Background: Located in the foothills of the scenic Laurel Mountains, the Jacobs Creek Watershed is a treasure-trove of flowing streams, placid lakes, forests, family farmlands and close knit communities. Jacobs Creek Watershed Association (JCWA) works to preserve, protect and nurture our diverse watershed so we all can enjoy its gifts for generations to come. We encourage you to browse our website, learn more about Jacobs Creek Watershed and join with us to make a difference - and have fun while you’re doing it! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jacobscreekwatershed
	Mountain Watershed Association (PA) Website: www.mtwatershed.com Contact: Krissy Kasserman, Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, yrk@mtwatershed.com Mission Statement/Background: MWA was founded in 1994 to protect, conserve and restore the Indian Creek watershed. In 2003, we became home of the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, expanding MWA's vision into the Yough basin. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mountain.watershed
	North Fork Watershed Project Website: www.northforkwatershed.org Contact: Athey Lutz, Project Director,projdir@northforkwatershed.org Mission Statement: "The North Fork of the Blackwater River is impacted by Acid Mine Drainage (AMD), and associated metal deposits caused by runoff from abandoned deep and surface mines from the early 1900s. The North Fork Watershed Project, established in the summer of 2002, is working to find creative community-based solutions, taking into consideration the rich historic and cultural resources of the North Fork watershed. Water treatment systems combined with historic preservation and interpretation will restore and enhance the beauty and recreational potential of the North Fork and adjacent land." Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Fork-Watershed-Project/165014823562290
	Save the Tygart Watershed Association Website: www.savethetygartriver.org Contact: Leroy Stanley, Director, lgscarporg@aol.com Mission Statement: "To save the Tygart Valley River from Acid Mine Drainage and other pollution thereby insuring a clean source of water for ourselves, our children and future generations to enjoy." Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-the-Tygart-Watershed-Association/155647004478169?sk=info
	Washington County Watershed Alliance Website: www.pawccd.org/watersheds.html Contact: Jennifer Dann, Watershed Specialist, jdann@pawccd.org
	White Day Creek Watershed Association Website: www.savewhitedaycreek.org Contact: David Cassell, mtbikewv@comcast.net Mission Statement: "To maintain and protect White Day Creek and its watershed. We feel this watershed is unique: its tributaries, farmland, forest, people, and surrounding communities are very special." Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Day-Creek-Watershed-Association/112227698823206?sk=wall
	Youghiogheny River Watershed Association Website: www.youghioghenyriver.org Contact: James Stanton, Chairman, jamesrstanton@verizon.net Mission Statement/Background: "The Youghiogheny River Watershed Association (YRWA) formed in 2000 to address environmental issues that impact the watershed. Through a collaboration of partnerships with local communities, federal, state, and local government agencies as well as with non-profit conservation organizations, they are working toward their goal of watershed-wide restoration. These partnerships identified and initiated acid mine drainage abatement projects, stream bank stabilization and fencing projects, and conducted environmental education in the watershed.