Become a citizen scientist! 2017 Blue Thumb Events
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The goal of Blue Thumb is to provide stream protection through education. We accomplish this by empowering citizen scientist to test streams near where they live and teaching them how to help care for and educate about Oklahoma's water resources.
The first step to becoming a Blue Thumb volunteer is to attend a training for new volunteers. We hold several throughout the year in different parts of the state, so hopefully there is one being help near you soon. If you have a group of 10 or more people that are interested in becoming volunteers, let us know and we can schedule a special training in your area. The training teaches you how to do the chemical and biological collections and testing; you will learn what a watershed is and how you impact it; you will have access to educational tools to take into your community and educate others about protecting water resources. The trainings are about a day and a half and are generally held on a Friday night/Saturday. We are funded through the EPA's Section 319 Program, which covers nonpoint source pollution. This is pollution that flows into our streams and rivers from stormwater runoff. Unlike some states, Oklahoma's stormwater is not treated before it enters a stream, so everything we do on the land, impacts our water quality. The best way to prevent pollution from entering our streams is through education and implementation of best management practices. We are all part of the problem; therefore, we are all part of the solution. Our children and our grandchildren deserve the chance to swim and fish in clean lakes and rivers. Join forces with Blue Thumb today for a bright, clean tomorrow! Click here to get your Blue Thumb!
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Sept 8 - 9 - Blue Thumb Training for New Volunteers
Stillwater Community Center Stillwater, OK FREE training for those wanting to become Blue Thumb volunteers. Participants will learn about water quality testing, stream ecology, field collections and educating the public on preventing nonpoint source pollution. To register contact Candice Miller at candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov or call 701-659-0008 Download training flyer with agenda here. Sept 29 - 30- Blue Thumb Training for New Volunteers Tahlequah Armory Municipal Center Tahlequah, OK FREE training for those wanting to become Blue Thumb volunteers. Participants will learn about water quality testing, stream ecology, field collections and educating the public on preventing nonpoint source pollution. To register contact Robert Barossi at robert.barossi@conservation.ok.gov or call 918-398-1804 Download training flyer with agenda here. For Project WET Workshops visit the Project WET Page! |
Funding provided through the US Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 (Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act) via the State of Oklahoma Office of The Secretary of Energy and the Environment.
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