MANSFIELD — The next training and orientation session for Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) Volunteer Precipitation Monitors will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Richland County Longview Center at 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 258, Mansfield.
Registration is requested by Feb. 26 by emailing Contact@RichlandSWCD or calling Theresa at 419-747-8685.
If you enjoy keeping track of when it rains or snows, you’ll enjoy this volunteer opportunity.
As a Precipitation Monitor you will measure and record rain and snowfall at your home or business.
Data is used to gauge long-term trends in watershed health and land-use practices.
We’ll train you and provide the equipment; all you need is access to the internet.
Your data is shared with the public in real-time on the Richland SWCD Water Data Map at https://richlandswcd.net/stormwater-drainage/water-data-map/.
If you are looking for an interesting and unique volunteer experience while having fun and supporting conservation, try volunteering with Richland SWCD.
The district has numerous volunteer activities that may be done independently, in the office, at workshops and community events.
Citizen-science opportunities include Precipitation, Lake, and Stream monitoring in Richland County.
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District develops, implements, and assists landowners, government agencies and our partners with a wide range of natural resource conservation programs.
Programs and assistance of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District are available without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.