Storm Drain Marking:
Get involved! Help prevent non-point pollution by stenciling storm drains - "No Dumping – Drains to Waterways". Your group will be introduced to watersheds and learn where our stormwater goes. We provide the program and supplies. You provide the group.
Hoosier Riverwatch:
Hoosier Riverwatch is a state-sponsored water quality monitoring initiative. The program was started in 1994 to increase public awareness of water quality issues and concerns by training volunteers to monitor stream water quality. Hoosier Riverwatch collaborates with agencies and volunteers to:
- Increase public involvement in water quality issues through hands-on training of volunteers in stream monitoring and cleanup activities
- Educate local communities about the relationship between land use and water quality
- Provide water quality information to citizens and governmental agencies working to protect Indiana's rivers and streams
Educators are encouraged to become Hoosier Riverwatch volunteers.
Project WET:
Project WET is a balanced non-biased supplementary curriculum that enhances student learning in all subject and skill areas. It is about many water related topics including atmospheric, surface and ground water; chemistry; water history; watersheds; wetlands; aquatic wildlife; and water quality, use, management, economics, rights, conservation and stewardship. Participants who complete the 6 hour workshop will receive a Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide with a collection of over 90 innovative, interdisciplinary activities that are hands-on, easy to use and FUN! Upcoming workshops can be found on our calendar or you can request a workshop at your school. School workshops are usually completed in two 3-hour after-school sessions.
Stream Clean-Up Spring 2008:
This clean-up event is scheduled to be April 18th and 19th, 2008. Last year, volunteers picked up more than 34 tons of trash along our streams. Sign up now to reserve your place in this great event. Help clean up the streams of Hendricks County.
Dog Days at the Park 2008:
More information coming soon.
Stream Clean-Up Fall 2008:
The 2008 County-Wide Fall Clean-Up is being held October 3rd. Supplies will be provided to all teams that pre-register. Registration is required by September 2nd. Please e-mail bmoore@co.hendricks.in.us or call 317-718-6103 for more information.
Adopt-A-River:
Are you interested in cleaning up a local river or stream? Would you like to receive recognition for your stewardship? If so, the Adopt-A-River (AAR) program may be for you!
Hoosier Riverwatch is seeking community groups, youth groups, businesses, schools, families, and environmental organizations to participate in the Adopt-A-River program. Volunteer groups who commit to cleaning at least a ½ mile stream segment twice per year for two years will be recognized with a large, colorful sign (see below) erected along a highway nearest the "adopted" site. For a complete list of guidelines, download the AAR Application. In general, the following guidelines apply:
- Volunteer groups may participate in the program. A group is identified as two or more people. At least a ½ mile segment of a flowing waterway (river, stream, creek, ditch) must be adopted. Cleanups must be held at least twice per year (with at least four months between each), with at least a two-year commitment. Private property and public access rights along waterways must be observed. Liability waivers must be signed by each volunteer. The adopting group must sign a Statement of Nondiscrimination.
- Hoosier Rierwatch reserves the right to determine the eligibility of streams (or sections of streams) for consideration in the AAR program.
- Click here for Map of Adopt-A-River Groups