| Hello WAVE Volunteers,
I hope this email finds you happy and healthy. The WAVE sampling season runs July – Sept and is fast approaching. Your health and safety is our number one priority, please continue to follow any COVID-19 recommendations for any volunteers that would like to participate in 2022.
2021 Results
Samples received from the 2021 sampling season have been posted to the online map. You can also email wave@dec.ny.gov for more details.
2022 Updates
Thank you to everyone that used the online surveys last year! These field forms are available for WAVE volunteers that would like to utilize them for sampling. You can fill out the forms via your smartphone or tablet. The link to the forms is available on the WAVE field forms page.
2022 Reminders
Staff in DEC’s stream section are selecting sites for the 2022 professional stream sampling program. DEC staff will be in the Chemung, Black River and Lower Hudson Basins this summer. Several WAVE sites are among the list of proposed sampling locations. See the complete list of WAVE sites.
WAVE sites that are found to be “possibly impaired” or that had low habitat scores will be considered for the 2022 professional monitoring.
Anyone who can kick over a rock can participate in WAVE by following these simple steps:
1. Select a sampling location. We particularly appreciate samples collected from un-assessed stream segments which are highlighted in this site selection tool. That being said, if the data are locally important, we’ll accept samples from any stream with appropriate habitat.
Site selection tool
2. Get trained in the WAVE method at home, on your own time, by visiting the WAVE Page and reading the WAVE Sampling Guide. Links to online training videos (youtube) are on the main WAVE page (links leave DEC’s website).
3. Find a WAVE team. Find WAVE teams near you using this wave to get connected today! If you can’t find a team near you, consider forming your own team! You can also participate as individuals not associated with a team.
4. Sign the WAVE waiver. WAVE participants must sign and mail in the WAVE waiver to participate.
Stay in the Loop. WAVE announcements are distributed through DEC’s email listserve. To sign up, enter your email address in the blue “DEC Delivers” box on the WAVE page. |
