Citizen science volunteer opportunities on Seminole County waterways

Volunteers are needed for two projects this summer:

Freshwater Algae Survey

Volunteers are needed to assist with a monthly algae survey conducted at various stations in the Wekiva River! Help collect, clean, and weigh algae samples; training provided. Walking or paddling will be necessary to access sites. Sampling will occur on 3rd Saturday of the month, & some Wednesdays. RSVP required: Amanda Swisher (answisher@crimson.ua.edu, 407.923.4215) or Deborah Shelley (drshelley@earthlink.net, 407.967.7932).

Freshwater Turtle Survey

July 20–26, 2018: Help the North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group (NAFTRG) survey the turtles of the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run! 4 to 6 volunteers are needed to assist each day (some evenings) with turtle collection and canoeing. RSVP required (serv@seminolecountyfl.gov; 407-665-2457); SERV can connect volunteers with NAFTRG. For more details of volunteer tasks, visit the NAFTRG website.