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SUMMARY:Water Monitor Training: Standard Core
LOCATION:Galveston Bay Foundation , 1725 Highway 146, Kemah, TX, 77565
DESCRIPTION:Water Monitor Training: Standard Core\n\n06/25/26 09:00 AM CST\n - 06/25/26 04:00 PM CST\Description:\nBecome a Certified Texas Stream Team Water Quality Monitor\n\nHelp protect the health of Galveston Bay by collecting reliable, long-term water quality data. Through this hands-on, full-day training, you’ll gain the skills needed to monitor tidally influenced waters using Texas Stream Team Standard Core protocols.\n\nYou’ll work alongside experienced staff to learn classroom and field sampling methods used statewide to track the health of Texas waters, while becoming part of a network of volunteers committed to clean water.\n\nNo prior experience required. Supplies and materials are provided. Participants should be prepared for both indoor and outdoor instruction, short walks between locations, and a commitment to monthly monitoring after certification.\n\nBe prepared to help set up the room for training and for an orientation on the flow of the day.\n\nThis training takes place on Galveston Bay Foundation’s campus in the first building on the left. Restrooms and indoor classroom facilities are available onsite. Carpooling is encouraged.\n\Details:\nHow Standard Core Monitoring Works\n\n\n	Participate in classroom and field instruction on Texas Stream Team approved methods.\n	Learn to collect and analyze water samples from tidally influenced sites.\n	Commit to monthly monitoring at an assigned site using approved protocols.\n	Submit data sheets after each monitoring event.\n	Complete a final QC site visit with a trainer following classroom certification.\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\n\n	Hands-on environmental science skills and field experience\n	Certification through Texas Stream Team Standard Core\n	Connection to a network of local volunteers protecting Texas waters\n	The knowledge that your work informs real-world water protection decisions\n\n\nTraining Day Overview\n\n8:45 – 9:00 AM: Arrival, check-in, and room setup\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Classroom instruction on equipment, water quality parameters, & monitoring methods\n12:00 – 12:45 PM: Lunch break\n12:45 – 3:30 PM: Field demonstration, supervised practice, and individual certification\n3:30 – 4:00 PM: Site assignment or scheduling for future site placement\n\nBefore Training\n\nPlease complete the following before attending:\n\n\n	Standard Core Training Module & Enrollment Form: Complete here ↗\n	Browse Open Monitoring Sites: View dashboard ↗\n\n\nAfter Training\n\nFollowing classroom certification, you’ll schedule a one-on-one field visit with a GBF Trainer or partner organization to complete your Quality Control check. This ensures you can confidently monitor independently and contribute reliable long-term data.\n\nLearn more about Texas Stream Team through The Meadows Center ↗\n\nSign-up on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1257520\n \n\Location:\nGalveston Bay Foundation \n1725 Highway 146\nKemah, TX 77565
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water Monitor Training: Standard Core<br /><br />06/25/26 09:00 AM CST - 06/25/26 04:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><h1><span style="font-size:14px">Become a Certified Texas Stream Team Water Quality Monitor</span></h1>

<p>Help protect the health of Galveston Bay by collecting reliable, long-term water quality data. Through this&nbsp;<strong>hands-on, full-day training</strong>, you&rsquo;ll gain the skills needed to monitor tidally influenced waters using Texas Stream Team Standard Core protocols.</p>

<p>You&rsquo;ll work alongside experienced staff to learn classroom and field sampling methods used statewide to track the health of Texas waters, while becoming part of a network of volunteers committed to clean water.</p>

<p><strong>No prior experience required.</strong>&nbsp;Supplies and materials are provided. Participants should be prepared for both indoor and outdoor instruction, short walks between locations, and a commitment to monthly monitoring after certification.</p>

<p>Be prepared to help set up the room for training and for an orientation on the flow of the day.<br />
<br />
<em>This training takes place on Galveston Bay Foundation&rsquo;s campus in the first building on the left. Restrooms and indoor classroom facilities are available onsite. Carpooling is encouraged.</em></p>
<br />Details:<br /><h2><span style="font-size:14px">How Standard Core Monitoring Works</span></h2>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Participate in classroom and field instruction</strong>&nbsp;on Texas Stream Team approved methods.</li>
	<li><strong>Learn to collect and analyze water samples</strong>&nbsp;from tidally influenced sites.</li>
	<li><strong>Commit to monthly monitoring</strong>&nbsp;at an assigned site using approved protocols.</li>
	<li><strong>Submit data sheets</strong>&nbsp;after each monitoring event.</li>
	<li><strong>Complete a final QC site visit</strong>&nbsp;with a trainer following classroom certification.</li>
</ul>

<h2><span style="font-size:14px">What You&rsquo;ll Gain</span></h2>

<ul>
	<li>Hands-on environmental science skills and field experience</li>
	<li>Certification through Texas Stream Team Standard Core</li>
	<li>Connection to a network of local volunteers protecting Texas waters</li>
	<li>The knowledge that your work informs real-world water protection decisions</li>
</ul>

<h2><span style="font-size:14px">Training Day Overview</span></h2>

<p><strong>8:45 &ndash; 9:00 AM:</strong>&nbsp;Arrival, check-in, and room setup<br />
<strong>9:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM:</strong>&nbsp;Classroom instruction on equipment, water quality parameters, &amp; monitoring methods<br />
<strong>12:00 &ndash; 12:45 PM:</strong>&nbsp;Lunch break<br />
<strong>12:45 &ndash; 3:30 PM:</strong>&nbsp;Field demonstration, supervised practice, and individual certification<br />
<strong>3:30 &ndash; 4:00 PM:</strong>&nbsp;Site assignment or scheduling for future site placement</p>

<h2><span style="font-size:14px">Before Training</span></h2>

<p>Please complete the following before attending:</p>

<ol>
	<li><strong>Standard Core Training Module &amp; Enrollment Form:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/efa910ed3c3e40dca41fbae67e5a9e0c" target="_blank">Complete here ↗</a></li>
	<li><strong>Browse Open Monitoring Sites:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/81c6a11d1315467a8fb4d2ec01c48ac9" target="_blank">View dashboard ↗</a></li>
</ol>

<h2><span style="font-size:14px">After Training</span></h2>

<p>Following classroom certification, you&rsquo;ll schedule a one-on-one field visit with a GBF Trainer or partner organization to complete your Quality Control check. This ensures you can confidently monitor independently and contribute reliable long-term data.</p>

<p>Learn more about Texas Stream Team through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meadowscenter.txst.edu/leadership/texasstreamteam.html" target="_blank">The Meadows Center ↗</a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:14px">Sign-up on our volunteer portal:&nbsp;https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1257520</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
<br />Location:<br />Galveston Bay Foundation <br />1725 Highway 146<br />Kemah, TX 77565
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