Ongoing

Spring “Quaran-green” Photo Challenge

Looking for a great reason to step outdoors? How about a photo challenge with a chance to win a $25 e-gift card 2 times a week! We are offering 2 challenges per week throughout May and the first week of June for a total of 9 - each focusing on a different theme that we will provide you. At the end of each challenge, GSWA staffers will vote on the top 3 photos. The first place photo wins the $25 e-gift card, and the other 2 receive bragging rights as honorable mentions. We will repeat this process until the end of May. As a finale, GSWA staffers will select one photo among all of the submissions as an overall contest winner. This earns the contestant the title of "Best in Show" and the final $25 e-gift card.      Challenge #3 winning photo by Keara G. of Collingswood, NJ / Theme: Biodiversity       You may submit up to 3 photos for each theme/challenge. Be sure to: caption your photo  mention the theme include your name and your town   Final Challenge #9: Starts Fri, May 29 @ 9 am / ends Fri, June 5 @ 9 am Theme: […]

Free Stream Assessment Training (All Summer)

GSWA made our Stream Assessment Training Class as a take-home guide. This self-paced, four-part series will cover everything you need to know to become a fully trained visual-stream assessment volunteer and ready to conduct an assessment! Not ready to commit to becoming a volunteer? No problem, feel free to enjoy this training course for your own personal river knowledge. Session 1: Explore the types of streams in our area, different characteristics of a stream and why they are important, and how to draw a basic sketch of your stream. Click HERE for Session 1 Stream Assessment Training Guide Click HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers pages 1 and 2 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment)   Session 2: Learn about Habitat parameters such as habitat cover, silt/sediment, and streamflow. Click HERE for Session 2 Stream Assessment Training Guide Click HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers page 3 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment)   Session 3: Covers the remainder of the habitat parameters looking at riffles and the vegetation buffers along the stream side. Click HERE for Session 3 Stream Assessment Training Guide Click HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers pages 4 and 5 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment) Session 4: (Coming this Fall) Will teach you how to measure […]