WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Where will you go?

Use the map below to see if this project needs data on a river you’d like to visit. Find the volunteer application below.

Don’t see your favorite river?

Many Wild and Scenic rivers are already well managed by local groups and stewards. These rivers generally have data about water quality already, but many of the local groups run their own monitoring and data collection. The Adventure Scientists project aims to fill critical data gaps in the Wild and Scenic Rivers system, so we’re thrilled by the work already done by these organizations.

Check out this spreadsheet to learn about the stewards of your river, as well as contacts that can help you get involved in the water quality monitoring there.

Wild and Scenic Rivers Volunteer Application

Basic Information

You may be placed on a wait list due to equipment limitations.

First Name

Last Name

Have you volunteered with us before?

YesNo

Phone

No dashes please. Example: 5555555555

Address

City

Country

State

Province

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Zip/Postal Code

Date of Birth

mm/dd/yyyy

Would you be interested in contributing the following skills:

WritingPhotographyVideographyPublic speaking

Website/Blog

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Facebook Handle

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Instagram Handle

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How did you hear about Adventure Scientists?

Describe Other:

Partner Information

How many partners will you be working with?

Partner Info

Adventure Scientists discourages solo adventuring. If you apply to collect data solo, we highly encourage you to always bring one other person with you into the field. Please also be aware that priority will be given to applicants who have at least one dedicated partner.

Groups of four or more are asked to split up. If you're a raft guide, select just yourself.

The partner(s) you list below will be emailed a different application form(s). They must complete these separate applications for your team to be eligible.

First Name

Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only!

Last Name

Partner Two Info

First Name

Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only!

Last Name

Are you volunteering as part of a group? (example: Outdoor Research staff, student groups, etc)

Location and Technology Requirements

Location Information

Anticipated start date:

Select which field seasons you would like to participate in:

Are you able to return to the same sampling area multiple times?

Yes, I can make multiple trips for repeated samplingNo, single trip only*Repeated sampling helps capture important temporal variation in water quality. If you are passing through an area but still want to collect samples, then indicate a single trip.

Anticipated end date of repeat sampling:

What town or city will you be based out of while collecting samples? (Feel free to list multiple).

River Selection

What river(s) are you planning on visiting? We are prioritizing rivers with an unassessed/unknown status this year. Rivers with an impaired or good status will be surveyed on a case by case basis. You MUST consult BOTH the map and the spreadsheet of rivers available for data collection on the webpage where you are applying before answering this question!

Check here if you can be tasked to any river within a certain region.

I'm open to a river assignmentI'd like to pick a specific river

Please describe your situation, and why you're not tied to a specific river.

Status Unknown

Use Ctrl + "Click" or Cmd + "Click" to select multiple rivers.

Status Unassessed

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Status Impaired (remember, this will likely put you on a waitlist, and depending on equipment availability, you may not be able to collect data for this project)

Use Ctrl + "Click" or Cmd + "Click" to select multiple rivers.

Status Good (remember, this will likely put you on a waitlist, and depending on equipment availability, you may not be able to collect data for this project)

Use Ctrl + "Click" or Cmd + "Click" to select multiple rivers.

Use the photo below to select the EPA region that you will sample from

How will you be accessing the river? (Press "Ctrl" on PC or "Command" on Mac to select multiple entries.)

Describe other

Smartphone Requirements

This project requires you to record and upload data using a mobile app. All volunteers must have at least an iPhone 6 or equivalent Android model (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S6) to ensure the highest quality data. If you do not have a suitable smartphone or tablet we can loan you one. Contact us at rivers@adventurescientists.org.

Smartphone Type:

iPhoneAndroidOther

Smartphone Model:

Example: Samsung Galaxy S7

Tell us more about yourself

Briefly describe your outdoor adventure experience/activities as it pertains to river data collection.

Do you have any previous field data collection experience? Describe.

What makes you uniquely able to collect data for this project? (e.g. I'm guiding on a wild and scenic river all year!)

Do you have any significant injuries in the last 18 months that might influence your ability in the outdoors?

Why are you interested in this project? What drives you to volunteer with us?

Do you have specific time constraints that could affect your ability to volunteer for this project?

Do you have any questions for us at this time?

Our awesome brand partners – Sunski, MiiR, Outdoor Research, Croakies, Peak Design, and more – help amplify our voice, and often provide us with gear to celebrate our incredible volunteers. Throughout your time volunteering with us, you could have opportunities to win prizes or just accept gifts from us as a thank you for your work. Are you interested in receiving product from our sponsors?

Yes, count me in!No, I feel best about volunteering without gifts.

By checking this box, I affirm that I will collect data myself and will not train others to do so.

Our mission is to collect the highest-quality data for our partners. Therefore, we need to ensure that we alone train each project participant.

By checking this box, I affirm that I will return project equipment and samples in a timely manner

We have limited project equipment, and a lot of rivers to sample! Please send equipment back as soon as you've completed sampling.

By checking this box, I affirm that I do not represent a commercial group that will be profiting from the data collection process.

Being a part of a commercial group does not immediately disqualify you from joining this project. If you are a member of a commercial group, guide service, etc., sampling should be taken on as a personal project rather than as part of group programming.

By checking this box, I affirm that I am willing and able to carry all necessary project equipment and safety gear. I am fully capable and aware of best practices to safely navigate and thrive in the outdoors.

Contact Information

WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

Where will you go?

Don’t see your favorite river?