What’s in Your Water?
When we turn on our faucets in our homes and businesses, we often assume that what comes out is safe to drink. But do we really know what might be in that glass? Often times the answer is no, but…
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How to Measure Nuisance Algae
We've started a series of video tutorials on stream sampling techniques for Madison Stream Team members. Yay! Videos!
Beaver Mimicry
DAM BUILDERS WANTED. (TEETH OPTIONAL). We've got an interesting project going to help restore Norwegian Creek. We're building Beaver Mimicry Structures (yup, beaver dams) out of willow cuttings. The structures are an easy, low cost way to rehabilitate stream channels…
Meet Torie Bunn, Water Technician
This summer the Madison CD has hired water quality expert Torie Bunn as a summer technician to assist in various water monitoring projects around the valley. After working for a water quality consulting firm for 5 years, Torie came to…
State of the Water Presentation
June 3, 2013: Join us as the Madison Conservation District & DEQ present updates on sample results from water quality monitoring activities around the Madison Watershed. DEQ will also present on the long-range water quality planning process (TMDL) planned for…
Madison Stream Team Training
June 13th, 2013: Madison Stream Team Annual Training: Community members interested in being involved with local water monitoring can attend this informative training. Participants will learn the causes and consequences of water quality impairments, and will learn various sampling techniques. …
Jack Creek Water Monitoring: 2012 Report
We're pleased to release the annual report for our Jack Creek Water Monitoring Project. This project brings together many foundations, organizations, community members, and students for water monitoring and water quality education. It's goal is two-fold: to expose children & the…
Family Fun Night Teaches the Importance of Groundwater
The Madison Watershed Partnership hosted an event for National Groundwater Awareness Week that taught young kids and adults about the role that groundwater plays in our everyday lives. The event started off with everyone making their own "edible aquifers" from…