But the exciting thing about the River Watch Program is that it gives citizens the opportunity to get 'hands-on' experience in protecting and restoring the river by measuring its ability to support living, breathing creatures.
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O ver 30 volunteers participated in a citizens monitoring training program held June 5 of this year along the river north of Covington. Representatives from the Izaak Walton League of America introduced parents, students, teachers, and members of local civic organizations to the monitoring procedures and described the stream insects and crustaceans they should look for. Volunteers also received tips on identifying and limiting the effect of nonpoint source pollution on the river and its tributaries. S he plans to involve her environmental science students from Christ Episcopal School in Covington in the project as well. There is no betted environmental education than that.