2009.10.13
Upper James River Workshop Saturday Oct. 24 at Roanoke Cement
Catawba Creek is an important tributary of the Upper James River Watershed in Botetourt County. Ultimately it is a part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, too.
What: Catawba Creek Stream monitor training
When: Sat. October 24 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free lunch provided
Where: Roanoke Cement on Catawba Road Rt 779.
The health of streams like Catawba Creek which runs across western and northern Botetourt County and empties into the James River north of Fincastle is an important concern for not only the local creek including water and wildlife, but also the James River watershed and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. Water quality is an ever increasing conservation topic. The workshop will teach the average citizen how to become a stream monitor.
Genevieve Goss of Fincastle, an area conservation advocate said, "The event will make a citizen scientist out of you!" A participant will receive the training necessary to become a certified stream monitor. To register contact Goss at 966-4604 or online at genevieve@valleyconservation.org.
The event is being held in conjunction with Roanoke Cement Company, Virginia Save our Streams, Valley Conservation Council and Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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