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Volunteer Opportunities

WRWA relies on its members and residents of Watershed communities to accomplish our objectives. Whether you are able to volunteer for an ongoing project or for a one-time commitment, we welcome your contributions. Here are some opportunities that are available during 2006:

  • Stream-Team Members: Volunteers are needed to help survey and document key features and resources (including cultural (archaeological or historical), geological, biological (fish, wildlife, plants), recreational and economic elements of the "wild & scenic" designated stretches of the Westfield River. The information gathered will be used to develop a Westfield River Wild & Scenic Stewardship Plan that will guide and focus projects and programs to protect, interpret and enhance those resources. Work will continue during the Summer of 2007! Contact Meredyth Babcock (413) 623-2070, the Westfield River Stewardship Plan Stream-Team Coordinator for more information or to sign up! Free training sessions with Carrie Banks will be held at the Chester Railroad Station on April 21 (10-noon), the Notchview Reservation in Windsor on May 16 (6:30-8:30) and at Stanton Hall in Huntington on May 21 (6:30-8:30).

  • Outreach Assistant: WRWA organizes or participates in a number of events during the year where we register participants or set up a display. Help is often needed for staffing those stations - at the fishway open house, river cleanup, town fairs, River Symposium, etc. If you'd be able to help for a couple of hours, contact Mike Young (562-8498) to discuss upcoming possibilities.

  • Count Migratory Fish and Eels: at the West Springfield fish ladder from April to September. Contact Henry Warchol (562-3467) or Bill Rose (786-0195) for more information.

  • Trip Leader: We've been offering more outdoor trips during the past couple of years, but are always looking for new ideas and/or leaders. If you've got a favorite spot in the watershed that you'd be willing to share with others, let us know and we'll schedule you in. Contact Mike Young (562-8498) for more information.