Adopt a Temperature Logger
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Flexible volunteer opportunity for community members to support monitoring efforts on the Blue River.
Email info@blueriverwatershed.org to "adopt" a logger. Get trained on how to monitor, locate, and download data off a simple device and make a huge difference. What you need:
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Why we monitor temperature
The Blue River has two major impoundments (dams) that affect the temperature of the water. Dillon Reservoir is primarily a bottom release dam with the outlet structure located over 250 feet below the surface of the lake. Temperatures that far down are steady and cold. In the summer, water entering the reservoir is much warmer that what is released. In the winter, the insulated water is actually warmer. The result, a challenging thermograph for the life cycles of aquatic fish and bugs. By monitoring water flowing out of the dam and comparing it to the natural stream temperatures, we can understand our target "natural" temperatures and build a habitat restoration plan to better support our ecosystem. |
Volunteer Resources
Logger User Guide
| Adopt a Logger Instructions |
Volunteer Waiver -
REQUIRED sign and return for each person
REQUIRED sign and return for each person
| Volunteer Liability Waiver |
