Join us to monitor water quality in coastal waterways during the first rain of the year!

First Flush is the first significant rain of the season, when pollutants that have accumulated across the landscape during the dry season can wash off the land and enter storm drains and creeks and eventually flow into the ocean. We are looking for adventurous volunteers to be a scientist for the day to help ensure clean creeks, beaches, and oceans. Tasks include collecting water samples and recording data at sites from Pacifica to Half Moon Bay. These samples will be tested for bacteria, metals, total suspended solids, and nutrients, which can negatively impact humans and wildlife. This is a one-time volunteer event that will have a positive and long-term impact in our community. We don’t know when the first big rains will arrive, but it will likely be in October!

TRAINING MEETING DETAILS:

Virtual Training on Wednesday August 26th 6:30 PM 

• This virtual training outlines the background of the program, sampling methods, and First Flush sampling event logistics.

To register please use this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-flush-volunteer-training-tickets-1987644636614?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have questions, please email us by responding to this message, or at FirstFlush@sanmateoRCD.org.