River Quest – River Guardians

Sarah with World Water Monitoring Challenge-EarthEcho International led students in a water testing station at our River Guardians Environmental Symposium.

This incredible day brought over 400 participants to celebrate and reflect on the success of our River Guardians water monitoring project. Students heard from environmentalists, conservationists, professors, scientists, and other water related organizations. They participated in hands-on activities and spent the afternoon kayaking, fishing, trail biking, and hiking.

The Grifton School River Guardian students perform weekly water testing and held a recent land clean-up.

Water testing equipment delivered – 8th grade science students will be River Guardians!

Water testing equipment delivery – the teacher and students are very excited!

Love A Sea Turtle’s Student Advisory Board Member, Jaein, joins Wellcome Middle School’s River Guardians After-school Club for an afternoon of water testing. Jaein, NC’s National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador, is the project initiator for the after-school club site.

Our River Guardians water monitoring project has expanded to 15 sites in 9 counties on 3 river systems! Love A Sea Turtle’s student leaders are initiating and leading after-school club sites to engage youth in hands-on water science.

We’re excited to have new schools and returning schools participating in our River Guardians Project. With refunding from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board, we will continue to provide scientific water testing equipment to schools on multiple river systems and provide funding assistance for construction of an outdoor science experience center and camping platform. A reflection and celebration day will bring the students together for the second annual River Guardians Environmental Symposium.

Our River Guardians project provides scientific equipment, supplies and support for teachers to engage their students in water testing and data collection throughout the school year.