Save The River® Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper®

Save The River is a non-profit, member-based environmental organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the ecological integrity of the Upper St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education and research.

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The Riverkeeper Monitoring Program is running every Thursday in July and August from 9AM to 12PM at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center.

This is a great way to become more confident when identifying native vs. invasive species, chemical foam, and other indicators of river health. We can all keep our river safe, which is why this program is open to all ages.

Part of the day will be spent on the water in kayaks, so you’ll attain hands-on experience in the river. Just don’t forget to pack sunscreen and some water for the ride.

You can register today by calling the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center at (315) 482-2479. Please email education@savetheriver.org to be notified of future volunteer training sessions.

Feel confident being the eyes and hears of the river and always call in suspicious stuff to Save the River at (315) 686-2010.

Our Riverkeeper Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems.

Riverkeeper volunteers will be trained to:

– Identify pollution and its sources 

– Recognize wildlife die-offs and subtle changes in the River ecosystem that can indicate changes in River health

– Distinguish native and invasive plant species

– Effectively report these problems to the proper authorities

– Use citizen science apps like iMapInvasives to contribute to research

Volunteers who attend a training session will receive all the materials needed to participate in the program as well as a Save The River t-shirt.

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How do I sign up?

Trainings are held at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center at Wellelsey Island State Park on Thursdays in July and August from 9am to 12pm. To be notified of future volunteer training sessions, email education@savetheriver.org. To register, please call (315) 482-2479.