Scientist-trained volunteers

Monitoring Rhode Island waters

URI Watershed Watch collects current water quality information of Rhode Island surface water resources through trained volunteer water quality monitors. Learn what is monitored and why.

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What is Monitored?

Volunteer monitors collect data from May to October to get a comprehensive view of the waterbody. Learn more about what is monitored.

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Monitoring Sites

In 2024, our volunteers are monitoring more than 250 locations in RI and nearby CT and MA - adding to more than half a million lines of data.

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Monitoring Schedules

2024 monitoring schedules posted in case you want to know when and how frequently our volunteers are in the field.

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Returning Volunteers

We appreciate you coming back to monitor your waterway! Click here to learn about our refresher classes, equipment pickup and the waiver form to fill out and return.

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