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Adopt-a-Storm Drain
Adopt-a-Storm Drain asks Town of Fort Mill residents to adopt a drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and...
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Adopt-a-Storm Drain asks Town of Fort Mill residents to adopt a drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution. Less…
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Adopt-a-Stream Freshwater Monitoring Volunteer Workshop Friday December 15th
**Location for this training is Indian Land, Del Web Library**
All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and...
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**Location for this training is Indian Land, Del Web Library**
All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream program.
This training will provide classroom and in-stream instruction for volunteer monitors on how to: select a monitoring site, use chemical/bacteria equipment properly, collect samples, test water quality, enter data, determine stream conditions and practice safety in the field. Come prepared to get your feet wet!
Individuals must pass an open book exam, at the end of the workshop, to become a certified volunteer and be able to enter data into the www.scadoptastream.org database. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt a site to sample, monthly, to establish valuable data on baseline conditions of your stream.
The workshop will last from 9am to 4pm. Please bring your own lunch & dress for the weather. Less…
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Adopt-a-Stream Freshwater Monitoring Volunteer Workshop March 15 2025
All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream...
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All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream program.
This training will provide classroom and in-stream instruction for volunteer monitors on how to: select a monitoring site, use chemical/bacteria equipment properly, collect samples, test water quality, enter data, determine stream conditions and practice safety in the field. Come prepared to get your feet wet!
Individuals must pass an open book exam, at the end of the workshop, to become a certified volunteer and be able to enter data into the www.scadoptastream.org database. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt a site to sample, monthly, to establish valuable data on baseline conditions of your stream.
The workshop will last from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Please bring your own lunch & dress for the weather. Less…
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Adopt-a-Stream Freshwater Monitoring Volunteer Workshop Sunday September 15th
The Stormwater Department is hosting a Freshwater workshop at the Anne Springs Close Greenway's Rush Pavilion on Sunday September 15th...
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The Stormwater Department is hosting a Freshwater workshop at the Anne Springs Close Greenway's Rush Pavilion on Sunday September 15th from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream program.
This training will provide classroom and in-stream instruction for volunteer monitors on how to: select a monitoring site, use chemical/bacteria equipment properly, collect samples, test water quality, enter data, determine stream conditions and practice safety in the field. Come prepared to get your feet wet!
Individuals must pass an open book exam, at the end of the workshop, to become a certified volunteer and be able to enter data into the www.scadoptastream.org database. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt a site to sample, monthly, to establish valuable data on baseline conditions of your stream.
Please bring your own lunch & dress for the weather. Restrooms are available at this locatLess…
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Adopt-a-Stream Litter Clean Up Waiver
Informed consent waiver for litter clean up volunteers
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Adopt-a-Stream Macroinvertebrates Volunteer Workshop Sunday April 28th 2024
Learn to monitor water quality in freshwater streams! No scientific background or experience is necessary--all are welcome to learn how...
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Learn to monitor water quality in freshwater streams! No scientific background or experience is necessary--all are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream program!
This FREE training will provide classroom and in-stream instruction for volunteer monitors on how to collect and identify macroinvertebrates to use as water quality indicators. Come prepared to get your feet wet!
Individuals must pass an open-book exam at the end of the workshop to become certified volunteers and be able to enter data into the www.scadoptastream.org database. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt a site to sample biannually to establish valuable data on the conditions of your stream.
This is an in-person workshop that will be held rain or shine, 9am-3:30pm. Please bring your own lunch, dress for the weather, and invite a friend. Registration is required and spots are limited--please sign up in advance to reserve your seat!Less…
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Adopt-a-Stream Macroinvertebrates Volunteer Workshop Sunday October 8 2023
Learn to monitor water quality in freshwater streams! No scientific background or experience is necessary--all are welcome to learn how...
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Learn to monitor water quality in freshwater streams! No scientific background or experience is necessary--all are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream program!
This FREE training will provide classroom and in-stream instruction for volunteer monitors on how to collect and identify macroinvertebrates to use as water quality indicators. Come prepared to get your feet wet!
Individuals must pass an open-book exam at the end of the workshop to become certified volunteers and be able to enter data into the www.scadoptastream.org database. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt a site to sample biannually to establish valuable data on the conditions of your stream.
This is an in-person workshop that will be held rain or shine, 10am-4pm. Please bring your own lunch, dress for the weather, and invite a friend. Registration is required and spots are limited--please sign up in advance to reserve your seat!Less…
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Litter Clean Up Report
Form for use by Adopt-a-Stream program volunteer, group clean up volunteers as well as Litter Sweep.
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Stormwater Volunteer Waiver
Informed consent waiver for litter clean up, adopt-a-storm drain and other volunteers
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Team Up to Clean Up Group Application
Application for Local Program Designation and Agreement.
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Adopt-a-Stream Application
Application for Local Program Designation and Agreement.
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Adopt-a-Stream Freshwater Monitoring Volunteer Workshop June 27 2025
All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream...
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All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream program.
This training will provide classroom and in-stream instruction for volunteer monitors on how to: select a monitoring site, use chemical/bacteria equipment properly, collect samples, test water quality, enter data, determine stream conditions and practice safety in the field. Come prepared to get your feet wet!
Individuals must pass an open book exam, at the end of the workshop, to become a certified volunteer and be able to enter data into the www.scadoptastream.org database. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt a site to sample, monthly, to establish valuable data on baseline conditions of your stream.
The workshop will last from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Please bring your own lunch & dress for the weather. Less…
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Adopt-a-Stream Freshwater Monitoring Volunteer Workshop Monday April 22nd
All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream...
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All are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream program.
This training will provide classroom and in-stream instruction for volunteer monitors on how to: select a monitoring site, use chemical/bacteria equipment properly, collect samples, test water quality, enter data, determine stream conditions and practice safety in the field. Come prepared to get your feet wet!
Individuals must pass an open book exam, at the end of the workshop, to become a certified volunteer and be able to enter data into the www.scadoptastream.org database. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt a site to sample, monthly, to establish valuable data on baseline conditions of your stream.
The workshop will last from 9am to 3:30pm. Please bring your own lunch & dress for the weather. Less…
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Adopt-a-Stream Kit Refill Request Form
Form to be used by registered SC Adopt-a-Stream volunteers to inform Town staff of any issues with the test kits.
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Adopt-a-Stream Macroinvertebrates Volunteer Workshop Saturday April 12 2025
Learn to monitor water quality in freshwater streams! No scientific background or experience is necessary--all are welcome to learn how...
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Learn to monitor water quality in freshwater streams! No scientific background or experience is necessary--all are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream program!
This FREE training will provide classroom and in-stream instruction for volunteer monitors on how to collect and identify macroinvertebrates to use as water quality indicators. Come prepared to get your feet wet!
Individuals must pass an open-book exam at the end of the workshop to become certified volunteers and be able to enter data into the www.scadoptastream.org database. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt a site to sample biannually to establish valuable data on the conditions of your stream.
This is an in-person workshop that will be held rain or shine, 8:30am-3:30pm. Please bring your own lunch, dress for the weather, and invite a friend. Registration is required and spots are limited--please sign up in advance to reserve your seLess…
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Adopt-a-Stream Macroinvertebrates Volunteer Workshop Sunday October 6 2024
Learn to monitor water quality in freshwater streams! No scientific background or experience is necessary--all are welcome to learn how...
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Learn to monitor water quality in freshwater streams! No scientific background or experience is necessary--all are welcome to learn how to collect data that can help protect and restore freshwater streams through the SC Adopt-a-Stream program!
This FREE training will provide classroom at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill and in-stream instruction for volunteer monitors on how to collect and identify macroinvertebrates to use as water quality indicators.
Individuals must pass an open-book exam at the end of the workshop to become certified volunteers and be able to enter data into the www.scadoptastream.org database. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt a site to sample biannually to establish valuable data on the conditions of your stream.
This is an in-person workshop that will be held rain or shine, 8:30am-3:30pm. Please bring your own lunch, dress for the weather and be prepared to get your feet wet!Less…
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Contractor Education Acknowledgement
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Storm Drain Marking Waiver
Informed consent waiver for storm drain marking volunteers
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Streambank Stabilization Workshop with Clemson Extension Friday February 20th, 10am to 2pm
The Town of Fort Mill Stormwater Department and Clemson Extension are pleased to offer Clemson’s Stream Bank Repair program to local...
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The Town of Fort Mill Stormwater Department and Clemson Extension are pleased to offer Clemson’s Stream Bank Repair program to local homeowners, land managers, park staff, and landscape professionals to help address erosion and instability along small streams. This workshop will highlight practices to help stabilize and revegetate streambanks. Participants will go home with new skills and resources to address stream erosion issues. The workshop is free to registered participants and will include a boxed lunch.
The morning will be spent in the classroom and the afternoon at a local creek, where participants will put their new knowledge to work installing native plants and live stakes.
Come prepared to be outdoors in the afternoon, boots that can get wet and clothes that can get muddy are highly encouraged! Bring a refillable water bottle.
Participants will be contacted closer to the workshop for their lunch order. Less…
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Town of Fort Mill Lead and Copper Inventory
If you want to do your own inventory on your line, please complete the form and submit pictures to Matt Kennedy at mkennedy@fortmillsc...
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If you want to do your own inventory on your line, please complete the form and submit pictures to Matt Kennedy at mkennedy@fortmillsc.gov. Less…