The Climate Change Action Program is a new monitoring project developed by Kawartha Conservation that aims to make a positive impact on the environment by monitoring precipitation within the Kawartha Lakes!
Kawartha Conservation is looking for a number of volunteers located within the Kawartha Lakes. As a volunteer, you will be responsible for collecting precipitation in the form of rainfall from May to September on your own property. Volunteers will then submit their data onto a online community collaboration network for us to analyze and create a summary report on the trends and patters seen within our watershed. You will receive all the information and equipment needed to collected data, free of charge!
By joining the Climate Change Action Program, you’ll be part of a group of dedicated individuals who care about the changes in climate within the Kawartha Lakes.
Roles and Responsibilities
Volunteer
- Setup equipment on your own property.
- Sign-up as a volunteer on the CoCoRaHS website.
- Collect precipitation in the form of rainfall from May 24th to September 4th (Labour day).
- Upload data to CoCoRaHS website or mobile app.
- Take photos of your experience.
- Work with Kawartha Conservation staff in terms of general project coordination.
- Communicate with volunteers and Kawartha Conservation staff.
Kawartha Conservation Staff
- Provide all equipment required for data collection, free of charge.
- Respond to any questions or concerns from volunteers.
- Provide a summary report based on the data collected by volunteers.
All volunteers will be provided with a standard rain gauge, free of charge. All instructions and training on how to setup, collect and submit data can be found on the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) website.
Volunteer requirements
- Must be located within the Kawartha Lakes.
- Commit to approximately 2-3 hours a week to collecting, recording and submitting precipitation data.
- Be comfortable with computers and smartphones to upload and submit data.
- Be comfortable using apps to download and forward files
- Have a area on your property that is approximately 20-30 feet away from any buildings and trees for rain gauge to be deployed.
Join the Climate Change Action Program
For more information about the Climate Change Action Program contact:
Nathan Rajevski
Assistant Watershed Resources Technician
nrajevski@kawarthaconservation.com
705.328.2271 ext. 235