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Senior Citizen Climate Change Action Group

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Kawartha Conservation has developed a climate change monitoring project that is specifically aimed at senior citizens in the Kawartha Region. Senior citizens have critical skills and localized knowledge of their waterbodies. Combined, they can help inform future decision-making around lake management planning activities in the Kawartha Lakes.

We are looking for a number of volunteers to help collect climate data (rain, air temperature and water temperature) on their property. 

Volunteers have the option to choose between two roles; a mentor role and a volunteer role.

This project provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, long-term data of our watershed as well as providing seniors with an opportunity to network and talk with other like-minded individuals across the watershed.

Roles and Responsibilities

Mentor Volunteer
  • Work with Kawartha Conservation staff in terms of general project coordination
  • Communicate with volunteers and Kawartha Conservation staff
  • Lead an online training session for their group of volunteers  
  • Support volunteers throughout any troubleshooting
  • Collect precipitation and temperature data
  • Data entry
Data Collection Volunteer
  • Attend one online workshop
  • Attend online gatherings and provide feedback.
  • Collect precipitation and temperature data
  • Take photos
  • Data entry

 

All volunteers will be provided with a rain gauge and 2 temperature loggers. All technical training will be provided by Kawartha Conservation staff and mentors through online training.

Volunteer requirements

  • Commit approximately (2-3) hours a week (for Mentors, .5 - 1 hour for Data Collection Volunteers) for 6 months 
  • Be comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and computers
  • Have their own smartphones, tablets, or computer
  • Be comfortable using apps to download and forward files
  • Have direct access to any of the Kawartha Lakes

Join the Senior Citizen Climate Change Action Group

For more information about the Senior Citizen Climate Change Action Group contact:

Rob Stavinga
Watershed Resources Technician
RStavinga@KawarthaConservation.com
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05.328.2271 ext. 229

 

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