Culvert Assessment Kickoff and Picnic
Explore back roads. Assess stream crossings. Connect with your community.
Join us for a special day in the field doing Culvert Assessments in the Canadarago Lake Watershed!
We’re inviting volunteers to team up with our trained Lead Observers for a hands-on introduction to culvert assessments. Whether you're curious about the project or ready to commit to helping throughout the summer, this is a great opportunity to try it out, learn the ropes, and connect with others. These assessments inform if local culverts meet the needs of aquatic organisms and their habitats/migration patterns.
What’s happening:
Small group culvert assessments guided by trained leaders
Opportunity for new volunteers to observe, assist, and learn
Choose a target watershed to work in, and decide if you want to join a volunteer team for future summer assessments
Summer-wide effort:
Throughout the summer, volunteer teams will be assessing culverts near the Canadarago Lake, Otsego Lake, and Butternut Creek watersheds.
Stick around after!
We’ll wrap up with a picnic celebration to thank our current team and welcome new helpers. Food, drinks, and good company provided! It’s also a great time to discuss availability, set goals and schedules for assessments, and enjoy the outdoors together. We will plan on picnicking at Baker's Beach, or the Richfield Springs Co-Op in case of rain.
📍 Location: Near Canadarago Lake (exact meeting point will be sent out prior to event)
📆 Date: July 8, 2025
🕑 Time: 9:00–12:30 PM assessments, 12:30–2:00 PM picnic
**Time subject to change due to rain forecast.
Bring: tall waterproof boots or waders, bug spray/sun screen, a rain coat
Sign up here or RSVP to Kendall Jacob at volunteer@occainfo.org to join or learn more. Let’s protect our watersheds—one culvert at a time!
To learn more about this program, visit www.occainfo.org/culvert-team