Community Scientists adopt a stream site in Otsego County to monitor water quality each month. Samples are collected at the site, and the labs are done indoors. This program is year-round.

Starting in 2025, community scientists are assessing the aquatic organism passibility of stream-road crossings in the Otsego Lake, Canadarago Lake, and Butternut Creek watersheds.

Currently recruiting assistants!

Community Scientists who live on or frequent Otsego Lake and Canadarago Lake who regularly assess lake conditions, including the presence of Harmful Algal Blooms and Invasive Species, and report their observations.

Community Scientists who either monitor for, or mitigate the presence of invasive species in Otsego County. This includes terrestial and aquatic insects and plants.

Currently seeking teams to help pull invasives at Larchwood Lake, Silver Lake, Goodyear Lake, and other locations around Otsego County.

Volunteers adopt a stretch of trail at either Arnold Lake State Forest or Basswood Pond State Forest to help maintain throughout the year.