Become the eyes and ears of the Charles, as a Visual Cyanobacteria Monitor!
Do you walk, bike, or paddle along the Charles? Cyanobacteria blooms can develop quickly, and we need volunteers like you to be the eyes and ears of our river.
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green or toxic algae, are naturally occurring microorganisms found in our rivers, lakes, and ponds.
Excess phosphorus from stormwater runoff and warmer temperatures cause cyanobacteria populations to explode into a toxic bloom, releasing dangerous cyanotoxins that threaten public health, are fatal to pets, and are harmful to the ecosystem.
With climate change bringing increased precipitation and extreme heat, cyanobacteria blooms are becoming more frequent, long-lasting, and severe. The Charles River has had cyanobacteria blooms almost every summer for the last decade, with the longest bloom lasting twelve weeks in 2020.
Join us on July 9th from 6-7pm for our virtual training
Can’t attend the training? No worries, the training will be recorded, and self-guided materials will made available to those who cannot attend the online training.