We want to identify and better understand everywhere within town where water flows toward, into, and along our waterways including riparian (water-side) corridors:• Where do we have flooding and flows, especially with Spring snowmelt and rainstorms.• What is the water quality and when – generally clear? Sometimes or always turbid (muddy)? Forms pools and gets real funky?• What flora and fauna does the water support – willows? Songbirds? Pollinators? Frogs? • What are the seasonal patterns?

Better understand this watershed, train citizen scientists to make research-grade observations, help guide watershed conservation

Conserve, protect, and restore Arcade Creek

Collect data on birds for bird conservation

Study and educate the public about local water quality

Understand wildlife dynamics in Minnesota

Crowd sourcing water quality data across America

Collect baseline data on local watersheds

Empowering people to check and report on the health of their local streams