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?

AquaWatch aims to raise awareness of climate change impacts on local waterways by engaging the public and students in water level monitoring.

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

Serve citizen science needs through an online data platform

Crowd sourcing water quality data across America

To remove pollution from creek

The Conservation Conversation lecture series, held quarterly on the third Thursday from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s Interpretive Center, features expert speakers on topics like habitat restoration and wildlife conservation.