[at-l] Water Quality Monitoring on the

[camojack at comcast.net]

I'm already on it; we're going out on September 29th to take samples from a couple of springs here in PA...
-"Camo" 

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From: "Clark Wright" <icw at dhwlegal.com> 

> Thanks for the heads up, Jeanne; to all AT-L'rs, this is a great idea, and a 
> great way to get involved in "a new direction." I firmly believe that for 
> the AT to survive and prosper in the years and decades ahead, we need to 
> find ways to tie it to more and more of the fabric of the Earth, and the 
> good folk who live in places near and far from the actual trailway. The 
> more we learn about how this wonderful, but fragile and thin pathway is 
> interconnected with broader ecosystems, the better we are - both in terms of 
> advancing knowledge, and in advancing broader awareness. Long term, I have 
> high hopes for the ATC's MEGA transect program, which is just getting off 
> the ground, and this kind of testing to learn about water quality is a small 
> step in that direction. Not only do we need to stir a new generation of 
> volunteers, but also new ways to view and learn about the Trail. 
> 
> Clark Wright 
> [Thru-Thinker, and now new ATC Board Member to boot!] 
> 
> I. Clark Wright, Jr. 
> DAVIS HARTMAN WRIGHT PLLC 
> 209 Pollock Street 
> New Bern, NC 28560 
> 252-514-2828 (office) 
> 252-514-9878 (fax) 
> 252-229-5900 (cell) 
> icw at dhwlegal.com 
> 
> Mr. Wright has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in 
> America for over a decade. 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Jeanne Mahoney [mailto:jmahoney at appalachiantrail.org] 
> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 4:37 PM 
> To: at-l at backcountry.net 
> Subject: [at-l] Water Quality Monitoring on the 
> 
> Appalachian Trail Conservancy Needs Volunteer Hikers - September 18 - 
> October 19 
> 
> 
> 
> As part of the Appalachian Trail MEGA-Transect Initiative, the Appalachian 
> Trail Conservancy (ATC) has partnered with the Water Environment Federation 
> (WEF) to host the First Annual A.T. Water Resources Monitoring event. We're 
> looking for volunteers to help us determine the quality of water resources 
> along the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. 
> 
> 
> 
> Volunteers can spend less than a day on this project and no special training 
> is required. ANYONE WHO CAN ARRANGE A HIKE ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL 
> SOMETIME BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 18 AND OCTOBER 18, 2007 CAN PARTICIPATE! This 
> position is ideal for adults, as well as families and supervised youth 
> groups - classes, clubs, and scouts. ATC has some sampling kits set aside 
> for volunteers and will distribute them to the first volunteers who request 
> them - FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. Each kit has enough material for several 
> samples and will be ideal for a group of hikers. 
> 
> 
> To register, or for more information, start at our website: 
> http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.jkLXJ8MQKtH/b.3066845/k.CE10/WWMD 
> .htm 
> > D.htm> or contact us at waterquality2007 at appalachiantrail.org 
> . 
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you, 
> 
> 
> 
> Jeanne Mahoney 
> 
> Volunteer Resources Coordinator 
> 
> Appalachian Trail Conservancy 
> 
> 799 Washington Street, P. O. Box 807 
> 
> Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 
> 
> www.appalachiantrail.org 
> 
> jmahoney at appalachiantrail.org 
> 
> 304-535-6331, ext.107 
> 
> 304-535-2667 (fax) 
> 
> 
> 
> The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a 
> volunteer-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the 
> 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a 250,000-acre greenway 
> extending from Maine to Georgia. Our mission is to ensure that future 
> generations will enjoy the clean air and water, scenic vistas, wildlife and 
> opportunities for recreation and renewal along the entire Trail corridor. To 
> become a member, call 304.535.6331, ext. 119, or visit our Web site at 
> www.appalachiantrail.org. There, you will also find volunteer opportunities 
> and general hiking information. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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