Every summer the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership and Rutgers Extension / Middlesex County EARTH Center take water samples from public access (non-bathing, fishing, and recreational) sites along our Raritan River to document bacterial contamination. 

This past Monday, the Interstate Environmental Commission joined us to train our volunteers. We learned how to collect samples and data with safety and scientific rigor.

Having completed this training, our volunteers will be able to sign-up to help with sample collection, sample preparation, analysis of findings, and science communication. Thank you to all our volunteers, and to the Interstate Environmental Commission!