W.A.V. n.
Acronym for the Watershed Action Volunteers. These special people help to make our lives better by working for healthier watersheds, and have lots of fun in the process!!

The WAV program is administered through the St Johns Water Management District; for more information on how to become a Watershed Action Volunteer in Alachua County, contact Anna Prizzia, Alachua County WAV Coordinator at WAVAlachua@sjrwmd.com or at (352)264-6826.

Message from Anna Prizzia , Alachua County WAV Coordinator

If you would like to volunteer/attend any of the activities listed below, please contact Anna at: WAVAlachua@sjrwmd.com or at (352)264-6826.

WAV Calendar of events for March 2007

Hello Everyone!
I hope you are enjoying the weather as it warms up!  Happy Spring!  It is an exciting time of year, with lots of festivals and special events.  Please come out and volunteer and have fun at the same time! Our children and our waterways need you. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

WAV is starting Monofilament Recycling Program to keep fishing line out of Alachua County's watersays.  If you are interested in helping out with this project, please contact Anna!

Wednesday, March 7th: Advanced Water Quality Training, 5:30-7:00pm.  A training for water quality volunteers to learn nutrient and bacteria sampling techniques that will be used to collect background data for Gainesville Creeks.

Thursday, March 22nd: Low Impact Development Workshop, 9am-4pm.  A workshop for local government that discusses the opportunities and challenges for implementing low impact development ideas for storm water management and design. Volunteer needed to help with logistics such as set-up, sign-in, lunch.

Saturday, March 24th-Sunday the 25th: Kanapaha Spring Garden Festival, 8:00am-4:00pm.  Kanapaha Gardens Annual event, with lots of plants for sale, unique crafts and great music.  WAV will host a booth with info on waterwise landscaping and needs LOTS of help (at least two volunteers for each shift- 8-12, 12-4) with staffing it for the two days!!  Volunteers get in free to festival!

Wednesday, March 28th: Rain Barrel Workshop, 6-8pm.  WAV in partnership with the Alachua County Extension Service will offer a rain barrel workshop, where participants will learn how to make and care for their rain barrel and other easy water saving landscaping tips. Materials Fee- approximately 30$   to sign up, call the Extension Office at 352-955-2402, first come, first serve.

Saturday, March 31st: Santa Fe Lakefest, 9am-2pm.  A fun day out at Lake Santa Fe with crafts and information on how to protect and enjoy the lake. WAV needs two volunteers to staff our booth, and run a craft for kids. Free use of kayaks and canoes at Festival.

Hope to see you at one or more of these events - thanks for your stewardship of our local water resources!!