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  • Winter Salt Snapshot- NEW DATE!

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Volunteer to help take water samples at 20 or more points along the Wissahickon Creek for determine salt levels in winter.We apologize for rescheduling this program several times. The winter has been much harsher than expected, and we had to prioritize volunteer safety. Thank you for your understanding!Are you interested in participating in a citizen science study? WEC staff and Friends of the Wissahickon volunteers will be taking water samples at 20 points along the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries, then performing two tests that indicate the levels of salt in the Creek. Water collection is 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Wear

  • Winter Salt Snapshot – WATER TESTING

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Volunteer will help perform two tests to determine salt levels in selected water samples from Wissahickon Creek.We apologize for rescheduling this program several times. The winter has been much harsher than expected, and we had to prioritize volunteer safety. Thank you for your understanding!Are you interested in participating in a citizen science study? We will be performing two tests that indicate the levels of salt in the Creek and then recording the data on water samples from locations in Wissahickon Creek. You must be organized with an attention to detail. Adults only. Please send an email to WEC@phila.gov if you