Revised On: March 6, 2024 - 4:00 p.m.
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As an Arizona Water Watch (AZWW) volunteer, you will:
- Receive training so you can collect and prepare water samples for testing
- Help design a study specific to the waterway you will monitor
- Collect water samples from streams or lakes in your Arizona study area
- Help scientists find pollution sources
- Monitor restoration projects
- Play an important role in protecting Arizona’s waters
Contact us to schedule your first training | Request to Join Today >
Volunteer Resources
AZWW Volunteer Handbook
Volunteers can use the handbook as procedural guidance for water quality sampling processes | View/Download >
Sampling Guidance
For certain types of sampling, more specific guidance is necessary:
Video Micro-Lessons
Volunteers can use these video micro-lessons as procedural refreshers for various processes required for water quality sampling:
Where Are the Water Monitoring Study Areas?
Current AZWW volunteer research locations include:
- Butte, Fossil, Granite, Miller, Oak & Sabino Canyon Creeks
- Gila, Santa Cruz, San Pedro & Verde Rivers
- Luna & Rainbow Lakes
Water Quality eMap | Go to Map >
Don't live near a research area? Don't worry! Contact the AZWW Coordinator to find out how you can help.