Volunteer for Hot Spots for Trout 2022

HOT SPOTS FOR TROUT is a citizen science water temperature monitoring initiative in the Roaring Fork Watershed in Colorado, as a program of Roaring Fork Conservancy. Registered volunteers will be provided calibrated thermometers and instructions for collecting valid data and uploading data to the Hot Spots for Trout app. 

With low flows already here and continuing throughout the Roaring Fork Watershed the summer of 2022, Roaring Fork Conservancy is asking for your help in monitoring stream temperatures. By collecting stream temperature data, you can help locate areas of concern in our watershed. Once impacted areas are identified, Roaring Fork Conservancy can advocate for and implement best management practices to protect these vital ecosystems. 

RFC needs citizens willing to:

• Follow proper water temperature collection protocols to ensure accurate data. RFC will provide instruction.

• Collect at least 5 water temperature readings a week (same or different locations) from July through mid-October.

• Upload data via phone or computer as often as data is collected (at minimum, twice a week).

• Volunteers will be provided a calibrated thermometer and will be expected to return thermometers when Hot Spots program is completed.

Please email christina@roaringfork.org with questions.