We are lucky to have nonprofit organizations like the Wolf Bay Watershed Watch looking out for our natural resources. For those interested in getting involved in water monitoring and learning about our local watershed, this is a great volunteer opportunity.

The Wolf Bay Watershed Watch is dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural resources of the Wolf Bay Watershed located in Baldwin County between Mobile Bay and Perdido Bay. The EPA defines a watershed as an area of land where all of the water that is under it or drains off of it goes into the same place. The Wolf Bay Watershed encompasses a variety of habitats that are home to several unique species, such as Florida manatees, American alligators, sea turtles, bald eagles and more.

Volunteers monitor chemistry and bacteria measurements of the water at 44 different sites around the watershed several times each month. The measurements allow us to interpret the water condition and recognize if it is healthy. You must attend one or more Alabama Water Watch workshops to become certified to participate in the organization’s water monitoring. Visit www.wolfbaywatershedwatch.org/membership/ to learn more about becoming a member or volunteering.