A virtual training will take place Wednesday, April 12th at 6:30 p.m. for cyanobacteria monitoring volunteers. We invite all to join the Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (WCMC) in this informative presenation. Volunteer to sample at Manchaug Pond with us or beyond at another lake or pond, or just attend to learn more about our efforts in water quality together as the Manchaug Pond Foundation. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. Contact us to register!
While Manchaug Pond does NOT have a cyanobacteria problem, we enter our third year of monitoring at Manchaug Pond and with a Stevens Pond volunteer as part of the Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (WCMC). This is one component of the Foundation’s overall water quality program where we monitor for the presence/absence of harmful algae in order to learning more about the waters and the ecology of Manchaug Pond and to protect the health and safety of this water resource and all who enjoy.
Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative: The Collaborative is a group of citizen science volunteers who work to better understand the diversity of algae and cyanobacteria in the lakes and ponds of Worcester County under the guidance of the City of Worcester. Visit their website for videos, reports and more!
Goals of the Collaborative:
Volunteer Requirements:
Contact us to volunteer – Currently two samplers/monitors are needed for the Manchaug Pond team with all welcome to observe or give it a try out.
Sampling Days 2023:
Monday and Saturday: April 29, May 15 & 27, June 12 & 24, July 10 & 22, August 7 & 19, September 5 (Tuesday) & 16, October 2, 14, & 30
Why do we care?
Algae and cyanobacteria can make the water look green and smell unappealing, reduce clarity, and some types of cyanobacteria produce toxins harmful to human health, pets and wildlife.
What contributes to cyanobacteria and harmful algae blooms (HABs)?:
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We make the difference together!