Wetland Monitoring Program: Winter 2025-26

Our Piedmont Volunteer Wetland Monitoring Program (VWMP) sites — Horseshoe Farm Preserve, Hemlock Bluffs, Mason Farm, and Robertson Millpond — recently completed a productive winter monitoring season. Teams focused on hydrology and water-quality assessments, and each site used this period to train new volunteer monitoring leads. We are grateful for the enthusiasm and commitment shown by both new and returning volunteers throughout these colder months.



Volunteers Needed for Data Management

Winter data are now being organized and reviewed, and we are continuing to refine our data collection and volunteer management processes. If you have interest in participating in QA/QC or other behind-the-scenes data organization, please reach out to Aaron at aaron.ellis@carolinawetlands.org. These opportunities are available year-round and are conducted indoors for those of you looking to help, but stay warm and dry- and we wouldn't blame you!

Spring Monitoring Coming Soon

Looking ahead, we will open additional volunteer monitoring opportunities this spring across several North and South Carolina sites. Sign-up information and site announcements will be provided soon, but space is limited so sign up early- these fill up fast because it is a great time to survey breeding amphibians on the move!

Thank You to Site Leaders and Volunteers

Thank you to all volunteers who dedicated their time and energy this winter. Your work continues to strengthen our understanding of wetland health and supports conservation efforts across the region. See you in the spring!