Volunteer Opportunities

Current Volunteers: See the Sinlahekin EIM Research page for mapping instructions and resources

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Sinlahekin Wildlife Area Ecological Integrity Monitoring Project

We need your assistance to monitor ecological trends on the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area

Join the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in a citizen science initiative to conduct a long-term Ecological Integrity Monitoring (EIM) on the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area.  You will be provided training, and free access to the wildlife area.

Citizen Science volunteers:  You will need a camera (digital or SmartPhone), and access to a computer website.  You can elect to report data at a specific site or multiple sites.

WDFW’s  research scientists will provide Citizen Science volunteers training on:

• Photo-point Monitoring - using your digital camera or Smart Phone to take photos at specific GPS points using WDFW protocols, and uploading the images to a WDFW website.
• Habitat Data Collection - record key habitat features you observe on data collection forms and upload the information to a WDFW website.

How to Volunteer

Register Today! http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/volunteer/

Trained volunteers will receive:

• WDFW Business Pass provided for one year entry (renewable) to the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area for citizen science purposes.
• 140 miles travel reimbursed
• Earn hours towards a free Discover Pass

For more information contact:
Chuck Gibilisco at (360) 902-2364, eim@dfw.wa.gov