Support Hubs
In 2024, Kentucky Watershed Watch will be transitioning to the use of local Support Hubs to provide more convenient, community-based support for its sampling activities.
The Support Hubs can select from a variety of support services to help fulfill this role.
If you, or an organization you are affiliated with, are interested in serving as a Support Hub, please submit this interest form to Watershed Watch Coordinators Or, if you have questions, please reach out to us at contact@kywater.org.
What’s Involved in Being a Support Hub?
Storage space - closet or shelving for sampling kits and small incubator (approx dimensions 19”x19”x6”)
Time commitment - dependent on support roles
Calendar of events - 3 Friday/Saturday sampling events per year, plus any additional sampling interest
E. coli incubation needs - 24 hour incubation time
A Signed Agreement with KYWW
What are the Benefits of Serving as a Support Hub?
Connections to your local community
Fulfilling your organization’s mission
Greater awareness of water quality efforts and issues in your area
Potential Support Hub Services
Host sampling kits for sampler check-out/use
Host incubator for E. coli analysis
Assist with sampling site selection
Provide guidance for volunteer data entry
Help interpret water quality findings
Host sampler training events and meetings
Help coordinate community water projects/data-to-action assistance
Hosting outreach materials
Current Support Hubs:
A map and more location details coming soon.
Anderson County Cooperative Extension Office
The Berry Center Farm and Forest Institute
Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Office
Oldham County Conservation District
Scott County Extension Office