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Don't forget to sample your stream during September!
2026 Sampling Events
Kentucky Watershed Watch encourages all samplers to collect monitoring data during three annually coordinated events. Samplers have a one-month window during each of these events to collect and submit their data. In 2026, KWW is encouraging participation during a specific week of the month to boost participation.
May Sampling Event - SAMPLING SURGE WEEK is Sat, May 3 thru Sun, May 9
July Sampling Event - SAMPLING SURGE WEEK is Sat, July 5 thru Sun, July 12th
September Sampling Event - SAMPLING SURGE WEEK is Sat, September 6 thru Sun, September 13th
Sampler Training Workshops
To become certified Kentucky Watershed Watch samplers, interested individuals should attend an in-person training workshop after completing the online training modules. These sessions offer an opportunity for new participants to practice sampling techniques and discuss logistical considerations with the trainer.
NOTE: If you would like to arrange an in-person session to complete your training, please email contact@kywater.org to let us know what type of training you need and where you are located and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Introductory Training (program overview, field chemistry, R-card use)
Saturday, August 29 from 10 am to 12 pm - Owensboro at Joe Ford Nature Center
Saturday, September 5 from 9 to 11 am - Louisville at The Parklands ***CLASS FULL***
Saturday, September 12 from 10 am to 12 pm - Harlan at LiKEN Knowledge Office
Saturday, September 12 from 10 am to 1 pm - Lexington, Kelley's Landing - KY RiverKeeper Hellbender Festival
Habitat and Biological Assessment
Thursday, September 10th from 5:30-7:00pm - HABITAT ONLY - Winchester, KY - KY RiverKeeper Hellbender Festival
Upcoming Events
Please email contact@kywater.org if you would like to have a water-related event posted on our website.
Voyageur Canoe Outing
Saturday, October 3 or Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 pm
Clifton, KY
Paddlers will be returning to the Kentucky River October 3-4 for the 8th Annual Voyageur Canoe Outing. This year's event will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. You can read more about last year's outing and the history of 'Little Jamaica' on the KY River here.
Interested in participating? Click this link to sign up.
Kentucky Watershed Watch Statewide Meeting
October 14, 2026
Berea, KY
Samplers, Support Hub contacts, and leadership through the river basins have asked for a statewide meeting to share successes, network and get to know each other, hear KWW updates, and engage in organizational and community planning. Join us on Wednesday, October 14, 8:30 - 11:00 AM ET at Berea College, just prior to the kickoff of the Kentucky Watershed Network Summit. Register HERE
Kentucky Watershed Network Summit
October 14-15, 2026
Berea, KY
Connect, learn & collaborate with watershed stewards & leaders of all kinds - volunteer to professional, new to experienced - from across KY.
Kentucky Waterways Alliance's fourth annual Kentucky Watershed Network Summit will be held in Berea, KY at Berea College. It will include breakout sessions, field trips, experiences, and socials, including a "Pre-Summit Happy Hour Social" on 10/13 evening. The KWN Summit is a place to connect, learn and collaborate for watershed stewards and leaders of all kinds - from volunteer to professional, new to experienced, community member to elected officials, from farmers to funders. Register HERE
Trainers
KWW is looking for people who are interested in helping to provide the in-person training guidance to interested samplers. If you are interested in helping KYWW as a trainer, please send an email to contact@kywater.org. You can also review training materials here.
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