Volunteer Opportunities

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

Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area Ecological Integrity Monitoring Project

We need your assistance to monitor ecological trends on the Swanson Lakes 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 Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area.  You will be provided training, and free access to the wildlife area.

Citizen Science volunteers:  You will need a camera (digital or smart phone), 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 Swanson Lakes 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