Community Science Institute

The Community Science Institute operates a state-certified water quality testing lab that partners with groups of volunteers to monitor water quality. Their stream monitoring programs empower local residents to take charge of collecting essential information about water quality that otherwise would not exist. The unique partnership between the lab and volunteer programs allows citizens to engage in monitoring programs that produce reliable, high-quality data that can be used by researchers and government agencies to manage water resources. Their certified lab tests water samples for their stream monitoring programs as well as for members of the general public, regulated suppliers, and government agencies.