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of The River River Ranger Monitoring Schedule Monitoring Sites San Marcos River Foundation River Ranger Data |
Once upon a time in Central Texas a small
band of concerned citizens formed the San Marcos River Rangers. Since
1995 this volunteer group has grown; some of the names have changed but
the mission to be the "eyes of the river" has remained the
common thread to hold the group together. These dedicated Rangers
collect water quality data from the headwaters of the San Marcos River
at Aquarena Springs to Luling. See
Map As a partner, the San Marcos River Foundation has been providing valuable support to the River Rangers, which is vital to the group's continued success. |
Mission StatementTo provide the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ( TCEQ), formerly(TNRCC) with level 1 water quality data for the San Marcos River and to promote the river's social value through community outreach and educational programs. |
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The San Marcos River Rangers(SMRR) is part of Texas Watch, the statewide volunteer environmental monitoring program. As of September 1999 this program relocated from TCEQ the state agency in Austin, to the Geography Department at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. For the third consecutive year TNRCC has recognized the SMRR at the 1997,1998, and 1999 Meeting of the Monitors Awards Presentations. In 2001 the River Rangers again received an award as Outstanding Group. To maintain the outstanding level of leadership, training, and quality data, the SMRR must continue to dedicate its collective energy in protecting the San Marcos River. |
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Volunteer StaffVolunteer Coordinator- Rachel Sanborn 754-7532, rachelallyn@hotmail.comKit Captains- Joe Piazza 245-8042, jp10@swt.edu Data Manager - Carolyn Kelly- 488-2012, cckelly@bcsnet.net Equipment Manager-Kathy Mathews Trainers - Web Mistress - Mary Rocamora Newsletter Editor - Rachel Sanborn |
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Volunteer OpportunitiesAll volunteer monitors are encouraged to participate and share their talents within the organization. The following positions are availible:Newsletter/Website Editor Trainer Quality Assurance Officer If interested in additional information about these positions, please contact Rachel Sanborn 754- 7532, or Mary Rocamora 557-7571 |
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