The Adopt - A - Waterbody program is a partnership between USU Water Quality Extension, Utah Department of Water Quality, Utah Department of Natural Resources, and Utah Department of Food and Agriculture. To become a volunteer in this program click on the official Adopt - A - Waterbody site and fill out the online application at the bottom of the page.
Joining the Adopt - A - Waterbody program is a great way to become involved and make a difference in your communities watershed.
Clean up projects, tree planting, participating in watershed groups are just a few ways people can get involved. In 2003, students from around the Bear River Watershed adopted the creek running through the American West Heritage Center. To see before and after photos of the Bear River Celebration Restoration Project in a powerpoint, click here.
See below for more information.
The Goals of The Adopt -A- Waterbody
- To promote water education activities.
- To encourage stewardship of Utah's water resources.
- To educate the public about surface and groundwater pollution.
- To acknowledge the water quality education / improvement efforts of individuals and groups.
What Type of Water Body Can Be Adopted?
- Ponds
- Lakes
- Reservoirs
- Streams/Rivers
- Aquifers
- Wetlands
Who Can Adopt - A - Waterbody?
Any individual or group can adopt a public surface or groundwater resource in the State. Examples of those likely to adopt a waterbody include individuals, businesses, school classes, local governments, civic or environmental groups, non-profit organizations, Scouting Groups, 4-H and other youth clubs.
What Does Adoption Involve?
Adoption means making a commitment to become an active steward for a specific resource area. Stewardship can involve a great diversity of projects depending on the interests, talents, and resources of the adopting group. One group may only be concerned with educational / informational activities, while others may organize and implement on-site restoration projects.
Some project examples are:
- Organize "Clean - Up" Days.
- Monitor Water Quality
- Provide Public Education Programs
- Much More!
Click here to see an example restoration project
How Can I Adopt -A- Waterbody?
To adopt a waterbody fill out the on line application on the Adopt -A- Waterbody main page at http://www.adoptawaterbody.utah.gov
Contact Information
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Laura Hines Shelly Quick |
Jack Wilbur Ann Evans |