Caroline H2O and you – Follow the flow of our water - Saturday, April 18, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Caroline H2O and you – Follow the flow of our water
Saturday, April 18, 1 – 4 pm (1-2 pm outdoors, 2-4 pm indoors)
Caroline Elementary School, 2439 Slaterville Rd, Slaterville Springs, NY 14881
Community Science Institute - Study amazing freshwater Macroinvertebrates with CSI’s Biomonitoring coordinator Adrianna Hirtler. . arrive at 1 pm for a hike to the creek -
bring waterproof boots!
1 -2 pm Walk to the creek https://communityscience.org/
Discover Cayuga Lake – Trout in the Classroom – Here is an opportunity to see trout up close!, learn about their life in the creeks, and how Discover Cayuga Lake brings this knowledge to the classroom https://discovercayugalake.org/
Tompkins County Amphibian Patrol -Why did the salamander cross the road? learn about Amphibian migration from Tompkins County Amphibian Patrol volunteers
3:15pm Slide show presentation amphibianpatrol@gmail.com
MyCoastNY -Become a Citizen scientist! Learn to monitor floods using MyCoast NY. Bring your photos (current and historic - digital or paper) of flooding--even in your basement--and they can be uploaded to the database. Kristen Hychka will explain why this is important data to collect
Caroline (NY) History Association – Slaterville has been known for its “Magnetic Springs” since the 1800’s. Owego Creek, and the west branch, which flows through Caroline, are historically good habitats for trout. .Learn all about these, and more Caroline History!
Cayuga Lake Watershed Network – It takes a network to protect a watershed. Create pins and learn how to be a steward of the water! https://www.cayugalake.org/
Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District - EnviroScape! This 3D model demonstrates watersheds and point/nonpoint pollution
https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/Government-Resources/Soil-and-Water-Conservation-District
City of Ithaca -Where does Six Mile Creek go after it leaves the Town of Caroline? Roxy Johnston, City of Ithaca Watershed Coordinator, will explain the Drinking Water Source Protection Plan (DWSP2), projects to date and planned, and opportunities to collaborate in the Six Mile Creek watershed. https://www.cityofithaca.org/319/Public-Education-Outreach
Tompkins County Dept. of Planning and Sustainability– Six Mile Creek Corridor Study
to address sediment issues, improve water quality in the City of Ithaca’s reservoir, reduce downstream flooding, recreation, and more. Darby Kiley, Associate Planner
https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Planning-and-Sustainability/Water-Resources
Town of Caroline Watershed Committee- Roadside and ditch clean up week -Let’s keep the waterways clean! Volunteer for the Town ‘s 9th annual clean up. Garbage in the ditches makes its way into the creeks. Sign up and get supplies at this event. We coordinate with the Town Highway Department for this program
Clean up will be the week of April 27 - May 2, 2026
AND MORE!
The Town of Caroline Watershed Committee’s purpose is to advise the Town Board and educate the community on the protection and management of the quantity and quality of our water questions? please contact Lucy Gagliardo LFG1@cornell.edu
Caroline H2O and you – Follow the flow of our water
Saturday, April 18, 1 – 4 pm (1-2 pm outdoors, 2-4 pm indoors)
Caroline Elementary School, 2439 Slaterville Rd, Slaterville Springs, NY 14881
Community Science Institute - Study amazing freshwater Macroinvertebrates with CSI’s Biomonitoring coordinator Adrianna Hirtler. . arrive at 1 pm for a hike to the creek -
bring waterproof boots!
1 -2 pm Walk to the creek https://communityscience.org/
Discover Cayuga Lake – Trout in the Classroom – Here is an opportunity to see trout up close!, learn about their life in the creeks, and how Discover Cayuga Lake brings this knowledge to the classroom https://discovercayugalake.org/
Tompkins County Amphibian Patrol -Why did the salamander cross the road? learn about Amphibian migration from Tompkins County Amphibian Patrol volunteers
3:15pm Slide show presentation amphibianpatrol@gmail.com
MyCoastNY -Become a Citizen scientist! Learn to monitor floods using MyCoast NY. Bring your photos (current and historic - digital or paper) of flooding--even in your basement--and they can be uploaded to the database. Kristen Hychka will explain why this is important data to collect
Caroline (NY) History Association – Slaterville has been known for its “Magnetic Springs” since the 1800’s. Owego Creek, and the west branch, which flows through Caroline, are historically good habitats for trout. .Learn all about these, and more Caroline History!
Cayuga Lake Watershed Network – It takes a network to protect a watershed. Create pins and learn how to be a steward of the water! https://www.cayugalake.org/
Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District - EnviroScape! This 3D model demonstrates watersheds and point/nonpoint pollution
https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/Government-Resources/Soil-and-Water-Conservation-District
City of Ithaca -Where does Six Mile Creek go after it leaves the Town of Caroline? Roxy Johnston, City of Ithaca Watershed Coordinator, will explain the Drinking Water Source Protection Plan (DWSP2), projects to date and planned, and opportunities to collaborate in the Six Mile Creek watershed. https://www.cityofithaca.org/319/Public-Education-Outreach
Tompkins County Dept. of Planning and Sustainability– Six Mile Creek Corridor Study
to address sediment issues, improve water quality in the City of Ithaca’s reservoir, reduce downstream flooding, recreation, and more. Darby Kiley, Associate Planner
https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Planning-and-Sustainability/Water-Resources
Town of Caroline Watershed Committee- Roadside and ditch clean up week -Let’s keep the waterways clean! Volunteer for the Town ‘s 9th annual clean up. Garbage in the ditches makes its way into the creeks. Sign up and get supplies at this event. We coordinate with the Town Highway Department for this program
Clean up will be the week of April 27 - May 2, 2026
AND MORE!
The Town of Caroline Watershed Committee’s purpose is to advise the Town Board and educate the community on the protection and management of the quantity and quality of our water questions? please contact Lucy Gagliardo LFG1@cornell.edu
