The Douglas County Sentinel (requires registration) is reporting today that the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a water quality stream monitoring workshop at the Sweetwater Creek State Conservancy Park. The workshop is part of the “Adopt a Stream” program and will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. covering four topics: “temperature of air and water, pH (acidity), dissolved oxygen and conductivity.”

Those interested in participating are urged to register by calling DNR Coordinator Allison Hughes at 404-675-1635 or via e-mail allison.hughes@dnr.state.ga.us.