Volunteer with St. Mary's River Watershed Association!

As a small organization, we rely heavily on volunteers. There are many opportunities to volunteer depending on your interests.

VOLUNTEER FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Water Quality Monitoring

We’re collaborating with the St. Mary’s River Yacht Club (SMRYC) to monitor water quality throughout the St. Mary’s River. SMRWA uses these data track the St. Mary's River's "dead zones" and to evaluate the sanctuary’s effect on the public oyster fishery. Dead zones are areas of no or low oxygen where oysters and other organisms cannot survive.

If you want to contribute to this collaboration, spend more time on the water, and learn about water quality monitoring techniques, please email Emma Green at emma@SMRWA.org. Please note, sampling typically occurs during the week (Monday through Friday).

Join a committee

Committees are where the work of our organization takes place. You’ll help plan events, brainstorm new ideas, and execute our strategic plan. Most of our committees meet bimonthly virtually. Please reach out to the following committee leaders based on your interest.

Enhancement of Environmental SustainabilityWater Based:
➞ Focus on continuing the building of oyster reefs and the development of submerged aquatic vegetation.
★ Committee Leader: John Spinnichia - jpspinicchia@smcm.edu ★

Land Based:
➞Concentrates on activities including stream buffers, tree canopy, and complementary individual projects
★ Committee Leader: Elaine Symkowiak - esymkowiak@gmail.com ★
Engagement of Stakeholders➞ Engages the local community in our work! Their focus areas include public information, tabling at local events, volunteer activities, and expanding recreational opportunities.
★ Committee Leader: Patricia Samford - patricia.samford@maryland.gov ★
Research➞ Currently, the research committee is working on executing our project entitled, “The St. Mary’s River Oyster Sanctuary – Is it Working?” We are studying the impact of the St. Mary’s River Oyster Sanctuary on the public fishery.
★ Committee Leader: Bob Paul - rwpaul@smcm.edu ★

Help with Administrative Work

We always need help filing, stuffing envelopes, writing newsletters, researching issues, etc. Please email Emma at emma@smrwa.org if you can help!

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