Two satellites are passing over the Bay on the same day!
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Event Location
There are 9 collection hubs (listed in the event details)
Advance Registration Required
No
Event Details
Attention outdoor enthusiasts and volunteer scientists! We need your help to get as many water samples from the Chesapeake Bay as possible on Saturday, August 17th.
There will be two high-resolution satellites, Landsat-9 and Sentinel-2a, gracing the skies above the Chesapeake Bay. We can use your water samples to improve the water quality monitoring algorithms for not one but two satellites.
Here's how you can participate:
Collect a water sample from the Bay or from any tidal river that flows into the Bay
Fill out a quick data sheet
Drop off your sample at a nearby collection hub
Your small act can make a big impact in monitoring our coastal ecosystems. Don't miss out on the fun!
Time
The drop-off window varies by collection hub, so be sure to check where you would like to drop off your sample.
Samples must be dropped off at the collection hubs by the end time indicated to ensure we have enough time to transport and process the samples.
What You'll Need
An empty plastic water bottle
A smartphone/device to record GPS coordinates
Event data sheet (or piece of paper to record data)
Your safety is our #1 priority. If weather does not permit for collection, that’s okay! We will have more events and ways to get involved in the future.
Be sure to write clearly on your data sheet! We need to be able to match up the water sample to the data on your datasheet. Without both, we won’t be able to use your sample!
Try to take a water sample as far from the shore as possible. If it’s too close to shore, wave action may contaminate the sample and not give us an accurate representation of the overall body of water.
Transport your water sample in a cooler or thick bag. Some of the measurements we get from water samples can be affected by heat and light.
