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Project THERMALS- Day 1-Friday, 12 June 2026-9AM to 3PM on South Creek

Help us set up a 5 year water temperature monitoring program to help protect 2 cold water streams
insert_invitation Fri, Jun 12 at 9:00 AM (CDT)
location_on Dead end of Eaton Avenue, in Farmington, Farmington, Minnesota

Details

What is Project THERMALS?
 
Project THERMALS is a 5 year water temperature monitoring program on South Creek and the South Branch of the Vermillion River. It is a cooperative effort between TCTU, the MN DNR and the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO). 
 
We're doing this to collect, analyze and provide scientifically valid data on the current state of these streams to provide future guidance  the potential impacts of future development in the area. 
 
What Do We Need?
  • 3 volunteers
  • 6  hours of your time
 
What Will We Be Doing?
  • Under the guidance of our friend, Mark Nemeth of the DNR we will be installing and documenting temperature loggers into South Creek.
  • We'll start at the meeting location (see the map), do a briefing and then start installing and documenting.
 
What To Bring
  • Dress for the weather
  • Water!
  • Hat
  • Willingness to help out
  • Bug spray
  • Sunblock
 
What Will Be Provided
  • Temperature loggers
  • Equipment to install
  • All the other necessities
  • Lunch (likely fast food)
Check your email the evening before for any updates or cancelations due to weather.
 
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Map of Dead end of Eaton Avenue, in Farmington
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Dead end of Eaton Avenue, in Farmington
Farmington, Minnesota 55024

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Map of Dead end of Eaton Avenue, in Farmington
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Dead end of Eaton Avenue, in Farmington
Farmington, Minnesota 55024