1. Carol Parenzan Middle Susquehanna RIVERKEEPER®
Engaging in
Non-Traditional
Volunteers
Carol Parenzan Middle Susquehanna RIVERKEEPER®
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

2. Meet Your Middle Susquehanna RIVERKEEPER®
Engineer
Entrepreneur
Educator
Innovator
Proclaimed River Rat
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

3. Why Engage Citizens?
A recent survey by the Chesapeake Bay Program found over 70 percent of Pennsylvanians want to do more to make their rivers, streams, and lakes healthier.
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

4. What is a Citizen Scientist?
“Citizen scientists are people exercising their rights and responsibilities to participate in collective scientific endeavors Adding one’s observations and amateur expertise to making new knowledge.”
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

5. What is a Traditional Citizen Scientist?
Examples:
Birdwatchers sharing checklists
Volunteer community water quality monitors
Amateur astronomers
Senior environmental corps
Driven by hobbies or concerns or passions, not profession
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

6. What is a Non-Traditional Citizen Scientist?
Not necessarily self driven, oftentimes recruited or approached through partnerships.
Examples:
Prisoners
Paddlers
Private schools
Plain Sect Communities
Puppy
Others
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

7. What is a Non-Traditional Citizen Scientist?
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

8. Spotlight On: Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Pilot Project
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

9. Involving Faith Communities
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Susquehanna Valley
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania
Sunbury Together
Camp Kaupas
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

10. Engaging American Canoe Association Members for Hard-to-Reach Locations
Pennsylvania – American Canoe Association (Stewardship Director)
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

11. Cruising with New Citizen Scientists
2018 Launch of Floating Classroom Program with Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat in Williamsport
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

12. Creating with Artists
West Branch School artist in residency program focused on watershed stewardship and plastic pollution.
Students will be assisting with the creation of a children’s book in the Fall 2018.
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

13. Bringing Science to Future Stewards
Science on the ‘Sock program engaged over 500 attendees in hands-on science along the Loyalsock Creek.
Loyalsock Creek watershed is a sparsely populated area.
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

14. Finding Wellness on the Water
Wellness program featuring yoga, Qi Gong, meditation and a water blessing brought new citizens’ eyes into the volunteer pool.
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

15. Nurturing the Green in the Red
Partnership with anthracite coal region parochial school has brought renewed attention on abandoned mine and land drainage issues.
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

16. Engaging Guides and Outfitters
Experienced eyes returning to same locations on a regular basis.
Extension of patrol work.
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

17. Fishing for Anglers as Volunteers
Pipeline Construction Monitoring Program with Trout Unlimited
Macroinvertebrate collection and stream assessment with Izaak Walton League
Eyes on the watershed
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

18. Working for Justice with Justice Seekers
Specifically targeting PA DEP-identified environmental justice communities.
Finding voices. Engaging new-to-volunteering citizens.
Strategically placed headquarters in Sunbury, PA.
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

19. Exploring Opportunities with Plain Sect Communities
Union County (launching in Spring 2019)
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

20. Learning with Homeschooling Communities
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

21. Encouraging Young Stewards
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

22. Stretching beyond the Traditional
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

23. Engaging through Literature
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

24. Exploring Career and Science
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

25. Collaborating with College Communities
Partnership with Bucknell University:
Poop to Power
Freshwater mussels
Underwater program
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

26. Connecting with a Conservation Canine
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

27. Lessons Learned Lessons Shared
Show respect of individual’s knowledge
Be aware of “academic elite-ism”
Start where they are
Go where they are willing to journey
Make it fun
Show appreciation
Engage often
Offer growth opportunities
Be the student
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

28. Question for YOU! What non-traditional volunteer can you engage?
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

29. Spinning a Spider Web of Possibilities
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17

30. Questions for ME? Carol Parenzan 570-768-6300 midsusriver@gmail.com
Thank you for loving your River.
"A healthy river is much like freedom. Easy to lose. Harder to get back."     - inmate, Quehanna Bootcamp Watershed Steward Prison Project, 8/11/17