Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP)

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     "Never doubt that a small group of
      thoughtful 
committed citizens can
      change the world:  
indeed it's the
      only thing that ever has."
                          -Margaret Mead

Learn about the time commitment, team locations, and registration materials, then look at the Upcoming workshops and events.  No experience is necessary.  We provide the training and equipment.

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The Average Team:

  • Usually consists of 6-12 adult volunteers, each volunteer dedicating between 20 and 40 hours throughout the summer.
  • Collects samples as a group, the team leader provides all of the direction and schedules the sampling events.
  • Samples during the evening hours on select weekdays, and during the day on select weekends.  (Primarily in June and July).
  • Monitors up to 4 wetlands in the sponsoring community and 1 wetland in a neighboring community.

Ready to Volunteer?
Complete and return the registration form below to your local coordinator.  Volunteers are asked to register between March and May 1 each year.

Dakota County 2011 Registration Forms

Hennepin County 2011 Registration Forms

Hennepin County
Mary Karius
Environmental Services
417 N. 5th Street, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-596-9129
Dakota County
Paula Liepold
Water Resources
14955 Galaxie Ave.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-891-7117
Fax: 952-891-7031

What Can I Do To Help Wetlands?
  • Join a team of other interested citizens who are concerned about wetlands in your area
  • Attend a training workshop to get the skills you need to get involved
  • Visit your assigned wetlands several times during each field season to conduct sampling
  • Collect and submit data with the help of your team members and leader

Teams:
Choose to join a team that samples close to your home or work.  Teams are named after their city or watershed location.

Dakota County
Hennepin County

Apple Valley
Burnsville
Eagan
Farmington
Hastings
Lakeville
Mendota Heights
Rosemount
South St. Paul

Elm Creek Watershed
Bloomington
Eden Prairie
Minneapolis
Minnetonka
West Missippi Watershed