What is WWMC? Supporters World Water Monitoring Challenge (WWMC) is a program coordinated by...

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What is WWMC?

Supporters

World Water Monitoring Challenge (WWMC) is a program coordinated by EarthEcho International.

EarthEcho receives assistance with planning and promotion of WWMC from private foundations, sponsors, as well as a host of partnering organizations.

Who Participates?

Participation Totals

Sites Monitored Sites Monitored

2012 2008 2012 2008

Where Sites Were Monitoredin 2012

How Does It Work?Basic Steps

Step 1: Create a user accountStep 2: Select and register site(s)Step 3: Prepare equipmentStep 4: Monitor siteStep 5: Report dataStep 6: Take Action

How Does It Work?Register Online

How Does It Work?Order Your Test Kit(s)

pH: Measuresthe water'sacidity oralkalinity

Turbidity:Measures

thewater’s

clarity

Temperature:

Measuresthe warmth orcoldness of

thewater

Dissolved Oxygen: Measures molecules of oxygen in the water

How Does It Work?Monitor Your Site

How Does It Work?Report Your Data

How Does It Work?Share Your Story

How Does It Work?Share Your Story

How Can You Help?Start Small• Promote WWMC to

other community organizations

• Purchase and donate kits to local schools, civic groups, or youth clubs

Bigger Initiatives• Visit a school or

community group and monitor a local waterway together

• Team with local partners to plan a WWMC event

• Promote WWMC at a science teacher’s conference, workshop, or local festival

• Connections to other state/national partners

• Tips for approaching schools• Promotional resources• Event planning resources• Artwork

How Can WWMC Help You?

Questions?

Contact Us!wwmc@earthecho.org+1-202-350-3190