🌊 Citizen Science: Test Local Ocean & River Water with Surfrider!
Grade: 6th
🧪 Purpose
Join the Blue Water Task Force, a special water testing program led by the Surfrider Foundation. As a student scientist, you’ll help monitor the health of local beaches, rivers, and ocean water—and share that info with your community!
🔗 Activity Link
Learn more here: Blue Water Task Force – Santa Cruz Surfrider
📧 Step 1: Sign Up
Ask your teacher to email bwtf@santacruz.surfrider.org to join the program and get more information.
🎥 Step 2: Learn How to Sample
Watch this quick video on how to safely collect and test water samples:
Water Sampling Instructions
✅ Step 3: Complete the SAP Google Form
Once you’ve taken part in water testing, fill out the Student Action Project form to share what you learned and did!