Frequently asked questions about Stream Team
What is Stream Team?
Stream Team is a group of people who care about Missouri streams. It is citizen-based and biologists provide training and expertise at no charge to help with stream projects and information.
How to I become a Stream Team?
Fill out a registration form and you'll be assigned a Team number and begin receiving information.
What types of people or groups are involved?
Individuals of any age, families, groups, or organizations of any type can be Stream Teams.
What types of projects can I get invloved in?
Litter pickups, storrm drain stenciling, water quality monitoring, habitat improvement, advocacy, greenways, or educational projects are all possibilities. We provide training in several of these areas and have staff to help you get started. We also provide materials at no charge for many Stream Team projects.
Can I choose a stream to adopt?
Yes, you can work on any stream you like. You can adopt more than one stream or change your adopted stream at any time. It's not a problem for more than one Team to adopt the same stream, there is usually plenty of work for everyone! We encourage Teams to choose a small section of a stream that is close to home to begin their projects.
How to I get in touch with someone if I have questions?
You can reach Stream Team staff by email or by calling us at 800/781-1989 (voicemail). We check the messages often and will get back to you as soon as we can. If you need immediate assistance you can reach us at 573/751-4115 ext. 3169.