Volunteer with LJEA
As a volunteer driven organization, LJEA relies on a strong volunteer base to help us accomplish our mission. It is estimated that volunteer contributions to the organization total over $80,000 in monetary value every year. LJEA is always looking for volunteers to fill a range of different roles, all of which help achieve program goals and keep the organization running smoothly.
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Kids in the Creek
Volunteers are needed to assist with classroom and in the stream activities. No experience is necessary! Help educate our youth on the importance of environmental stewardship and get your feet wet at the same time!
Contact: Rachel Pedler, [email protected]
Water Quality Monitoring
Join our sampling team and help provide the data that makes up the backbone of the organization! Samples are taken monthly at 14 different sites throughout the watershed. In addition to this monthly chemical sampling, LJEA performs biological sampling, and habitat assessments. We have expanded our monitoring efforts in recent years and need additional volunteers. A 2026 goal is to accomplish more monitoring in the upper Linville River watershed. For more information or to volunteer: Contact: Marshall Taylor, [email protected]
Trash Reduction
Volunteers are needed to participate in lake and tributary cleanups, as well as keep LJEA's stretch of "adopted" roadway clean.Sign up for LJEA's emails (bottom of main page) to receive information on upcoming cleanups!
Join a Committee!
LJEA is always looking for members with relevant skills and experience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to protecting our waterways to serve on our committees. Our committees are the driving force behind the organization and we need motivated people to help us accomplish our goals. If you are interested in helping us fulfill our mission, please consider joining one of our standing committees: Advocacy, Community Engagement, Community Science, and Education. Let us know by emailing: [email protected].
Watershed Studies
