From Mississippi State UniversityMississippi Water Stewards (MSWS) is a groundbreaking statewide program that empowers citizens to become guardians of the state's precious water resources. Through a combination of education, training, and hands-on monitoring, MSWS is building a network of informed and engaged volunteers in every major Mississippi watershed. These dedicated stewards are learning about the critical water issues facing their local communities and the world at large. But MSWS goes beyond just raising awareness - the program equips participants with the scientific know-how and quality-assured protocols to gather credible data on water quality in their area. By arming citizens with this knowledge and these tools, MSWS is fostering the capacity for local communities to have a real, positive impact. The information collected by these citizen scientists can be used in a myriad of ways, from enhancing environmental education to driving waterbody restoration and protection efforts to supporting overall watershed stewardship. Already, the hard work of 75 certified MSWS volunteers across the Pearl, Coastal and Tombigbee River Basins has yielded an impressive 1,200 bacteriological and chemistry samples from 79 locations. This robust data set provides valuable insights into the general conditions at each site and helps identify areas where water quality may be impaired and falling short of designated use standards. With this information in hand, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality can take further steps to monitor and manage these sites to improve water quality. Through the dedicated efforts of its volunteer stewards, MSWS is ensuring a brighter, cleaner future for Mississippi's waterways and the communities that depend on them.
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