Volunteer with Us
The Upper Merced River Watershed Council is a volunteer-led organization. Passionate people and like-minded stewards who care deeply about the Merced River Watershed are the heartbeat of our efforts and accomplishments. Sign up as a volunteer and explore the many ways you can help protect the river today.
By signing up, your contact information will be added to our organization volunteer list where you will receive volunteer opportunity announcements as they are scheduled. Check below to see different ways our volunteers can lend time and support.
River Ambassadors
River ambassadors help keep the rivers clean and trash-free by joining our River Clean Up Days or Adopt-a-Highway along the Merced River canyon corridor.
Join Our Board
The Watershed Council is governed by a Board of Directors who are dedicated to our mission and help move our organization forward through collaborative strategy and administration.
Community Outreach + Events
Represent the Watershed Council and lend a hand at our events and community programs scheduled intermittently.
River Monitoring
Water Quality Monitoring engages the community in research and data collection at specific sites along the Merced River.
WORTH PROTECTING
“I love that the River that carved out Yosemite Valley and cascades out of the Sierras is something we can protect and call Our River”
“I love that the River that carved out Yosemite Valley and cascades out of the Sierras is something we can protect and call Our River”