Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers
Participants submit their precipitation reports online. The data from backyard rain gauges are a critical source of information and it's beneficial to add more volunteer weather observers each year, even in areas where there are already volunteers.
Volunteers are particularly needed outside the immediate Twin Cities metro area. Volunteers receive training on how to observe weather trends and how to submit their precipitation and weather event reports. All training material is available online. Participants must purchase or provide a standard 4-inch diameter rain gauge (available at discount through CoCoRaHS) and have internet access to submit reports.
For the past five years, Minnesota has won the "CoCoRaHS Cup" for recruiting the most new volunteers of any state during the March national recruiting drive.
To sign up or for more information, visit the CoCoRaHS website (cocorahs.org) or contact Luigi Romolo (luigi.romolo@state.mn.us).
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