Become Empowered and Energized Learning About Your Local Watershed!
The Leaf Pack Network® is an international network of teachers, students, and citizen monitors investigating their local stream ecosystems. Following instructions in the Leaf Pack Network Manual, monitors use tree leaves and aquatic insects to determine the health of their stream and understand its ecology.

Step 1
Gather materials to conduct the study.

Step 2
Choose a stream that is safely accessible.

Step 4
Share your data on Monitor My Watershed!
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- Contact us for specific information on how to become involved or for the location of a workshop in your area.
Leaf Pack Network News

Leaf Pack Network News, Fall 2007
High School Students Teach New York City Residents About Drinking Water To educate New York City residents about their drinking ... Read More

Leaf Pack Network News, Spring 2007
High Schoolers To Walk Entire Length of NYC Water Supply System! What does Becca Miner, senior at Sidney High School, ... Read More

Leaf Pack Network News, Fall 2006
“If you want one year of prosperity, plant corn. If you want ten years of prosperity, plant trees. If you ... Read More

Expanding the New York City Watershed Leaf Pack Network
This article is reprinted from the Riverkeeper newsletter, Spring 2006. By Bill Wegner The Leaf Pack Network brings a real-world ... Read More