The White River Alliance

RAFT Sampling Event
2025-08-10 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve, 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Water Sampling monthly team sampling events in Marion and Hamilton Counties continue with the help of well-trained volunteers. Do you want to help inform the science behind our work? Learn more about the program and how to become trained HERE. RAFT is a one-of-a-kind program strategically designed to aid in local and state agency decision-making.
RAFT Program
Already a trained RAFT team member? Register to participate in the August sampling event HERE.

Indiana Water Summit
2025-08-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Biltwell Event Center, 950 S. White River Pkwy W. Dr., Indianapolis, IN, 46221, United States
Save the date for the 8th Annual Indiana Water Summit! This year’s event will be held August 27 & 28 at the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis. Registration details coming soon!

RAFT Sampling Event
2025-09-14 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | White River Alliance, 515 N Luett Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Water Sampling monthly team sampling events in Marion and Hamilton Counties continue with the help of well-trained volunteers. Do you want to help inform the science behind our work? Learn more about the program and how to become trained HERE. RAFT is a one-of-a-kind program strategically designed to aid in local and state agency decision-making.
RAFT Program
Already a trained RAFT team member? Register to participate in the September sampling event HERE.

RAFT Sampling Event
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve, 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Water Sampling monthly team sampling events in Marion and Hamilton Counties continue with the help of well-trained volunteers. Do you want to help inform the science behind our work? Learn more about the program and how to become trained HERE. RAFT is a one-of-a-kind program strategically designed to aid in local and state agency decision-making.
RAFT Program
Already a trained RAFT team member? Register to participate in the October sampling event HERE.

River Assessment Field Team Demo with Invasive & Native Plant Training
2025-10-27 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E 67th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Find out more about the River Assessment Field Team (RAFT) program with this hands-on demonstration. The training will cover local water quality issues and introduce participants to basic sampling techniques. Identification of common invasive species and key native plants will also be discussed. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn, explore, and help protect our rivers!
To register for this event, follow this link, then click on the white Register button under Sampling Demonstration & Plant ID Event

RAFT Habitat Evaluation
2025-10-29 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve, 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Fall Habitat Evaluation events continue with the help of well-trained volunteers. Do you want to help inform the science behind our work? Learn more about the program and how to become trained HERE. RAFT is a one-of-a-kind program strategically designed to aid in local and state agency decision-making.
RAFT Program
Already a trained RAFT team member? Register to participate in the October habitat event HERE.

Trained Individual Continuing Education Course
2025-10-30 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual, United States
Maintain your certification with the White River Alliance’s Trained Individual program by attending this FREE ONLINE Program on October 30, 2025.
The program is led by Christopher Burke Engineering and our Regional Stormwater Program municipal members. Click HERE to register.

RAFT Sampling & Habitat Evaluation Event
2025-11-09 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Water Sampling monthly team sampling events in Marion and Hamilton Counties continue with the help of well-trained volunteers. Do you want to help inform the science behind our work? Learn more about the program and how to become trained HERE. RAFT is a one-of-a-kind program strategically designed to aid in local and state agency decision-making.
RAFT Program
Already a trained RAFT team member? Register to participate in the November sampling and habitat evaluation event HERE.

Science & Policy Forum: The 3R's of Coal Ash
2025-11-14 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual, United States
The Indiana Water Summit leadership offers these topical presentations and discussions between annual Water Summits to advance key strategies identified on the Indiana Water Roadmap. Forums often engage university researchers, agency staff, and industry best practice practitioners to share the science behind various water challenges and discuss necessary policy, funding, or technology-based solutions. Join us for our next forum on coal ash on November 14th!

RAFT Habitat Evaluation - CANCELLED
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | White River Alliance, 515 N Luett Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Fall Habitat Evaluation events continue with the help of well-trained volunteers. Do you want to help inform the science behind our work? Learn more about the program and how to become trained HERE. RAFT is a one-of-a-kind program strategically designed to aid in local and state agency decision-making.
RAFT Program
Already a trained RAFT team member? Register to participate in the December habitat event HERE.

RAFT Sampling Event - CANCELLED
2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | White River Alliance, 515 N Luett Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Water Sampling monthly team sampling events in Marion and Hamilton Counties continue with the help of well-trained volunteers. Do you want to help inform the science behind our work? Learn more about the program and how to become trained HERE. RAFT is a one-of-a-kind program strategically designed to aid in local and state agency decision-making.
RAFT Program
Already a trained RAFT team member? Register to participate in the December sampling event HERE.

Science & Policy Forum: Data Center Download - Part 1
2026-01-21 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual, United States
The Indiana Water Summit leadership offers these topical presentations and discussions between annual Water Summits to advance key strategies identified on the Indiana Water Roadmap. Forums often engage university researchers, agency staff, and industry best practice practitioners to share the science behind various water challenges and discuss necessary policy, funding, or technology-based solutions. Join us in this Part 1 of 2 webinar series exploring current science and policy relating to the development and running of data centers in Indiana with emphasis on water, energy and the environment.
For more information about this event and to register visit: https://research.purdue.edu/isf/events/index.php?view=16424

RAFT Sampling Event - CANCELLED
2026-01-25 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
The January sampling event is CANCELLED due to pending snow and freezing temperatures that would impact the safety of our volunteers.
RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Water Sampling monthly team sampling events in Marion and Hamilton Counties continue with the help of well-trained volunteers. Do you want to help inform the science behind our work? Learn more about the program and how to become trained HERE. RAFT is a one-of-a-kind program strategically designed to aid in local and state agency decision-making.
RAFT Program
Already a trained RAFT team member? Register to participate in the sampling event HERE.

Our Water Quality Year in Review
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E 67th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Our Water Quality Year in Review compiles data and engages people to reflect on Central Indiana’s waterways. Join us Thursday, January 29 for a relaxed happy hour to mingle with RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) volunteers at the Indianapolis Art Center along the White River, with time to explore the riverfront. We’ll then present RAFT water quality data, what it reveals about current conditions and trends, and how it helps identify challenges and opportunities for river protection. Celebrate citizen science and learn where our water stands and where it’s headed.

RAFT Sampling Event
2026-02-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-31 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-15 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve, 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Water Sampling monthly team sampling events in Marion and Hamilton Counties continue with the help of well-trained volunteers. Do you want to help inform the science behind our work? Learn more about the program and how to become trained HERE. RAFT is a one-of-a-kind program strategically designed to aid in local and state agency decision-making.
RAFT Program
Already a trained RAFT team member? Register to participate in the sampling event HERE.

Trained Individual Certification Watch Party
2026-03-10 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Flix Brewhouse, 2206 E 116th St, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
The 2026 Trained Individual Contractor Certification Watch Party will be held on March 10 from 8:30am to 5pm at Flix Brewhouse in Carmel.
Kick back and earn your Trained Individual Contractor Certification while viewing EPA’s online course and our Local Issues Modules.
Register TODAY!

RAFT Sampling Event
2026-03-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-13 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | White River Alliance, 515 N Luett Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States

RAFT Sampling Event
2026-04-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States

Indiana Water Summit
2026-08-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Biltwell Event Center, 950 S. White River Pkwy W. Dr., Indianapolis, IN, 46221, United States
