Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight | Cam Huynh & Michael Hawkins
What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb?
Mike: Water monitoring is a requirement of The City of Lawton Stormwater Management Program. Working with Blue Thumb has expanded that part of the program.
Cam: I had to because water quality monitoring is one of our BMPs for the Stormwater Program and the City was already working with Blue Thumb. However, even if monitoring was not required and the City was not already working with Blue Thumb, I feel like it is something we would have added once we heard about y’all because protecting resources and preserving them for future generations is something that has always been important to me.
What do you enjoy most about volunteering with Blue Thumb?
Mike: I enjoy working with Blue Thumb to meet new people and learn more about our creeks.
Cam: The fish collections! Until the last hour or so of the 2nd day.
How long have you been with the program?
Mike: I have worked with the Blue Thumb Program for about 15 years.
Cam: Two years this time around and three years previously.
Is there a memorable moment or lesson from your time with Blue Thumb that stands out?
Mike: The most memorable moments are the creek evaluations and fishing.
Cam: My first fish collection! Even though I grew up fishing and majored in Zoology, it was my first time doing something like that.
Blue Thumb Volunteer | Cam Huynh & Michael Hawkins