Pride Clean Streams Protocols Level I

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Pride Clean Streams Protocols Level I
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One of the best ways to determine the health of
a stream is by finding whats alive in it.
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Benthic Macroinvertebrates
Mid Range
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Why Benthic Macroinvertebrates? They are
everywhere! They are relatively sedentary
and long-lived. Some species of benthic
Macroinvertebrates are sensitive to
pollution and some are tolerant. Benthic
Macroinvertebrates are easy to collect.
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• FIELD EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR
• BENTHIC MICROINVERTEBRATE SAMPLING
• Standard 10 dip net
• 10 qt white collection pan
• forceps, Hand Lens
• field data sheets, pencils, clipboard
• first aid kit
• waders, rubber gloves

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Collection Methods
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High Gradient Streams TRAVELING KICK
Low Gradient Streams Habitat Sampling (10)
1/2 meter line

• Set net in riffle
• Kick and stir 1/2 meters above net
• Repeat at 5 different locations in riffle

• Estimate habitat present
• Jab net in representative habitat
• Repeat at 10 different locations in reach

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Identification Tools
Identification Keys McCafferty Expert Assistance
Field Guides Yellow book Book on Pond Life
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Field Screening
ID the bugs Complete check sheet Be careful not
to damage the bugs

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Level II Assessment Project
We will conduct optional advanced
training Collection methods Family level
identification Day long Workshop will be held
this summer Let us know if you are interested


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More advanced training is the key. Are you
willing to take the time?
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Get ready for the stream.
Full Contact Watersport! Be prepared to get wet
from the knees down. If you are ill, stay out
of the creek.