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Stream Monitoring Training Sessions
EcoSuperior Environmental Programs will be offering two free day-long Stream Monitoring Training sessions. Learn how to catch benthic macroinvertebrates with a special net, then identify and preserve them. Spend some time looking at these fascinating stream creatures under a microscope and learn what these tiny but important stream organisms can tell us about the quality of water in their habitat.
Saturday June 28 10:30- 4:30
For the amateur scientist who might like to contribute data to a provincial database. This course will focus on proper sampling techniques and accurate identification of benthos. Fieldwork component.
Saturday June 21 10:30- 3:30
For families who want to learn while 'playing' in streams. This session will focus on the identification and life history of stream creatures, and the connection between water quality and the life in streams. We'll spend time in a stream!
Lunch is included. Registration is free, but limited to 10 participants per session so register early to avoid disappointment.
Study Our Streams:
Monitoring with Benthic Macro invertebrates
AGENDA
| 10:30 |
Welcome and introductions |
| 10:40 |
Background
- What is biomonitoring and why is it important?
- What are benthic organisms? Why are they good indicators of water quality?
- How will your monitoring efforts contribute to science?
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| 11:00 |
Sampling procedures
- Collecting benthos in streams
- Processing your sample
- Preparing your sample for storage
- Completing tally sheets
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| 12:00 |
Lunch (provided) |
| 13:00 |
Stream Sampling (in pairs)
- Select sampling locations
- Collect benthos
- Complete field sheets
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| 14:00 |
Return to Workshop venue |
| 14:15 |
Picking your sample and introduction to IDs |
| 16:15 - 16:30 |
Wrap- up and discussion |
For more information or to register for the course please contact Lucie Lavoie @ 624-2143
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