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SUMMARY:Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:\nSaturday, October 3rd, 10am-noon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect:We’ll begin with a brief overview of IRWA’s macroinvertebrate monitoring program and demonstrate our sampling protocol. Then, working in teams of 2–3, we’ll conduct in-stream sampling. While one team is in the stream, others can observe, practice completing monitoring data sheets, and learn about the sampling process.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll preserve a sample for later laboratory sorting using denatured alcohol. If time permits, we’ll also collect a separate sample for streamside observation and give you a chance to try identifying macroinvertebrates yourself.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll wrap up at noon. Before you leave, you’ll have an opportunity to sign up for future sampling locations and dates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter completing this training, you’ll be able to assist an IRWA staff member with macroinvertebrate sampling and, with practice, conduct sampling independently for IRWA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring/wear:\n\n\n\nHigh waterproof boots or waders (we have a few available – contact us!)Bug sprayLight layers appropriate for the weatherWater bottleOptional: small camp chair or sit-upon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to exploring the fascinating world of benthic macroinvertebrates with you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFill out my LGL Form! ( https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/1rHX_KJPhXKWk2ArYvt0YQ )\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFill out my LGL Form! ( https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/1rHX_KJPhXKWk2ArYvt0YQ )\n
URL:https://www.ipswichriver.org/events/macroinvertebrate-monitoring-volunteer-training/
LOCATION:298 Winthrop St., South Hamilton, MA 01938
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