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Spanish Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 1: Does anyone who developed a program having volunteers enter data online and possibly identifying macroinvertebrates in the field have any comments or suggestions that may be helpful.<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 2: Is there a good basic key out there for BMI identification?<\/a><\/p>\n

Announcement 1: Recently, we developed an Interactive Verification Program to complement the spiral bound identification manual for Citizen Volunteers.<\/a><\/p>\n

Announcement 2:New on the WV Save Our Streams web page is a “Field Guide to Aquatic Invertebrates”.<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 3: I am looking for crisp black and white images of macroinvertebrates and\u00a0 suggestions about benthic macroinvertebrates or biological monitoring websites.<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 4: What are some of the methods used to safely do a stream bioassessment in a stream that\u2019s only 15 or 18 inches wide?<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 5: Does anyone happen to know a supplier\/distributor for ethanol to be used for macroinvertebrate preservation?<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 6: Can you please share your favorite online macro identification tools?<\/a><\/p>\n

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Question 1<\/h3>\n

Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008
\nFrom: “Weglein, Sara” <\/p>\n

Greetings all,<\/p>\n

I am with the MD Department of Natural Resources volunteer stream sampling program, Stream Waders. We are looking to make some changes to our program such as having volunteers enter data online and possibly identifying macroinvertebrates in the field. I was just wondering if anyone who had such programs in place had any comments or suggestions that may be helpful.
\nThank you!<\/p>\n

Sara Weglein
\nMD Dept. of Natural Resources
\nRAS – MANTA<\/p>\n

Responses to Question 1<\/h3>\n

Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:19:01 -0700
\nFrom: Sandy Derby <\/p>\n

Hello Sara,
\nJust thinking some of what I have online might be helpful to you– and interesting. Our BioSITE Program, curricula, and data can be viewed online (actually, the data is not updated yet so more will come..) Let me know if you have any questions–<\/p>\n

S
\nSandra Derby
\nEnvironmental Education Manager
\nBioSITE Program Director
\nChildren’s Discovery Museum
\n180 Woz Way, San Jose CA. 95110
\nw408.298-5437 x261
\nf408.298-6826<\/p>\n

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Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008
\nFrom: Eleanor Ely<\/p>\n

Sara,<\/p>\n

Are you familiar with the Summer 2005 issue of The Volunteer Monitor newsletter? It profiles a number of macroinvertebrate monitoring programs and hopefully will give you some ideas about the different possible approaches. See www.epa.gov\/owow\/volunteer\/vm_index.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I believe online data entry by volunteers is getting more and more common. One good example is Alabama Water Watch (https:\/\/aww.auburn.edu\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Good luck with your program!<\/p>\n

Ellie<\/p>\n

Eleanor Ely
\nEditor, The Volunteer Monitor Newsletter
\n50 Benton Avenue
\nSan Francisco, CA 94112<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:35:01 -0400
\nFrom: Jo Latimore
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] MD Stream Waders<\/p>\n

Hi Sara,<\/p>\n

Here in Michigan we\u2019ve had mixed results in asking volunteers to enter their data online. The Michigan Clean Water Corps (www.micorps.net)<\/a> set up an online database a few years ago for both stream and lake monitoring data. We handle stream and lake monitoring a little differently, based on program history. Our lake program has been functioning in one form or another since the 70s, with some monitoring done by lake associations, and some by individuals. They pay a small fee to participate, to (almost) cover the cost of equipment and lab analysis. In general, our lake volunteers have been resistant to entering their own data online. Some say that they don\u2019t want to do more work, and others are uncomfortable with computers. We initially hoped to make volunteer data entry required, but so many were opposed that we have abandoned that hope and do much of it ourselves.<\/p>\n

Our stream monitors are all organized within their own groups (watershed councils, conservation groups, etc.). The statewide stream monitoring program is relatively young, compared to the lake program, and so are the folks involved. Computer literacy can be assumed, and when groups join the stream program, we require that they enter their own data \u2013 and these groups are fine with that. Since they are already organized into groups, they already have plans to use their data for stream\/watershed protection, and want their data in electronic form anyway. Our online database allows volunteers to enter their data and then download a copy for themselves in Excel format, so we essentially save them from having to design their own database. We also offer groups an alternative \u2013 if they already have their own database they use, they can just send us a copy of their electronic data, and we import it into our database.<\/p>\n

Regarding field ID of macroinvertebrates, I\u2019d give the handy answer, \u201cIt depends.\u201d It depends on the level of taxonomic resolution. Order-level IDs by volunteers in the field are certainly possible, with training. I\u2019ve found that often, though, volunteers \u2013 especially new ones \u2013 aren\u2019t always comfortable with that level of responsibility. You\u2019ll want to have a Quality Control plan in place to check ID\u2019s, and make sure the volunteers know that, so they don\u2019t worry quite as much about getting one or two
\nwrong. I\u2019d also recommend providing a way for them to turn in bugs that they are unsure of \u2013 a \u201cmystery jar\u201d of sorts. One big upside of field ID is that the volunteers know the result of their search right away. If you\u2019re looking for family-level ID, though, I\u2019d steer clear of field ID. Even the pros (myself included) don\u2019t have the best track record with that.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, at my previous job at the Huron River Watershed Council in Ann Arbor (www.hrwc.org<\/a>), we found a way to involve volunteers in identifying bugs at a separate indoor event \u2013 described in the issue of the Volunteer Monitor that Ellie mentioned. This type of event may not be feasible at a statewide scale, but your individual watershed groups might try it. The Michigan Clean Water Corps permits field or lab ID of bugs, as long as there\u2019s a QC plan in place to check those IDs.<\/p>\n

Good questions! I\u2019m sure others have other perspectives\u2026<\/p>\n

-Jo<\/p>\n

Jo A. Latimore, Ph.D.
\nLake, Stream, & Watershed Outreach
\nDepartment of Fisheries and Wildlife
\nMichigan State University
\n13 Natural Resources
\nEast Lansing, MI 48824-1222
\n(517) 432-1491
\nlatimor1@msu.edu<\/p>\n

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Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:30:11 -0500
\nFrom: Kris Stepenuck
\nSubject: Re: [volmonitor] MD Stream Waders<\/p>\n

Hi Sara<\/p>\n

We have a fact sheet about online databases (as well as other types of databases) with links to numerous volunteer monitoring programs’ databases within it. It also includes tips from program coordinators across the country who replied to a request for feedback to share with others about planning and implementing such databases. Here’s a link to the fact sheet:
\nhttp:\/\/www.usawaterquality.org\/volunteer\/Outreach\/Databases.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

There are also some relevant discussions from this listserv posted at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.usawaterquality.org\/volunteer\/Special\/EPAListserv\/index.html <\/a>Scroll down to online databases – there are two discussions there that seem relevant.<\/p>\n

Third, we also did a survey of volunteer monitoring programs across the country about their online databases. We used the information we learned in the fact sheet noted above, but results of the survey itself are also posted online. They’re available at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.usawaterquality.org\/volunteer\/DataReporting\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Hopefully these will be of help to you.<\/p>\n

As for identifying macroinvertebrates in the field. To what level? We have volunteers ID to order level on a regular basis (see our methods:
\nhttp:\/\/watermonitoring.uwex.edu\/wav\/monitoring\/methods.html<\/a> – choose biotic index, and data sheets:
\nhttp:\/\/watermonitoring.uwex.edu\/wav\/monitoring\/sheets.html<\/a>. But you may mean to family level?<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Kris Stepenuck<\/p>\n

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Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:52:49 -0400
\nFrom: Debra Gutenson
\nSubject: Re: [volmonitor] MD Stream Waders<\/p>\n

Sara,<\/p>\n

You may wish to contact Stacey Brown ( coordinator of VA SOS) re’ our volunteer monitoring and data reporting efforts in VA. This is an all volunteer statewide program, not run by any state agency.<\/p>\n

Email : Stacey@vasos.org<\/p>\n

Otto Gutenson ( OW, EPA- retired)
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 2<\/h3>\n

Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:00:37 -0500
\nFrom: Mary Hegarty
\nSubject: Re: [CSREESVolMon] Good key for BMI?<\/p>\n

Hi all,
\nIs there a good basic key out there for BMI identification?
\nWe are looking for a basic one that shows the actual tiny size of the critters, color and how they move (how they look alive in the pan) and other easy ID features, that one can see with the eye or magnified glass (not how they look under a microscope). We want an ID key for alive specimens.<\/p>\n

Any help- would be great.
\nThanks,
\nMary Hegarty<\/p>\n

Mary Hegarty
\nEnvironmental Management Assistant<\/p>\n

Rockland County
\nDivision of Environmental Resources &
\nSoil and Water Conservation District
\n50 Sanatorium Rd., Bldg. P
\nPomona, NY 10970
\n845-364-2669
\n(fax) 845-364-2671
\nwww.rocklandgov.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Responses to Question 2<\/h3>\n

Kris Stepenuck 4\/4\/2008 4:21 PM
\nHi Mary<\/p>\n

I’m not sure if you got replies on this? Anyhow, we have a key, but it’s
\nnot fully what you describe. There are descriptions by the drawings about
\nhow the orgs. move and what color they are, but it’s not in color. Here’s
\na link to it: http:\/\/watermonitoring.uwex.edu\/pdf\/level1\/riverkey.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

We also have a booklet that goes along with it. I can send you a copy if
\nyou like what it looks like. You can check it out online at:
\nhttp:\/\/watermonitoring.uwex.edu\/pdf\/level1\/WWWC.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

I’d be curious about other replies you may have received as well which I
\ncan post on our listserv archives.<\/p>\n

Thanks!<\/p>\n

Kris<\/p>\n

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>>> Barbara Liukkonen 3\/3\/2008 11:56 AM >>>
\nMary<\/p>\n

Here’s a nice online version – mostly photographs, but nice
\nidentification tips.
\nhttp:\/\/midge.cfans.umn.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

You can also view, and download, our print Guide to BMI in the Midwest.
\nSee the link on the same page.<\/p>\n

Barb Liukkonen
\nWater Resources Center, O of MN
\n173 McNeal Hall
\n1985 Buford Ave
\nSt. Paul, MN 55108
\nliukk001@umn.edu<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:06:32 -0400
\nFrom: Mary Hegarty
\nSubject: Fwd: Re: [CSREESVolMon] Good key for BMI?<\/p>\n

>>> 3\/3\/2008 12:28 PM >>>
\nHello Mary,<\/p>\n

We have a citizen volunteer stream monitoring program here in Monroe
\nCounty….although it is somewhat dormant at the moment (i.e. budget cuts).
\nI have attached a copy of the Participants Manual….which includes an ID
\ncard for BMIs….though it is not a key. It may be of interest. What sort
\nof program do you have in Rockland County for stream monitoring?<\/p>\n

Thanks,
\nTodd<\/p>\n

See attached file: CWW Participants Manual Updated 2004.pdf<\/a> (2.5 MB pdf file)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

>>> “Smolen, Michael” 3\/3\/2008 2:23 PM >>>
\nDear Mary,
\nThe following was supplied by Anndrea Navesky.
\nMike Smolen<\/p>\n

Michael D. Smolen
\nProfessor and Water Quality Coordinator
\n218 Ag Hall
\nOklahoma State University
\nStillwater, OK 74078-6021
\nPhone: 405-744-8414
\nFAX: 405-744-6059
\nhttp:\/\/waterquality.okstate.edu<\/a>
\n——————-<\/p>\n

From: Navesky, Anndrea N
\nSent: Monday, March 03, 2008 12:46 PM
\nTo: csreesvolmon-bounces@lists.uwex.edu
\nSubject: Good key for BMI’s<\/p>\n

Your e-mail was passed on to me with a suggestion to give you a link to
\nsome basic ID cards for BMI. This site (if you haven’t already been
\nthere) puts out free information for teachers, or anyone else that wants
\nto use the materials.<\/p>\n

There are a few other things under their website that you may find
\nuseful as well. They don’t have anything showing how these insects move
\nin the water, but this is one of the best basic ID cards I’ve come
\nacross in my searches. They talk about how the inverts move, but
\nnothing too great in detail. I’ve printed these off two to a page and
\nlaminated them to take into the field for the people I’m instructing.
\nIt works pretty well.<\/p>\n

Good luck!<\/p>\n

Anndrea Navesky
\nOklahoma State University
\nDepartment of Entomology
\n127 Noble Research Center
\nStillwater, OK 74078<\/p>\n

Office (405) 744-5303
\nFax (405) 744-6039
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Announcement 1<\/h3>\n

From: Leonard C. Ferrington Jr., Ph.D. [mailto:ferri016@tc.umn.edu]
\nSent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 3:11 PM
\nTo: Volunteer Monitoring List Serve Members
\nSubject: New On-line resource for Citizen Volunteer Monitoring Programs.<\/p>\n

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about a new on-line resource for Citizen Volunteer Monitoring Programs, and to ask for your assistance in helping us notify and advertise it to appropriate groups that may be involved in water quality monitoring efforts throughout the United States.<\/p>\n

A couple of years ago we published a spiral bound identification guide to help Citizen Volunteers perform accurate identifications of invertebrates collected as part of their volunteer water quality monitoring efforts. To date more than 2000 copies have been disseminated, and many additional copies have been downloaded from our on-line access site. This manual has been an astonishing success, and has facilitated improved accuracy of identifications by citizens who volunteer their personal time to help our collective efforts to improve water resources in our state. Information about the manual can be located online at:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/midge.cfans.umn.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Recently, we developed an Interactive Verification Program to complement the spiral bound manual, and allow citizens to check the accuracy of their own identifications. We refer to the software as VSM-IVP, and it can be accessed online.<\/p>\n

I would like to request that you help us in advertising this on-line VSM-IVP resource by telling your constituents about it. The software went on-line in early December and several states are evaluating it for use in their respective citizen volunteer programs. For instance, West Virginia has already provided links to our software on their official state web pages for water quality programs, and towns in Maryland have asked us for permission to endorse it as part of their local programs. Although the software was
\noriginally designed for use in Minnesota, we are very excited about this early trend in national use of our software, and hope that you will assist us in notifying other potential user groups.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Leonard Ferrington<\/p>\n

Leonard C. Ferrington Jr., Ph.D.
\nProfessor, Department of Entomology
\nUniversity of Minnesota
\n219 Hodson Hall, 1980 Folwell Avenue
\nSaint Paul, Minnesota USA 55108-6125
\nTELEPHONE: (612) 624-3265
\nFAX: (612) 625-5299
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Announcement 2<\/h3>\n

Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:06:55 -0500
\nFrom: Tim Craddock
\nSubject: [CSREESVolMon] New aquatic invertebrate field guide on the WV Save Our
\nStreams web page<\/p>\n

New on the WV Save Our Streams web page is a “Field Guide to Aquatic Invertebrates”. This PDF file uses illustrations and Internet links to familiarize the user with commonly encountered families of aquatic invertebrates. The illustrations are from the “Guide to Macroinvertebrates of the Upper Midwest” and are used with permission from the University of Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Timothy Craddock, Citizens Monitoring Coordinator
\nWest Virginia Save Our Streams Program
\n601 57th Street, SE
\nCharleston, WV 25304<\/p>\n

Office: 304-926-0499 (1040)
\nMobile: 304-389-7630
\nE-mail: tcraddock@wvdep.org
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 3<\/h3>\n

Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 23:40:23 -0400
\nFrom: “Joanna A. Cornell”
\nSubject: [volmonitor] Crisp images of macroinvertebrates<\/p>\n

Hello Everyone,<\/p>\n

I am looking for crisp black and white images of macroinvertebrates. They need to remain crisp after photocopying by teachers. These will be used by a large school system, so the images can not be copyrighted.<\/p>\n

I will also take this opportunity to ask for suggestions about excellent benthic macroinvertebrates or biological monitoring websites. There are a number that I like to recommend, but I\u2019m sure there are many that I have not yet discovered.<\/p>\n

Looking forward to your replies,<\/p>\n

Joanna<\/p>\n

Joanna A. Cornell
\nWatershed Specialist
\nNorthern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
\n12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 905
\nFairfax, VA 22035
\nhttp:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/NVSWCD<\/a>
\njoanna.cornell@fairfaxcounty.gov
\n703-324-1425 (w)
\n703-324-1421 (f)<\/p>\n

And a related question (combined anwers are provided below):<\/p>\n

Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:50:14 -0400
\nFrom: “Joanna A. Cornell”
\nSubject: [volmonitor] Looking for images of benthic macroinvertebrates – for flashcards<\/p>\n

Hello Everyone,<\/p>\n

I am looking for high-resolution drawings of benthic macroinvertebrates that I could use for flashcards for our stream monitors. Our monitoring program uses the VASOS protocol, but we can\u2019t use the images for any other purposes besides our ID cards and data cards. I\u2019m happy to share the flashcards.<\/p>\n

Thanks in advance,<\/p>\n

Joanna<\/p>\n

———————–<\/p>\n

Joanna A. Cornell, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

Watershed Specialist<\/p>\n

Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District<\/p>\n

12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 905 Fairfax, VA 22035<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/NVSWCD<\/a><\/p>\n

joanna.cornell@fairfaxcounty.gov<\/p>\n

703.324.1425 (w)<\/p>\n

703.324.1421 (f)<\/p>\n

Responses to Question 3<\/h3>\n

Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 07:28:26 -0700
\nFrom: HANSON Steve
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] Crisp images of macroinvertebrates<\/p>\n

The Xerces page is good (http:\/\/www.xerces.org\/<\/a>). They have good aquatic pages.<\/p>\n

Steve Hanson
\nVolunteer Monitoring Specialist
\nOregon DEQ Laboratory<\/p>\n

Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 09:35:48 -0500
\nFrom: Irwin Polls
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] Crisp images of macroinvertebrates<\/p>\n

JOANNA:<\/p>\n

I would suggest you look at the website for the North American Benthological Society (www.benthos.org<\/a>). The education and outreach section has slide shows of benthic macroinvertebrates.<\/p>\n

IRWIN<\/p>\n

Irwin Polls
\nECOLOGICAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT<\/p>\n

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 13:35:25 -0700
\nFrom: Erick Burres
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] Crisp images of macroinvertebrates<\/p>\n

Joanna,<\/p>\n

Feel you can find images within the California Streamside Biosurvey.
\nhttp:\/\/www.waterboards.ca.gov\/nps\/docs\/cwtguidance\/351bsurvey.doc<\/a> – 2515.5KB – Water Resources Control Board<\/p>\n

Erick Burres
\nCitizen Monitoring Coordinator
\nSWRCB- Clean Water Team<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:56:22 -0500
\nFrom: “Miles, Karen”
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] Looking for images of benthic macroinvertebrates –
\nfor flashcards
\nTo: Volunteer water monitoring <\/p>\n

If you want photos of them, the EPA has some at:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/bioiweb1\/html\/benthosclean.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Karen Miles<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:07:27 -0400
\nFrom: David Kirschtel
\nSubject: Re: [volmonitor] Looking for images of benthic macroinvertebrates –
\nfor flashcards<\/p>\n

There are a number of relevant keys with line drawings listed at the EPA website “Biological Indicators of Watershed Health”: http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/bioiweb1\/html\/benthosclean.html<\/a><\/p>\n

In particular: Family-Level Key to the Stream Invertebrates of Maryland and<\/a>
\nSurrounding Areas – MD-DNR<\/a><\/p>\n

Guide to Aquatic Invertebrates – West Virginia Department of<\/a>
\nEnvironmental Protection<\/a><\/p>\n

Given that most of these are produced by state\/local governments I expect that it would relatively easy to get permission, if any is needed at all, to reproduce the images.<\/p>\n

Hope this helps,<\/p>\n

David
\n======================================================================== ========
\nDavid Kirschtel, Ph.D.
\nNational Ecological Observatory Network – National Project Office
\n1444 I St, NW, #200 – Washington, DC 20005
\nemail: kirschte@msu.edu – dkirschtel@neoninc.org
\ntel: 202.628.1500×240<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:46:52 -0500
\nFrom: “Leonard C. Ferrington Jr., Ph.D.”
\nSubject: Re: [volmonitor] Looking for images of benthic macroinvertebrates –
\nfor flashcards<\/p>\n

Greetings Joanna and othe Volunteers,<\/p>\n

We prepared an identification guide for Citizen Volunteers that has more than 200 high quality line drawings that might be of the type that you are seeking. The guide can be found on-line at\u00a0www.entomology.umn.edu\/<\/a> Mr. Will Bouchard made all the drawings.<\/p>\n

I would recommend that you look at the drawings and determine if they are the type that will suite your needs. If they are, then please contact me and we can determine how to send high resolution copies for you to use.<\/p>\n

We also have compiled verification software that has high resolution digital images and is available on-line at: http:\/\/midge.cfans.umn.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Len Ferrington<\/p>\n

Leonard C. Ferrington Jr., Ph.D.
\nProfessor, Department of Entomology
\nUniversity of Minnesota
\n219 Hodson Hall, 1980 Folwell Avenue
\nSaint Paul, Minnesota USA 55108-6125
\nTELEPHONE: (612) 624-3265
\nFAX: (612) 625-5299<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:51:00 -0700
\nFrom: Eleanor Ely
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] Looking for images of benthic macroinvertebrates – for flashcards<\/p>\n

There is wonderful macroinvertebrate artwork, more three-dimensional and lifelike than the typical drawings found in identification keys, in the manual “Measuring the Health of California Streams and Rivers” by Jim Harrington and Monique Born. The illustrations are by Peter Ode and you can see one of them on the cover of the Summer 2005 issue of The Volunteer Monitor (www.epa.gov\/owow\/volunteer\/vm_index.html<\/a>) and another on page 20 of the same issue, in the left-hand column. I’m not sure how available these are for others to use, but if they look suitable for your purposes you can get more information by contacting Jim Harrington at slsi@cwnet.com.<\/p>\n

In the same issue, the list of resources on pages 20-21 includes a number of guides and keys with illustrations, both drawings and photos. Some of these illustrations might be available to you.<\/p>\n

Ellie<\/p>\n

Eleanor Ely<\/p>\n

Editor, The Volunteer Monitor Newsletter<\/p>\n

50 Benton Avenue<\/p>\n

San Francisco, CA 94112<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:44:37 -0400
\nFrom: “Schenk, Ann”
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] Looking for images of benthic macroinvertebrates – for flashcards
\nTo: Volunteer water monitoring
\nReply-to: Volunteer water monitoring
\nThread-topic: [volmonitor] Looking for images of benthic macroinvertebrates – for flashcards<\/p>\n

There are a few Merrit and Cummins illustrations used in our”Family-Level Key to the Stream Invertebrates of Maryland and Surrounding Areas” that we had to get specific permission to use for
\nthis publication only. Please do NOT use those marked illustrations.<\/p>\n

If there are any other images in that publication you wish to use, I have higher resolution files than are in the web version of the document. It would be nice to give appropriate credit for any of our images.<\/p>\n

Ann Schenk
\nNatural Resource Biologist III
\nMaryland Department of Natural Resources
\n580 Taylor Ave., C-2
\nAnnapolis, MD 21401
\nphone: 410-260-8609<\/p>\n

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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:03:55 -0500
\nFrom: Kris Stepenuck
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] Looking for images of benthic macroinvertebrates –
\nfor flashcards<\/p>\n

Hi Joanna and all-<\/p>\n

Wisconsin also has some line drawings of aquatic macroinvertebrates available through our clip art collection at: http:\/\/clean-water.uwex.edu\/pubs\/clipart\/critters.pond.htm<\/a> or http:\/\/clean-water.uwex.edu\/pubs\/clipart\/critters.riv.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheers,<\/p>\n

Kris Stepenuck
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 4<\/h3>\n

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:00:19 -0500
\nFrom: Rita Jack
\nSubject: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

Hello Vol Mons,
\nI have a study area in a still-pretty-wild part of Michigan\u2019s Upper Peninsula, in the Yellow Dog Plains, where the streams are the cleanest I\u2019ve ever seen. (It\u2019s not unusual to see specific conductivity readings that are less than 40 uS.) The project is geared to collect baseline water quality data prior to sulfide mining permit applications, to help support decision-making and public comment-ability. We began the Yellow Dog Plains study over 18 months ago.
\nSome of the streams that we work on are literally only 15 or 18 inches wide. Some of our volunteers are very concerned that going in to do a bug survey twice a year could potentially wipe out some sensitive and\/or rare organisms.
\nWhat are some of the methods used in other areas to safely do a stream bioassessment in a stream that\u2019s only 15 or 18 inches wide?
\n~Rita
\n>>
\nRita Jack
\nWater Sentinels Project
\nSierra Club Mackinac Chapter
\n109 E. Grand River Ave.
\nLansing, Michigan 48906
\ntel: 517-484-2372
\nwww.michigan.sierraclub.org<\/a>
\nwww.sierraclub.org\/watersentinels<\/a><\/p>\n

Responses to Question 4<\/h3>\n

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:07:25 -0700
\nFrom: “Horn, Barb”
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a
\nstream?<\/p>\n

There is a methodology that is similar to electroshocking fish that can be applied to macroinvertebrate sampling, the bugs recover and can be placed back into the river, identification has to occur in a timely manner and the bugs kept in a supportive environment–unless bugs id needs to involve dissection, the bugs all live.–might depend upon level of id needed. The upfront cost is that of the generator and probes-about $5000 –but will last a long, long time. If you want more information I can connect you. Studies have been performed comparing this method w\/ traditional collection methods and for the usual list of metrics the method is valid.<\/p>\n

Barb Horn
\nBiologist, Colorado Division of Wildlife
\n151 E. 16th Ave., Durango, CO 81301
\nvc: 970\/382-6667 fx: 970\/247-4785<\/p>\n

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Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 21:26:49 -0500 (EST)
\nFrom: boram@wilkes.edu
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

It is important to note that the very low conductivity of the stream may
\nlimit the capability of this or any other electrode method.<\/p>\n

Brian Oram
\nWilkes University
\nhttp:\/\/www.water-research.net<\/a><\/p>\n

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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:22:16 -0500
\nFrom: Chris Sullivan
\nSubject: Re: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

What taxonomic level are you IDing your macros to? If only to family you should be able to do 90% of the critters on site in trays of water and simply return the critters that day. I know I have taken samples stored them overnite in the fridge with a bubbler for town fair table for kids etc and the majority of the critters make it to the net day and their return to the sample site.<\/p>\n

Of course if you ID to genus or species this probably wont work, since counting the number of ocelli on a perlidae or any other smaller details will be next to impossible with the critters wiggling around your petri dish.<\/p>\n

good luck<\/p>\n

peace
\nChris<\/p>\n

Chris Sullivan
\nProject SEARCH Coordinator
\n(203) 734-2513
\nFAX 203-922-7833
\nCenter for Environmental Research Education
\nKellogg Environmental Center
\n500 Hawthorne Ave
\nDerby, CT 06418<\/p>\n

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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 17:17:23 +0000
\nFrom: Ronald Wierenga
\nSubject: re:[volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

Rita,
\nI think one of the more significant impacts to the stream is from disturbing the substrate while collecting the sample. Using atrificial substrate, such as rock baskets or plates, would help minimize your footprint on the system and still provide usefull information, although not always comparable. River Network’s Living Waters by Geoff Dates is a good reference for using artificial substrate. Check with your state’s biomonitoring group for comparability issues. The bug population should be able to take the loss of a few organisms. Good luck, sounds like a fun project.<\/p>\n

Ron Wierenga
\nWater Resources Program
\nClark County Vancouver WA 98666-9810
\n360-397-6118 x4264<\/p>\n

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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:36:53 -0500
\nFrom: Danielle Donkersloot
\nSubject: Re: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

I did respond to the original email, stating that NJ volunteers will either collect and return to the same stream or preserve. It depends on the purpose of the monitoring project and the level of rigor they need
\nto achieve. I am always unsure of keeping the samples over night in some-kind of live well. My concern is that you are keeping a lot of organisms in one bucket, so would the carnivores of the sample have a field day eating the others? I tend to think of if as an All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet for them.
\nWhat are your thoughts?<\/p>\n

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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:34:29 -0500
\nFrom: Jenny Birnbaum
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

I definitely agree with Danielle’s concerns- when I was a grad student collecting benthic macroinvertebrate samples, we occasionally observed predation in the sample even before the insects succumbed (the insects in these samples were sacrificed). Additionally, at one point I raised a
\ndragonfly larva for an entomology class, and I kept it in a tank with mayflies, damselflies and even mosquitofish to sustain it… so keeping live organisms all together over night is definitely an all-you-can-eat buffet!<\/p>\n

Jenny Birnbaum
\nMystic Monitoring Network Director
\nMystic River Watershed Association
\n20 Academy St., Suite 203
\nArlington, MA 02476
\n(781) 316-3438
\njenny@mysticriver.org
\nwww.mysticriver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 15:12:28 -0800
\nFrom: Eleanor Ely
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

Greetings — just returned from vacation to find this discussion. I wanted to mention an article in the Summer 2005 issue of The Volunteer Monitor titled “Catch-and-Release Bioassessment” (pages 14-15) — it contains several recommendations for gentle handling of insects to maximize their survival.
\nEllie
\nEleanor Ely
\nEditor, The Volunteer Monitor Newsletter
\n50 Benton Avenue
\nSan Francisco, CA 94112<\/p>\n

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Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 11:03:44 -0500
\nFrom: Ginger North
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

I, too, just got back from vacation to read about this issue. I was interested in all the various testing methods that different volunteer groups use per the Volunteer Monitoring issue that Ellie mentioned. I also heard about various methods at the Region III EPA conference in West Virginia and read couple of articles describing specific methods used by volunteer groups collecting data for government agencies. It seems that there is a huge variety in methodology and I hope that a discussion comparing the various methods might be considered at the National Water Monitoring Conference in May.
\nWe have used a modified version of the Stroud Water Research methodology which involves perserving the collected organisms, but when studying very small first order streams we, too, are concerned that we are compromising the balance of the stream life. I am interested in hearing about other options that still give useful data.<\/p>\n

Ginger North
\nStream Watch Coordinator
\nDelaware Nature Society
\n302-239-2334×100
\nFax 302-239-2473
\nginger@delawarenaturesociety.org
\nwww.delawarenaturesociety.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 09:59:20 -0700
\nFrom: “Horn, Barb”
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

Can’t have a discussion on method comparison w\/out bringing in data objectives, study purpose\/goals….there are a variety of methods for technical and waterbody differences reasons but also becuase different data objectives exist…..a valuable discussion would be to discuss the pro’\/con’s w\/ \/the variety of methods to achieve the same goals\/purpose\/data objective….<\/p>\n

Barb Horn
\nBiologist, Colorado Division of Wildlife
\n151 E. 16th Ave., Durango, CO 81301
\nvc: 970\/382-6667 fx: 970\/247-4785<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:21:06 -0500
\nFrom: Joan Martin
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

What an excellent point, Barb. The challenge for us is that volunteer monitoring groups have to demonstrate their ability to correctly collect and identify the macroinvertebrates, so catch and release doesn\u2019t verify their identification. I would like to see suggestions that cover this need.
\nThanks,
\n-Joan
\n(734) 769-5123, X.11<\/p>\n

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Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:38:13 -0500
\nFrom: Rita Jack
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

Friends \u2013 I\u2019m grateful for the continuation of this thread after the week away from the office and email, and I echo Joan\u2019s point below.
\nIs one solution to have the volunteers identify and count everything, and then to keep and preserve one of each different kind to verify the id\u2019s? I\u2019ve heard of some groups who send teams to all their sites, and then they gather together at the end to identify and count, perhaps in a lab with microscopes \u2013 and then release all the still-living critters back to a convenient local stream. This, however, greatly concerns me because of the potential for moving exotic aquatics around a watershed. Yikes!
\n-Rita
\n>>
\nRita Jack
\nWater Sentinels Project, Sierra Club Mackinac Chapter
\ntel: 517-484-2372<\/p>\n

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Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 16:04:27 -0500
\nFrom: Mayio.Alice@epamail.epa.gov
\nSubject: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams<\/p>\n

The information below might be of general interest to those of you pursuing this topic — it comes from Ed Rankin of the Midwest Biodiversity Institute (and formerly of Ohio EPA).<\/p>\n

–Alice Mayio<\/p>\n

Ohio EPA has a website dedicated to very small (“primary”) headwater streams, generally less than 1 sq mi in drainage. They have detailed sampling protocols and a number of nice publications dealing with these streams that can be downloaded. The Web site is:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/epa.ohio.gov\/dsw\/wqs\/headwaters\/index.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

Most of this generated out of their NE district office. Their methodology looks at macroinvertebrates, amphibians, and habitat. They do offer periodic training in this methdology in Ohio. As for the fear of oversampling, I think that should be minimal for several reasons. First, at best a macro sample would capture only a fraction of what is any reach of stream. Second, the biota of headwater streams especially, is adapted to various “natural” disturbances such as storms, winter ice, etc that result in relatively rapid recovery after a distrubance as long as the “natural infrastructure” (i.e., habitat, etc) is intact.<\/p>\n

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Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 16:18:59 -0500
\nFrom: Geoff Dates
\nSubject: Re: [volmonitor] bugs in tiny little streams – how to not harm a stream?<\/p>\n

As Barb implies: the answer is . . . it depends.<\/p>\n

Returning the critters to the stream will limit what you can do with the sample. That will affect your results, the type of metrics you can use, and quite possibly the use of your data. The basic question comes down to will the limits of an all-field approach limit the usefulness of the results?<\/p>\n

If the impacts (or impairments) are obvious (e.g. nothing but worms and midges), then higher taxonomic level (family, or maybe even orders) field taxonomy is fine.<\/p>\n

In most cases, the more taxonomy you do, the more information you get. Many of the data analyses (aka \u201cmetrics\u201d) used become more meaningful. As anyone knows who\u2019s tried it, field identification below family is VERY difficult (even family identification is difficult for some taxa). It\u2019s particularly difficult when the organisms are small.<\/p>\n

Once you throw the sample back, you\u2019ve lost the ability to:<\/p>\n

know for sure if you\u2019ve misidentified something
\ndo further taxonomy
\nquality check your results<\/p>\n

Several options:<\/p>\n

for your first collection, get samples from each site and preserve everything. Build a reference collection from these samples.
\nVideotape (under magnification) each organism that goes into your voucher collection while it is still alive. Movement is often an important clue.
\neach time you collect, preserve one of each type of organism, to the best of your ability.
\nbring the live samples back to the lab and use some sort of aquarium to keep them alive while you identify them under high magnification. Bring them back to where you collected them, if possible.<\/p>\n

Thanks for raising the question.<\/p>\n

Geoff Dates<\/p>\n

River Watch Program Director
\nRiver Network
\nHome Office:
\n231 24D Heritage Condos
\nWoodstock, VT 05091
\n802-457-9808 w & h
\nemail: gdates@rivernetwork.org
\nRiver Network Web Site: www.rivernetwork.org<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Question 5<\/h3>\n

From: “J. Kelly Nolan, EST Coordinator”
\nSubject: [volmonitor] Preservative
\nTo: VOLMONITOR <\/p>\n

Hello- Does anyone happen to know a supplier\/distributor for ethanol to be used for macroinvertebrate preservation? We would like to stop using denatured alcohol as it fumes quickly overpower our sampling identification sessions.<\/p>\n

Regards,
\nJ. Kelly Nolan
\nCapital Region Coordinator
\nHudson Basin River Watch<\/p>\n

Responses to Question 5<\/h3>\n

From: Kevin_Smith@B-F.com
\nSubject: [volmonitor] Re: Preservative
\nTo: VOLMONITOR <\/p>\n

Although it is a more expensive option and if you only need small amounts, you can use Everclear Brand spirit from your local liquor store. It is 95% ethanol and can be cut to the appropriate percentage for your needs. This will be “tax paid” and (legally) side-steps any of the regulatory requirements of purchasing ethanol for scientific purposes. You could also use vodka but this can generally only be found at concentrations of 50% ethanol or less which may not be sufficient for preservation.
\nIs your organization is working in association with a local University’s science department that is already authorized to purchase lab grade ethanol. They may be willing to provide limited quantities for your macroinvertebrate sampling.<\/p>\n

Kevin Smith
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Question 6<\/h3>\n

From: “Vastine, Julie”
\nTo: Volunteer water monitoring
\nSent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 1:20 PM
\nSubject: [volmonitor] Online macroinvertebrate identification tools<\/p>\n

Hello:<\/p>\n

Can you please share your favorite online macro identification tools?\u00a0 We are trying to add to our reference list for Pennsylvania volunteers.<\/p>\n

Thank you!
\nJulie<\/p>\n

–Julie Vastine, Director
\nAlliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM)
\nDickinson College – Environmental Studies Dept.
\nphone: 717.245.1135\u00a0 fax: 717.245.1971
\nwww.dickinson.edu\/allarm<\/a><\/p>\n

Responses to Question 6<\/h3>\n

From: Kelly Stettner
\nDate: Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 12:31 PM
\nSubject: [volmonitor] Online macroinvertebrate identification tools<\/p>\n

Here’s my favorite online tool for “bug hunts”:
\nhttp:\/\/people.virginia.edu\/~sos-iwla\/Stream-Study\/Key\/MacroKeyIntro.HTML<\/a>
\nBlack River Action Team (BRAT)…be part of the solution!
\n101 Perley Gordon Road
\nSpringfield, VT\u00a0 05156
\n(802) 885-1533
\nhttp:\/\/www.BlackRiverActionTeam.org<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Steve Kerlin
\nDate: Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 12:45 PM
\nSubject: Re: [volmonitor] Online macroinvertebrate identification tools<\/p>\n

We use the River on the Web (ROW) website resources for teachers. It has a number of keys and guides for lessons and stream studies. More are currently being added.
\nhttp:\/\/row.nku.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

We also use the WaterQuality app for iPads and iPhones during our stream studies. The app has a digital key for identifying macros and calculates the PTI.
\nHere is the link to find it in the iTunes App Store:
\nhttps:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/water-quality\/id569193509?mt=8<\/a><\/p>\n

Steve Kerlin, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

Assistant Professor of Science & Environmental Education
\nDirector of the Center for Environmental Education
\nNorthern Kentucky University
\n272 MP
\n859-572-6380<\/p>\n

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From: Craddock, Timothy D
\nDate: Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:12 PM
\nSubject: RE: [volmonitor] Online macroinvertebrate identification tools<\/p>\n

There is a page within the WV Save Our Streams website that provides a complication of resources related to macroinvertebrates (1).\u00a0 Some are specific to WV Save Our Streams (2) and others are examples from across the country.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/www.dep.wv.gov\/WWE\/getinvolved\/sos\/Pages\/Macros.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/www.dep.wv.gov\/WWE\/getinvolved\/sos\/Pages\/Benthics.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

There are a wide variety of resources here that touch on identification as well as many reference materials.
\nTim Craddock, Nonpoint Program Coordinator
\nWV Dept. of Environmental Protection
\n601 57th Street, SE
\nCharleston, WV\u00a0 25304<\/p>\n

Office: (304) 926-0499 ext. 1040; Mobile: (304) 389-7630
\nE-mail: timothy.d.craddock@wv.gov
\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.dep.wv.gov\/nonpoint \u00a0<\/a>
\n“UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”, the Lorax<\/p>\n

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From: Chris Riggert
\nDate: Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 9:10 AM
\nSubject: RE:[volmonitor] Online macroinvertebrate identification tools<\/p>\n

Hi Julie,<\/p>\n

I have seen some excellent resources that others have submitted.\u00a0 Here are a couple that we have available for our VWQM folks here:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blue Bug Card: http:\/\/www.mostreamteam.org\/Documents\/VWQM\/BugCard1.10.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Key to Macro River Life: http:\/\/www.mostreamteam.org\/Documents\/VWQM\/LifeInRiverKey.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Invert Chart: http:\/\/www.mostreamteam.org\/Documents\/VWQM\/BugChart2.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preservation: http:\/\/www.mostreamteam.org\/Documents\/VWQM\/Specimen%20Preservation.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Net Racks: http:\/\/www.mostreamteam.org\/Documents\/how_to\/pvcrack.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vial Rack: http:\/\/www.mostreamteam.org\/Documents\/how_to\/woodenrack.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Net Stand: http:\/\/www.mostreamteam.org\/Documents\/how_to\/selfsupportingkicknet.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Net Support: http:\/\/www.mostreamteam.org\/Documents\/how_to\/Plans%20for%20Freestanding%20Kicknet%20Support.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bug Photos: http:\/\/www.mostreamteam.org\/inverts.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the staff here also does a \u201cWhat\u2019s that Bug\u201d feature on our Facebook page.\u00a0 Amy, since I know NOTHING about Facebook, could you elaborate a bit for the group?<\/p>\n

Thanks!
\nChris<\/p>\n

Christopher M. Riggert
\nStream Team Program
\nVolunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Coordinator
\nMissouri Department of Conservation
\nP.O. Box 180<\/p>\n

2901 W. Truman Blvd.
\nJefferson City, MO\u00a0 65102-0180
\nPhone: (573) 522-4115 ext. 3167
\nFax: (573) 526-0990
\nChris.Riggert@mdc.mo.gov
\nwww.mostreamteam.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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From:
\nDate: Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 10:12 AM
\nSubject: RE:[volmonitor] Online macroinvertebrate identification tools<\/p>\n

Hi everyone
\ncheck out this link:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/midge.cfans.umn.edu\/vsmivp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s an electronic version based on a published text developed here in MN. It goes to the Family level.<\/p>\n

Mary Karius
\nHennepin County Environmental Services
\n701 Fourth Ave South, Suite 700
\nMinneapolis, MN 55415-1600
\n612-596-9129
\nmary.karius@co.hennepin.mn.us<\/p>\n

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From: Amy Meier
\nDate: Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM
\nSubject: RE:[volmonitor] Online macroinvertebrate identification tools<\/p>\n

The \u201cWhat\u2019s that Bug\u201d feature on Facebook (when time allows) is just a fun way to post photos of water quality indicators and let the general Facebook public take a crack at identifying it. We can get some pretty creative responses at times. I haven\u2019t done one in a while, so if anyone would like to contribute photos, please feel free to send them to me or post them directly to our Facebook wall at www.facebook.com\/mostreamteam<\/a>s with the tag \u201cWhat\u2019s that Bug?\u201d.<\/p>\n

Amy<\/p>\n

Amy K. Meier
\nStream Team Biologist
\nMissouri Department of Conservation
\nP.O. Box 180
\n2901 W. Truman Blvd
\nJefferson City, MO 65109
\n(573) 522-4115 x3166
\nAmy.Meier@mdc.mo.gov
\nStreamTeam@mdc.mo.gov<\/p>\n

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