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Stream bugs or benthic macroinvertebrates are small aquatic insects that live in the gravel layer at the bottom of a stream. These aquatic insects are a key part of the food web and a major food source for juvenile salmon. Macroinvertebrates are also good indicators of stream health. This is because some species are tolerant of stream pollution and habitat disturbance, while others are very intolerant of these disturbances and changes in water quality.
Volunteers participating in macro-monitoring on local streams will be accompanied by Stream Team staff at each monitoring location. Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Monitoring usually takes 2 hours per site, depending on the site and location. Directions to locations will be sent prior to monitoring date.
Missed the training? You may still sign up to monitor, as we will be covering
training basics on-site. Knee high boots or hip waders needed.
Must be able to walk on uneven ground and on stream gravel in boots. Some trails are steep and not suited for everyone. If you have questions, please email Michelle mstevie@ci.olympia.wa.us.
