The workshop will provide an overview of macro-invertebrate sampling techniques and identification and why this process is important for determining the health of our waterways.
We will learn; why we monitor (overview of bioassessment), where we monitor (basic stream ecology) and how we monitor (field techniques). We will then have a brief overview of the taxonomy and identification of macroinvertebrates and put all of this information in to conducting a SIGNAL score or a river health score.
Materials will be supplied. Participants will be asked to be hands on – so be prepared for a little splashing about! – waders supplied.
When: 10-12noon, Sunday 9th September
Where: Quota Park, Nambour – meet at the Rotunda area near the weir on Petrie Creek
RSVP: Jacqui [at] maroochycatchmentcentre [dot] org [dot] au or phone 5476 4777
