Macro Monitoring with EQI

Macro Monitoring with EQI

sat02apr9:00 amsat5:00 pmMacro Monitoring with EQI9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-11:00)

Event Details

Join The Environmental Quality Institue for their spring Stream Monitoring Information Exchange (SMIE) Macroinvertebrate Sampling Workshop! This regional effort trains adults (17+) in biological water quality monitoring methods for use at sites in Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Yancey & Mitchell Counties. Topics include: basic stream ecology, how to report water quality problems, identifying aquatic insects & stream sampling skills. All supplies will be provided by EQI. This is a free event and no experience necessary.

Volunteer Expectations: Help sample a minimum of 2 sites (approx. 2 hours per site), 2 times/year (spring & fall).
Location: This workshop will consist of a morning session via Zoom followed by a streamside training session at a streamside near the Buncombe & Madison county line.

Any questions or concerns? Contact Kaila at eqilabstaff@gmail.com

Time

April 2, 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-11:00)