YIKES Benthic Invertebrate Survey

“Bug Hunt”

Riverview HS

Our Sampling Site

“Frank & Poet Creek”

… but just where on the

creek you ask?

Our Location (By the Golf Course)

The Tools of The Trade & basic procedure

• Waders – you know you want to try them on!

• Nets & Buckets – collect the water and mucky … uhm … stuff

• Pour into trays for study … the fun begins!

• Student scientists pick around the muck & search for the lil’ critters–Use tiny suction droppers, forceps … whatever works!

• Place lil’ dudes into ice cube trays – separate by type–Keep Count & record on invertebrate data sheet …

UP NEXT

Some examples from the benthic identification packet …

Why does our site rate so low?

HYPOTHESIS:• Not really a very natural type

setting/environment– Notice the lack of trees, bushes, fallen

branches, packs of leaves, rocks, etc.– All things that little critters like in their

environment• Invertebrates use the above for

breeding, making a home, protection, etc.

Let’s take another look at our location