Macroinvertebrate Survey Training/Information Session

Learn about macroinvertebrates, what they are, and why we sample them! Training is required to join either of the volunteer sampling days that will take place on Saturday October 1 and Sunday October 2.

The Stream Riffle Bioassessment by Volunteers program (RBV) is a statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program coordinated by the DEEP Volunteer Water Monitoring Program.  Each fall RBV volunteers participate in a ‘treasure hunt’ to find Connecticut’s healthiest streams. To accomplish this, RBV volunteers are trained to collect macroinvertebrates, or ‘river bugs’ from their local waterways.  Depending on the types of macroinvertebrates that volunteers find in a stream, the CT DEEP can assess it as a healthy stream.

This training and information session is both for those interested in learning more about the program and for those interested in volunteering on Saturday October 1 or Sunday October 2. Trained volunteers will receive more information on sampling locations and survey times.