Macroinvertebrate Monitoring

Duties and responsibilities: Collect samples from creek sites throughout the Morro Bay watershed. Make observations on habitat quality.

Qualifications: Be able to collect macroinverbrate samples using techniques described in protocols. Be able to walk to sites, which may involve wading upstream for long distances or bushwacking to a site. Complete data sheets thoroughly and legibly, including rating quality of habitat (canopy cover, streambed characteristics, etc.).

Training: Training conducted on-site with VMP staff. Program staff are present for all macroinvertebrate monitoring.

Time required: Sample collection requires approximately 3 to 4 hours per site (including driving time). Sites vary throughout Morro Bay. Monitoring is conducted each spring.

Commitment required: No minimum commitment requirement.

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