Little Forks began monitoring the water quality of the Cedar River back in 2015 and with an increase in restoration projects and land protection along the watershed, we have documented positive changes in the quality of the river. We will meet at Gladwin Conservation District Community Garden pavilion on Saturday, September 7th at 10am to […]

Learn what it takes to be a community scientist at this free event! You will help to collect aquatic insects to monitor the water quality of Eaton County streams. Volunteers will meet at the Eaton Conservation District basement conference room to review stream monitoring protocols before going out into the field. All equipment will be […]

Learn what it takes to be a community scientist at this free event! You will help to identify the aquatic insects collected from Eaton County streams to calculate a water quality score. Identification day will be held on October 23, 2024 from 11am-1pm. Volunteers will meet in a science classroom at The University of Olivet. […]

Help sort aquatic macroinvertebrates for the River Raisin Watershed Council’s Adopt-a-Stream program.  Learn what these “bugs” can teach us about the health of the river. For more information please contact carley.kratz@lisd.us.  

Please join HRWC's annual Winter Stonefly Search volunteer event on Saturday, January 18, 2025. This is a great outdoor winter activity for individuals and groups of friends and family. There are two start times: 9 am and 10:30 am. Please choose one and sign up HERE. As part of a long-term river study, each January, HRWC looks for […]

Volunteers needed to survey for Stoneflies throughout the Rouge River! It’s easy, fun, and a great way to learn about aquatic insects and the health of the river while contributing to science. There will be an indoor welcome from 10am-11am where volunteers will have a chance to meet their team, enjoy refreshments (coffee, juice, bagels, […]

Rivers are full of life, even in the depths of winter! Join Friends of the St. Clair River staff and Stream Team volunteers as we enter streams on a hunt for the elusive winter stonefly. These tiny insects, equipped with a natural antifreeze, spend most of their lives as nymphs in the water and emerge […]

Winter stoneflies (Capniidae and Taeniopterygidae) are important biotic indicators of water quality. Their increasing numbers are one way we can tell that water quality has greatly improved from historical conditions in the early and mid-1900’s. These stoneflies have natural anti-freeze in their blood, so they are able to remain active in the winter months. Reproducing […]

We need your eyes, hands, and boots on the ground! No prior experience is necessary, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Children eight and older are welcome when accompanied by a PARTICIPATING adult; groups limited to four people. We really value your participation. If you do sign up, your team will be counting on you to be […]