Freshwater Invertebrate Identification and Survey Skills
Friday April 25 2008
Location: Castle Head Field Centre, Lindale, Grange, Cumbria LA11 6QT
Participant Standard: Beginner
Tutor(s): Cory Jones
This workshop offers an introduction to freshwater invertebrate identification and survey techniques. Participants will gain knowledge of key indicator organisms and be introduced to skills in survey techniques for freshwater habitats. The workshop deals with recognising signs of freshwater pollution, equipment and procedures required to carry out freshwater invertebrate surveys and how to structure a research report based on fieldwork information gathered.
Further details about the workshop
This workshop will cover:
- introduction to freshwater invertebrate identification;
- equipment and procedures required to carry out freshwater invertebrate survey;
- techniques for surveying ponds and streams for invertebrates;
- recognising signs of freshwater pollution;
- interpretation of survey results; and
- health and safety.
The day will include a visits to local ponds and streams
Who should attend this workshop?
- Environmental consultants and conservation volunteers
- Those who are intending to carry out invertebrate surveys in ponds, streams or rivers
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring with you:
- Packed lunch and flask
- Clipboard and cover
- Magnifying lens if you have one
- Wellington Boots / Waders
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- You will gain knowledge of key freshwater indicator organisms and their identification
- Be introduced to skills in survey techniques for freshwater habitats.
- Learn how to carry out a freshwater invertebrate survey
Programme:
10:00 Workshop start, Health and Safety briefing
10:05 Course Introduction
10:15 Techniques for surveying ponds and rivers
10:45 Identification – what guides are availalbe
11:15 Tea/Coffee break
11:30 Survey of local pond, field identification of invertebrates
13:00 Lunch
13.30 Survey of local river, field identification of invertebrates
14:30 Summarising field survey data
15:45 Collect feedback forms Return to classroom for debrief
16:00 Finish
Cost: £60 IEEM members, £120 non-members.