Identifying Freshwater Macroinvertebrates to BMWP Families
Thursday 27 May 2010
Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Tutor: Robert Aquilina MIEEM
Level: Beginner – Intermediate
This workshop will teach the identification of freshwater macroinvertebrates to Biological Monitoring Working Party (BMWP) family level with the emphasis on field characteristics allowing water quality and conservation assessments of freshwaters. This is primarily a practical workshop and should enable participants to assess the water quality and conservation value of ponds, rivers and streams.
IEEM Members: £80 (£70 if booked before 27 March 2010).
Non-members: £160 (£140 if booked before 27 March 2010).
Further details about the workshop
The history and use of BMWP scoring is introduced together with a set of keys to identifying freshwater macroinvertebrates to family level in the field wherever possible. A standardised sampling approach and interpretation of scores and extensions to the method are also discussed. This is primarily a practical workshop and should enable you to assess the water quality and conservation value of ponds, rivers and streams.
Who should attend this workshop?
Anyone responsible for assessing freshwaters.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring:
- Hand lens.
- Wellies.
- A packed lunch.
An identification key will be provided.
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- Identify freshwater macroinvertebrate BMWP families.