Save Our Streams Training - IWLA Rockville

Virginia Save Our Streams (VA SOS) is a great way to test water quality by collecting and identifying stream insects called benthic macroinvertebrates (the protocol can also be used in Maryland!). The Izaak Walton League Rockville Chapter is providing a workshop for those who wish to become a certified VA SOS monitor and contribute their data to a nationwide water quality database and to the Chesapake Monitoring Cooperative. Learn more at vasos.org.

In order to become a certified VA SOS Monitor, volunteers must:

1 . Complete the online portion, including watching webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. This must be completed prior to this event.

2 . Attend a field training session (this event!) to learn the collection protocols.

3 . Pass a protocol quiz after the field training.

What to bring: Water, snacks, clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and waterproof boots if you have them.

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