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Adopt-A-Stream needs your help!
Interested in being a part of Adopt-a-Stream?
Volunteer with us to look for and collect macroinvertebrates (aquatic bugs) on the bottoms of streams. Collection involves wading into a stream and using a special net to collect the insects. Sorters will be stationed along the bank and sift through the nets to extract the macro-invertebrates and place them in jars for further analysis on Bug ID Day. The Stream Captain directs the volunteers and ensures all tasks have been completed and every one is working safely.
Why do we do this?
These bugs tell us about the quality of the water in the streams and rivers. Certain species can tolerate more pollution and lower oxygen than others, meaning when we find only those species, the stream isn't as healthy as it could be. Knowing this, we can focus more conservation efforts and funds in the areas that need it most!
Adopt-A-Stream Dates
The time has come around again for RRWC staff and volunteers to participate in an age-old survey effort! Join us as we search for aquatic macroinvertebrates in order to better understand the water quality of the River Raisin Watershed. We invite you to the following sites and locations:
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Wednesday, September 24th | 3pm
at 12780 Clinton-Manchester Rd. in Clinton, MI
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Wednesday, October 1st | 12pm
at Bird Park (400 Maumee St) in Tecumseh
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Wednesday, October 1st | 3pm
at Blood Rd. off of Rogers Hwy. in Tecumseh, MI
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Thursday, October 2nd | 10 am
at Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett St.) in Saline, MI
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Saturday, October 4th | 10am
at Veterans Park (1599 N Custer Rd) in Monroe, MI
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Saturday, October 4th | 1pm
at River Raisin Access (74 Ida Maybee Rd) in Monroe, MI
Please register below for the events and select which days/times you plan to attend.
Footwear Recommendation: To fully participate, please bring your own waterproof boots or waders. We will have a limited number of waders available for those who do not have their own.
Our Adopt-a-Stream events are super dependent on Mother Nature! Keep an eye out for any last-minute updates or cancellations due to water levels. We want everyone to stay safe while helping our river!
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