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Category: Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC)

Stream Macroinvertebrates Key and Size Chart

A dichotomous key and size chart that can be used to help identify macroinvertebrates in the field.

Guide to Aquatic Macroinvertebrates: The Basics

A field reference with photos and a few identifying characteristics for each macroinvertebrate included in the Save Our Streams survey.

VA SOS/CMC Unknown Sample Submittal Form

A form to fill out and mail in alongside a macroinvertebrate sample that was unable to be identified for VA SOS.

VA SOS Rocky vs Muddy Bottom Factsheet

A factsheet highlighting the differences between Rocky Bottom and Muddy Bottom streams.

VA SOS/CMC Muddy Bottom Datasheet

The datasheet to fill out while taking a VA SOS Muddy Bottom sample.

VA SOS/CMC Rocky Bottom Datasheet

The datasheet to fill out while taking a VA SOS Rocky Bottom sample.

CMC SOS Car Sign

Place this sign on your car dashboard or window to let curiouspeople passing by know that you are parked there in order toconduct stream monitoring.

VA SOS/CMC Habitat Assessment Manual

Guidance on filling out the physical conditions, stream conditions, and land use sections of the SOS datasheet.

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