Conducting a Stream Quality Survey
Instructions for this stream quality survey are based on the Virginia Save Our Streams Modified Method (http://www.vasos.org/fieldSheetsNewMethod.pdf).

Goals

• To collect and record data on the water quality of local streams
   
• To submit the data to an agency or other group for the purpose of assisting with water quality improvement

Materials

• Kick-seine (1/32-inch mesh net with supporting pole on each end); available through Virginia Save Our Streams for $15.00 without poles
   
• Plastic container (preferably one with divisions like a white ice-cube tray)
   
• Tweezers
   
• Magnifying glass or magnifying cubes
   
• Pencils
   
• Notebooks or other means of recording data
   
• Rubber boots or other stream shoes
   
• Rubber gloves (required for impaired streams)

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