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Stream sampling

Each spring and fall, volunteers put on their waders to determine the water quality of the Cedar River. Little Forks Conservancy began monitoring the water quality of the Cedar River in the fall of 2015.

The Cedar River Stream Sampling project provides a great opportunity for “citizen scientists” to learn about the importance of using macro-invertebrates to monitor the health of a watershed. Macro-invertebrates are animals without a backbone that can be seen with the naked eye. These bottom-dwelling animals include crustaceans and worms, but most are aquatic insects.

During the sampling day, experienced volunteers act as team leaders and collectors, working in the streams to ensure quality samples are acquired. Newer volunteers assist their team leaders with sorting and transporting the samples.
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The following Monday evening, volunteers identify the species that have been collected. The types of species collected help determine the water quality at the site. Those results are then shared with the State of Michigan.
Due to COVID-19, 2020 Stream Sampling events were cancelled and we will evaluate in the Spring 2021 to see if we can safely monitor the stream.  
Next Sampling Event:
May 15th 2021
​10 AM


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All events are run based on a Quality Assurance Project Plan which is approved by the Michigan Clean Water Corps 
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    • Board & Staff
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        • Lane Preserve
  • Programs
    • Nature/Nurture
    • Stewardship Series
    • OUTdoors Together
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    • COVID-19 Response
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    • Newsletter
    • Flood Impact
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