The Macro-Invertebrate Survey (aka Bug Study) dates for 2024 are TBD. To volunteer or for more information, please contact us.
2023 Results
The Macroinvertebrate Survey (aka Bug Study) for 2023 was completed in May.
We had a rainy fall after a very dry summer. Insect numbers varied somewhat but remain in the Very Good to Excellent range. These aquatic insects indicate this is healthy stream. THANKS ALL VOLUNTEERS! YOU ARE SUPER COLLECTORS!
Mecosta & Osceola-Lake Conservation District – Asst. – Mark Sweppenheiser, Dist. Mgr, Alex Svoboda, MAEAP Tech., www.mecostacd.org
LMWCC – Joyce Durdel, WQ Coord., Armas Soorus, Pres., Wayne Anderson, Proj. Coord., Jim Squier, V. Pres., www.lmwcc.org
LMWCC – MCD/MLCD Interns. Tech 2021/2022
Abbey Hull
Alicia Symanski
Chelsea Cooper
Memories from past studies
Study volunteers Nov 2020Study volunteers Nov 20202020 November Macro Studya very fine stone fly!Macroinvertabrate Survey team May of 2017 – LMWCC Volunteers gauge water quality by collecting and identifying aquatic insects-foreground-background – Toby,( canine), Armas Soorus, Jim Squier, Joyce Durdel, Sylvie Squier, and Tim Phillips.Kayla Knoll, Manistee Conservation District, at Magoon Creek Nature DayVolunteers John and Becca search for aquatic insects below Queen’s Highway
Annual Macro-invertebrate Survey
Upcoming 2024 Survey
The Macro-Invertebrate Survey (aka Bug Study) dates for 2024 are TBD. To volunteer or for more information, please contact us.
2023 Results
The Macroinvertebrate Survey (aka Bug Study) for 2023 was completed in May.
We had a rainy fall after a very dry summer. Insect numbers varied somewhat but remain in the Very Good to Excellent range. These aquatic insects indicate this is healthy stream. THANKS ALL VOLUNTEERS! YOU ARE SUPER COLLECTORS!
Partners on the project:
2022 Results
The Macroinvertebrate Survey (aka Bug Study) for 2022 was completed in both May and October.
Download the full report: 2022-2016 Macro-Survey LMWCC
Partners on this year’s project:
LMWCC – MCD/MLCD Interns. Tech 2021/2022
Memories from past studies
Previous reports
VSMP Stream Report 2021 – Chelsea Cooper, Manistee Conservation District