Freshwater invertebrate samples
Farm Mill RiverDate of Sample – 2-20-12
Time: 2:45 pm 
Weather conditions: Sunny and Clear – in the 40 to 44 o F range
River Conditions: Lower than normal water levels for February
Location:Pine Rock Park – about 50 – 70 yards from trail head, where river first widens as you walk up the path
Method: Using a D-frame net, Kick sample and hand turned rocks, 3 samples in sections across river (close to shore sample, ¼ way across river, mid river sample). All samples in riffle of river
RESULTS:
Stonefly / Mayfly Larva – about 30 estimated, 2 to 3 different species
Caddis flies Larva – 10 – 15 estimated – 2 to 3 species
*Adult Stone fly landed on backpack while getting ready to leave.
