Freshwater invertebrate sample Farm Mill RiverDate of Sample – 2-20-12
Time: 3:10 pm
Weather conditions: Sunny and Clear – in the 40 to 44 o F range
River Conditions: Lower than normal water levels for February
Location:HILTON Hotel (see photos of location)
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:
Stone Flies / May Flies larva – Estimated number = 30, with 2 to 3 different species
Caddis Flies larva – estimated 15 to 20, with 2 to 3 species
Midge larva – estimated 5
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