| FOMR's spring benthic monitoring began on April 3rd and was completed on April 12th. Eight certified monitors and nine volunteers helped collect the critters and record the data at the nine monitoring sites.
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| | Each site monitored has a "score" - a number between 0 and 12 - from the Save Our Streams (SOS) Multimetric Index. The SOS Multimetric Index score is a representation of the suitability of the stream for aquatic life. The score is determined by the number and kind of aquatic critters found in a water sample. You will find more info on our benthic monitoring program by clicking here.
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| SOS Multimetric Index An SOS Index score of 9 to 12 = Acceptable ecological conditionAn SOS Index score of 8 = Ecological condition cannot be determined at this time (Gray Zone) An SOS Index score of 0 to 7 = Unacceptable ecological condition
Sites & Scores (all sites are on main stem of Middle River):
1. Summerdean Road, Summerdean 7 click here to see 2011-2014 graph2. Cattleman Road, Swoope 11 click here to see 2011-2014 graph 3. Dog Back Lane, Swoope 11 click here to see 2013-2014 graph 4. Green Hills Lane, Churchville 11 click here to see 2011-2014 graph 5. Eastwood Drive, Churchville 10 click here to see 2011-2014 graph6. Middle River Road, Franks Mill 9 click here to see 2011-2014 graph 7. River Ridge, Verona 9 click here to see 2011-2014 graph 8. Cline Lane, Laurel Hill 10 click here to see 2011-2014 graph 9. Dam Town Road, Ft. Defiance 12 click here to see 2011-2014 graph |
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Many thanks to the following FOMR volunteers who collected the samples and counted the critters: Whit Morriss, Ann Cline, Pete Cooper, Paul Bugas, Kate Guenther, Sherry Stanley, Sara Jordan, Darrell Schwalm, Adrie Voors, Rick Chittum, Wick Vellines, Tom Shapcott, Reese Bull, Pam Patrick, Chris & Kalee Kaznosky, and Henri Bowman. |
| SAVE THE DATE
"Get Your Feet Wet" on Sunday, June 22nd, at "Critter Catch" in Ft. Defiance. Get wet as you learn to identify bugs and critters in Middle River.
Summer Benthic Monitoring will commence in late June - early July. If you would like to join our corps of certified monitors and volunteers, please click here to indicate your interest to our coordinator.
Splash 'n Dash, our annual Canoe/Kayak Race will take place on Sunday, August 3rd. Start practicing!
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