Our program is supported by masters level staff with extensive knowledge and experience in biomonitoring all habitats including streams, wetlands and lakes.  We use Minnesota Pollution Control Agency protocols, but can use any other protocal upon request. We are able to provide assistance with all or any of the steps in a biological monitoring study.

• Study design and site establishment
• Field collection using any method
• Lab identification using scientists certified by the North American Benthological Society
• 10% QA/QC
• Metric and IBI calculation

Our staff are also experienced in volunteer training and coordination in programs such as WHEP and SHEP.  We can help you implement a volunteer monitoring program and ensure that your data is usable for assessment through proper training, open lab identification sessions, and QA/QC verification.

For more information and price quotes, contact Moriya Rufer.

Online guide to Aquatic Invertebrates of the Upper Midwest