Community Science Tool - First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH)

Learn to use FISH online tools for monitoring stream health, stream changes and updates.

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Community Science Tool - First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH)

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Join us for the Community Science Tool - First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) for an introduction to the fun and easy-to-use mobile app and online reporting tools, free for anyone to use! We will show you how to access the reporting tools on your phone or computer and walk you through your first FISH visit to a stream.

Is your stream healthy? Would you like to explore it a little closer or monitor changes in your stream over time? Have you recently done something to improve your stream and now you want to measure the successful results? The First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) tool is a fun and easy way for individuals, families, volunteer groups, youth, and adults to explore a stream and share your findings with the scientific community!

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.

Who is this for?

Landowners, municipalities, and volunteers who have or plan to install streamside restoration practices
Watershed groups and other community organizations looking for an outdoor, interactive activity
Community scientists

What will you learn?

How to assess stream health by visually assessing plants, animals, water clarity, and the stream bottom
How to use the First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) Protocol
The benefits of tracking stream health over time

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