In-Stream Aquatic Survey Team

The in-stream habitat team uses a modified version of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Inventories stream survey protocol. This survey method determines the viability of streams for fish populations and identifies sites that could be improved through riparian restoration efforts or other measures such as large wood projects. The protocol we have developed has been modified to conduct surveys with 10-14 students. We have adapted several measures that improve the accuracy of our data including using measurements over estimates for many parameters and multiple measures for some of the data points.

To obtain pdf copies of data sheets for in-stream habitat assessment protocols click here

Students on this team also participate in the following:

GIS mapping and analysis

Macroinvertebrate sampling

Salmon carcass placement in rivers

Examples of Past Student Projects:

2016 Lake Creek Pre-Assessment, Siuslaw Watershed

2016 Soda Fork Creek Poster Report, Lower Santiam Watershed