Illinois RiverWatch Network: Citizen Scientist Resources

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Illinois RiverWatch Data Sheets

Macroinvertebrate Biotic Index Calculator

RiverWatch Equipment

Monitoring Kit Contents

Monitoring Kit Loan Facilities

Map of Monitoring Kit Loan Facilities 

Microscope Kit Loan Locations

Map of Microscope Kit Loan Facilities

Monitoring Guidelines

Citizen Scientist Checklist

Quality Assurance Guidelines

Tips for Packaging Samples

Macroinvertebrate Identification Keys

RiverWatch Macroinvertebrate ID Key

RiverWatch Macroinvertebrates of Specific Interest

Izaak Walton League of America Macroinvertebrate Page

EPA's Benthic Macroinvertebrate Key

Macroinvertebrate Photos

Macroinvertebrate Photo Atlas

Photos of Adult Dragonflies and Damselflies - Chicago Region

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