Macroinvertebrate Collection Kit

Collect a white ice cube tray, white plastic dishpan, and white plastic spoons. Keep these items together as your Macroinvertebrate Collection Kit. The white color makes the tiny macroinvertebrates easier to see. The compartments in the ice cube tray allow you to sort while the large dishpan is great for larger organisms and/or holding all of the specimen until you are able to sort them. The spoons are one option for handling the macroinvertebrates.

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Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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Description

Use these common household items to help collect and sort macroinvertebrates while conducting water quality studies. In addition, you will need an aquatic net.
Used by these projects River Bug Hunts, Creek Freaks - Engaging Youth in Water Quality, Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program, Wisconsin's Water Action Volunteers
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Size & weight Medium: This tool would fit in a 12 inch cube.
Between 1lb and 5lb (a small dog weighs about 5lb)
Expected lifetime Should last at least a year
Topics Biology, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial, Insects & Pollinators
Tool updated Dec. 11, 2017, 8:22 p.m.