GCSU Thirst for Knowledge:  Georgia Adopt-a-Stream Macroinvertebrate Training

Are you looking for something fun to this weekend that is outdoors and makes an impact? How about adopting a stream?  

Through the Georgia College & State University Thirst for Knowledge Program, you can become Georgia Adopt-a-Stream certified this Saturday (Oct. 4) at our beautiful East Campus (Lake Laurel). The macroinvertebrate training will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trainings certification is valid for one year.

Stream macroinvertebrates (insects, mollusks and crustaceans) are excellent indicators of the condition of both water quality and habitat. This workshop will focus on macroinvertebrate collection techniques and identification; in other words, catching cool animals. Volunteers who identify the macroinvertebrates with 90% accuracy and pass the written test with a score of 80% or better will be certified to conduct macroinvertebrate monitoring and can “adopt” a section of a local stream.

Students can satisfy CbEL requirements for GC Journeys through the GCSU Thirst for Knowledge Program. 

Register today!  https://givepul.se/eo0m2o

For more information, email Ruth Eilers at ruth.eilers@gcsu.edu or visit the Georgia Adopt-a-Stream website: https://adoptastream.georgia.gov/.