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National Water Bug Blitz - Agreed Level Taxonomy Water Bug Identification Training

October 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Corangamite CMA Waterwatch program presents

National Water Bug Blitz Agreed Level Taxonomy Water Bug
Identification Training
Monday 23rd October
Smythesdale Gardens

An exciting opportunity to brush up on your Water bug Identification and gain accreditation in Agreed Level Taxonomy from “The Waterbug Trust” is on offer for our volunteers.

The training will cover the sampling method for collection of macroinvertebrates, sorting your sample and using the Agreed Level Taxonomy (ALT) mehod, which has been specifically designed for both citizen scientists and professional  scientists to use to collect quality data.

Training and accreditation provided by John Gooderham Freshwater Ecologist.

Lunch will be provided.

What to bring: Wet weather gear, walking boots, water bottle and hat.

 

Registration essential as places are limited

 

For more information please contact Kristen Lees, Regional Citizen Science Project Officer on kristen.lees@ccma.vic.gov.au or 0408 384 016.

Please advise us of special access and dietary requirements

Details

Date:
October 23, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Smythesdale Gardens
35 Garden Street
Smythesdale, Australia
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