Monitoring Projects
We perform volunteer-assisted monitoring of aquatic insects and habitat conditions across the western US. Monitoring is key to understanding why some species are declining, how to prevent future declines, and how to restore impacted populations. These efforts are crucial to guiding preventative management and restoration.
Monitoring through citizen science
Protecting aquatic insects at a West-wide level requires improved monitoring efforts to track population trends and document declines.
We work with government agencies and local watershed and fishing groups to establish citizen-led monitoring programs. We assist with program development and data collection, organization, and analysis. Reach out at conservation@salmonflyproject.org for more information.
To find out how individuals can get involved in citizen science, click below.
Expanding our impact through collaborations
We can’t save aquatic insects on our own. We’re building a coordinated network among researchers, managers, conservationists, and stakeholders to guide research outputs, co-create new knowledge, distribute information to managers and policymakers, and perform restoration projects. Through the Aquatic Insect Management Network (AIMnet), we maximize our impact by incorporating the diverse abilities, expertise, and perspectives of others.
Current members are shown below. If you’re a researcher or conservation practitioner interested in joining our efforts, email us at conservation@salmonflyproject.org
