Waterbug Census
Citation
Healthy Waterways Waterwatch Program (2023). Waterbug Census. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/yktev6 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-04-19.Description
The Waterbug Census trains citizen scientists to identify macroinvertebrates and monitor their local waterway. Macroinvertebrate monitoring occurs in autumn and spring at designated sites across Melbourne. This data is collected using the Agreed Level Taxonomy (ALT) method to ensure data quality and to maintain consistency across sites. Information is included in Melbourne Water data sets and contributes to ongoing waterway management. Other Melbourne Water Waterwatch programs you can get involved with Melbourne include water quality monitoring, Frog Census and Platypus Census. Visit our website for more details: https://www.melbournewater.com.au/waterbugcensus.Sampling Description
Quality Control
Water Bug Sampling data quality description: Data quality assurance methods: dataownercurated, systemsupported, subjectexpertverificationMethod steps
- Water Bug Sampling method: systematic Water quality - Macroinvertebrate survey - SIGNAL2 method
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Contacts
originatorHealthy Waterways Waterwatch Program
metadata author
Healthy Waterways Waterwatch Program
distributor
Atlas of Living Australia
CSIRO Ecosystems Services
Canberra
2601
ACT
AU
email: info@ala.org.au
administrative point of contact
Atlas of Living Australia
CSIRO Ecosystems Services
Canberra
2601
ACT
AU
email: info@ala.org.au