CSI~Stream Team Style - Missouri Stream Team

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Information for and about Missouri Stream Teams
March–April 2008
CSI~Stream Team Style
By Bob Schulz, Stream Team Biologist
MCHF Works for
Missouri Streams
Comments from the
Creek
National River Cleanup
Week Starts May 31
3 Team Snapshots
Riffle Review
4 Team Calendar
Teams in Action
5 Activity Report
7 Survey Weighs Wetlands
Activity Prize Winners
Current Stream
Research now online
8 Welcome Amy Jungclaus
O
ver 5,000 Stream Team volunteers have
learned how to monitor water quality
by sampling macroinvertebrates (aquatic
invertebrates that live in our streams), but what
about microinvertebrates? Several Stream Team
volunteers are learning about “microinvertebrates”
and gathering valuable data on E. coli bacteria.
You may ask, “Is this important?” The greater
the numbers of indicator bacteria present, the
greater the possibility that bodily contact with
the water can cause infections or infectious
diseases. High levels of E. coli indicate the stream
is contaminated with feces of warm-blooded
animals. E. coli sampling provides an effective
way to monitor water quality of streams that may
be impaired by bacteria.
There have been numerous independent
studies conducted across the state by Stream
Team members. The results of these samples
have been reported to local public health agencies
and the media whenever high levels
of bacteria were found. Bill Miller
and Mark Adams (Team 2895) took
samples on 10 streams in Newton
County. Wayne Christian (Team
2416) and Frank Martinez (Team
3320) took samples on seven miles of
the Spring River. Christian County
Health Department (Team 701) has
sampled 10 sites over the last 10 years
in Christian County. Dr. Cynthia
Cooper of Truman State University
conducted a study of seven sites in
At left, Carl Hayes and Bill Miller
are dedicated to sampling streams in
southwest Missouri.
northern Missouri. Melody Torrey and Scott Dye
(Team 714) sampled Hinkson Creek in Boone
County. Larry Ruff and Gerry Boehm, (Team
2701) focused on Brush Creek in Franklin County.
All of these studies have shown high levels of E.
coli at several sites at different times of the year.
The Missouri Department of Natural
Resources (MDNR) along with the Stream Team
Program are in the process of implementing a new
program titled Cooperative Stream Investigations
(CSI). It will foster cooperation between the
MDNR, watershed management committees,
and volunteers in special sampling projects. The
primary (but not only) focus of CSI sampling will
be E. coli.
CSI volunteers must be trained to Level 2 or
higher in the Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring
Program and must have already submitted
consistent and credible data. These volunteers
also attend the MDNR’s Basic Sampling training.
They are trained on the proper protocols for
collecting and handling environmental samples,
transportation to a qualified laboratory, and proper
use of the chain of custody for sample collection.
Interested watershed committees and Stream
Teams may contact Wayne Maresch at 573/5261724 with the Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring
Program for inquiries or to schedule a CSI
presentation, or visit the Web site at www.dnr.
mo.gov/env/esp/CSI.htm for more information.
Did you know . . . ?
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Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation
Works for Missouri Streams
Comments
from the
Creek
By Carol Davit
MCHF Communication Specialist
W
ouldn’t it be great if there was a
pot of money available to help fund
your Stream Team project? There is! The
Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation
(MCHF) raises and disburses funds for
qualifying projects sponsored by the
Missouri Department of Conservation and
its conservation partners, like Stream Teams.
Since the MCHF was founded in 1997, it has provided funding for
numerous Stream Team projects and supplies—from water quality monitoring
equipment to river cleanup supplies and fishing line recycling receptacles. If
your Stream Team needs funds, discuss your project with your Stream Team
Biologist, who can also give you an MCHF grant application.
The MCHF also raises funds for stream and other conservation projects
from private donors, stream mitigation projects, and through sales of Missouri
Conservation Heritage License Plates.
uestions? Interested in more
information? Contact them at 1800-227-1488 or visit www.mochf.org.
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W
atch for an upcoming article in Channels on the Stream Stewardship
Trust Fund administered by the MCHF.
National River Cleanup Week
May 31 - June 8, 2008
Free publicity Free trash bags River-themed prizes
Register at www.americanrivers.org
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Andrew Branson
Stream Team Biologist
Take a Kid Monitoring
K
ids these days are often bombarded with
so many events and activities that our
natural world often goes unnoticed. We live in a
beautiful state and are surrounded by unlimited
opportunities to get out and experience it. All
of us are encircled by these natural resources
everyday, but many may simply take them for
granted.
The next time you go out to check your
stream, consider taking a young person with you.
It could be your own child, a grandchild, niece or
nephew, or even a youth group you are involved
with. While they are out there enjoying the
outdoors, they will more than likely be developing
an appreciation for the environment, while being
exposed to the monitoring or cleanup that is going
on. This is a wonderful opportunity to teach about
the delicate nature of our streams, and may be the
catalyst needed to begin instilling an attitude of
appreciation for the environment and the streams
of our wonderful state. Depending on the young
person’s age, experience, and even confidence
level, you can decide how involved he or she can
be with your stream activities. Even if all they do
is sit, pick grass, or throw rocks in the water, they
will be exposed to a great role model–someone
who cares about our streams and is making a
difference.
You have an incredible opportunity to make a
difference in a kid’s life today while preparing him
or her to make a difference in the future.
March–April 2008
Team Snapshots
The Riffle Review
a bi-monthly glimpse of Stream Team activities
Since our last issue of Channels, Stream Team members reported:
429 activities
5,055 participants
Including . . .
68,151 hours
47 litter pickups
49.26 tons of trash collected
250 water quality monitoring trips
544 storm drains stenciled
Check out more highlights below . . .
Environmental Biology students from Team 907 at Park University
pose proudly with a net full of critters from White Alloe Creek.
Teams 5 & 1083 Open Space Council and Mississippi Valley Chapter of
the Ozark Society both reported a successful 2007 Operation Clean Stream on
the Meramec—over 2,000 volunteers picked up more than 10 tons of trash and
planted 1,200 pecan trees! Wow! Thank you to all those who pitched in!
Team 1201 The Jason Dameron Memorial Team reported a “mega load of
trash” collected at their semi-annual cleanup of Wears Creek in Cole County!
You’re making Stream Teams very proud.
Team 1370 The Marshfield High School Stream Team is having some fun;
they camped out and tested water quality in December! Students have also
presented their data at a city council meeting—keep up that leadership!
The Gauchat Construction Team 2301 with the help of Team 3016
has collected nearly 40 tires while canoeing their favorite streams.
Team 1711 The Jamie Salvo Paige Team is working with Barat Academy
students for a Service Learning Project. Over 400 storm drains have been stenciled. They’ve given multiple presentations on vermiculture and water quality
to fellow students and the community, and they’ve also tested lots of water on
Peruque and Dardenne Creeks. Congratulations, Team, that’s some service!
Team 1875 Missouri River Relief reports a very successful water quality
monitoring outing; Team members found more than 1,000 caddisflies and 50
mayflies, among others. Great work; keep it up.
Team 1876 Alligator Cove Stream Team is sad to say that Beanie, the Missouri River Relief canine mascot, passed away in summer 2007. He was an
avid trash collector on the Missouri River, and apparently quite the fisherman!
Beanie was a loving companion and Stream Teams will miss his efforts.
Team 2871 Pacific High School DECA hosted a litter pickup on Brush
Creek in Franklin County. Over 100 volunteers filled a 40-yard dumpster.
Stream Team 2489 checks a cinder block in the Missouri River for
zebra mussels. Thanks for your dedication!
Team 3419 The Kabul Waterdogs held a Christmas Day Cleanup on the
Big Piney and filled one green bag and one red bag. How appropriate!
Team 3480 Bonne Idee Farm Stream Team noticed a dumpsite on Bryant
Creek one day driving into town and decided to clean up. They called MoDOT
to ask where they could throw away the mess, and when they went back to
the scene the MoDOT crew was already there helping! The group cleared the
mess together—that’s Teamwork.
Very cool trash treasure! Check out this 15-gallon crock found by
Team 211 in the Meramec River. It’s almost 2 feet tall and weighs
about 57 pounds. Don’t you wish it could talk and tell us its story?
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Kansas City Regional
Stream Team Meeting
March 15, 2008
By Sherry Fischer
Stream Team Biologist
T
eams in the Kansas City area
will have an opportunity on
March 15 to gather at Burr Oak
Woods Conservation Nature
Center. The Kansas City Regional
Stream Team Meeting will feature
presentations on a variety of local
issues and accomplishments.
Teams will also have a chance
to learn from some of the region’s water researchers and
managers. A glimpse of the agenda will include:
Teams in
action!
How Geology and Natural Processes Have Shaped the
Region’s Streams
Let’s Talk Trash! Stream Cleanup 101
Water Quality Updates and Chloride Monitoring in KC
Missouri River: Habitat and Management
Blue River/Missouri River Water Quality Research
Little Blue River Watershed Coalition
South Grand River Watershed Alliance
Brush Creek Mid-Shed Project
Urban Sprawl/Impacts – What Can I Do?
Share Session – Teams from around the region will
have a chance to introduce themselves and share
their accomplishments. (Feel free to bring a poster,
photos, or display.) Take this time to ask questions and
network with other groups in your watershed!
F
ollowing the meeting, the Missouri Stream Team
Watershed Coalition will hold its bi-annual meeting and
invites volunteers and watershed groups in attendance to get
involved. This is a great forum where watershed groups from
around the state join forces!
If you live in the Kansas City regional area, don’t miss
this meeting! For more information, contact Sherry Fischer at
573/522-4115 x 3169 or [email protected].
TEAM
CA LENDA R
MARCH
1 Arnold Team 211 Winter Cleanup, Arnold City
Park, 8 a.m. - noon
Contact Brian Waldrop at 636/464-1293 or
Bernie Arnold at 636/464-5852.
1 Open Space Council Team 5 Winter Cleanup,
Castlewood State Park, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Contact Jessica Heuser at [email protected] or
636/334-3035.
1 Missouri River Relief Team 1875 Cleanup, MariOsa Delta Osage River Boat Ramp off Hwy 50/63,
east of Jefferson City
For more information, see www.riverrelief.org or call
573/443-0292.
11 Miracles & Milestones: The Meramec River Story
film preview, tickets $6.00
Contact the Open Space Council at 636/451-6090.
15 Kansas City Regional Meeting, Burr Oak Woods
Conservation Nature Center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lunch is provided. See article on page 2 for details.
19 VWQM Introductory Level Workshop, Leasburg
Register online at www.mostreamteam.org.
29 VWQM Introductory Level Workshop, Winona
Register online at www.mostreamteam.org.
APRIL
5 LaBarque Creek WQM Event
Contact Darlene Haun at 636/225-3946 or
Kevin Rice at 636/274-2369.
5
Project Blue River Rescue, Lakeside Nature
Center, Swope Park, Kansas City, 8 a.m. - noon
Call 816/513-8960 for more information.
5 Marshall Stream Clean, City Hall Parking Lot,
9:30 a.m. - noon
Contact David Kemm at 660/831-0676.
11 VWQM Introductory Level Workshop, St. Charles
Register online at www.mostreamteam.org.
12 VWQM Introductory Level Workshop, Chillicothe
Register online at www.mostreamteam.org.
26 VWQM Introductory Level Workshop, Raymore
Register online at www.mostreamteam.org.
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March–April 2008
Activity Prize items will change every three months.
ACTIVITY PRIZE DRAWING
If you would like to be included in our “Activity Prize Drawing,” please check box at
right and attach a list of participant names. Please print clearly. The more activities
you submit, the better your chances! New prizes will be drawn every three months.
Attention teachers and youth group leaders: For a youth group prize, please check
the box at right, but you do not need to include a participant list for group prizes.
New prizes will be available and drawn every three months.
THANK YOU ITEMS
Activity Prize
or
Youth group
prize
Please allow up
to three weeks
for delivery.
Thanks!
S____ M____ L____
XL____ XXL____
Number requested:
You may request these free items in any combination.
ITEM:
Stream Team T-Shirt (Adult sizes only)
Stream Team Colorbook (Superstars, Grades K-3)
Stream Team Colorbook (Most Wanted, Grades 4-6)
Bumper Sticker (Quality Water, 3 1/2” x 9 1/4”)
Pencil (Get Into Missouri Streams, blue sparkle)
Stream Team Scratch Pad (5 1/2” x 8 1/2”)
Post-it Notes (MO Stream Team)
Sticker (Get Into Missouri Streams, 3” round)
Temporary Tattoos (Get Into Missouri Streams)
Ink Pens (The Wave)
Stream Team Patch (Embroidered, 3” round)
Bandanas (Stream Team logo)
Zipper Pulls (Stream Team logo)
ACTIVITY SUPPLIES
Number requested:
These free supplies are available for your activities.
ITEM:
Work Gloves (Specify youth or adult size)
Litter Pickup Bag (standard red mesh)
Litter Pickup Bag (24” x 36” mesh) for cleanups with larger trash)
First Aid Kit
Missouri Stream Team Activity Report
This report can be turned in after only 1 activity.
Stay active -- you make a difference for Missouri streams!
Stream Team Identification:
Team Number:_______________________
Please help us
save on shipping
costs; ship to your
office or school
if possible!
Team Name:____________________________________________________
Commercial
Reporter Name:__________________________________________________
Please check one:
Business/School: (if applicable)_____________________________________
Residential
Shipping Address: (no PO Box please)___________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________
Home Phone: (_____)_____-________ Work Phone: (_____)______-________
Updated E-mail:_________________________________________________
Yes
Yes
No
No
Contact Person for Team:__________________________________________
Is there a change in Contact Person?
Is there a change in Contact Person address?
If yes, new address:_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
7/20/2007
We welcome
your activity photos.
Be aware they may be
published in our newsletter or annual report.
Thank you!
Please provide details about your activities on the reverse side.
Mail this Activity Report to:
MISSOURI STREAM TEAM
PO BOX 180
JEFFERSON CITY MO 65102-0180
For more information, contact us at:
Phone: 1-800-781-1989 (voice mail)
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site:
www.mostreamteam.org
Fax:
573/526-0990
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Stream Team Activity 2
Stream Team Activity 3
EDU Number of events
LET Number of letters
Education project
Letter written on stream issue
PRE Number of presentations
DIS
INV
Presentation to groups
ST display at school, fair, etc.
ST Inventory Guide submitted
Hours spent on project: _________________ Hours spent on project: _________________ Hours spent on project: _________________
Location Description: Please provide a detailed
location for your activity. (Example: 100 yds. upstream from Hwy. 63 bridge.) Include township,
range, and section if possible. A good resource
for map details can be found at www.topozone.com.
Location Description: Please provide a detailed
location for your activity. (Example: 100 yds. upstream from Hwy. 63 bridge.) Include township,
range, and section if possible. A good resource
for map details can be found at www.topozone.com.
Project Description: Please include as much
information as you can about your activity. Include
facts about the project not covered above. (Example: “Held 4th Annual litter pickup and picnic at Dry
Fork Creek.”) ___________________________
Project Description: Please include as much
information as you can about your activity. Include
facts about the project not covered above. (Example: “Held 4th Annual litter pickup and picnic at Dry
Fork Creek.”) ___________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Project Description: Please include as much
information as you can about your activity. Include
facts about the project not covered above. (Example: “Held 4th Annual litter pickup and picnic at Dry
Fork Creek.”) ___________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Location Description: Please provide a detailed
location for your activity. (Example: 100 yds. upstream from Hwy. 63 bridge.) Include township,
range, and section if possible. A good resource
for map details can be found at www.topozone.com.
______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Measurement : Please list number of monitoring Measurement : Please list number of monitoring Measurement : Please list number of monitoring
trips, bags of trash collected, letters written, trees trips, bags of trash collected, letters written, trees trips, bags of trash collected, letters written, trees
planted, events held, etc. See code list at right. planted, events held, etc. See code list at right. planted, events held, etc. See code list at right.
PLT
Tree planting
SDS Number of drains stenciled
MRP Weight of line recycled
Storm drain stenciling
Monofilament recycling project
GRE Number of projects
Greenway development
WAT Number of trips
Watershed mapping
Other: please describe
OTH Number of Projects
Number of events
GRT Number of projects
Grant applied/received
FIS
AWA Number of awards
Award received
Assisted MDC fish stocking
ASC Number of hours
ST Association activity
Adopt-An-Access
FOR Number of events
AAA New Accesses Adopted
Stream Access Maintenance
Forestkeepers monitoring
MEN Team mentored & hours
SAM Number of litter bags/events
Stream Team mentoring
REC Number of people recruited
PPM Number of photos
Photo Point Monitoring
Recruited new Team/members
ADV Number of hours
Advocacy on stream issue
Number of projects
HAI
Habitat improvement
Streambank stabilization project SSP Number of events
ZEB Number of trips
Zebra mussel monitoring form
Number of inventories
Number of events
Number of trees
MED Number of interviews
Media contact/interview
Article written for newspaper, etc. ART Number of articles
WKS Number of attendees
Stream workshop attended
MTG Number of attendees
PLN Number of events
Pre-activity planning
Stream Team meeting
WQM Number of trips
Water quality monitoring
Measurement
LPU Number of litter bags
Code
Litter pickup
Activity
Stream Team Activity Code List
Number of volunteers involved: ___________ Number of volunteers involved: ___________ Number of volunteers involved: ___________
Miles of river covered: ___________________ Miles of river covered: ___________________ Miles of river covered: ___________________
Activity basin: _________________________ Activity basin: _________________________ Activity basin: _________________________
Activity county: ________________________ Activity county: ________________________ Activity county: ________________________
Stream name: __________________________ Stream name: __________________________ Stream name: __________________________
Activity date: __________________________ Activity date: __________________________ Activity date: __________________________
Type of activity: (see code list at right)_______ Type of activity: (see code list at right)_______ Type of activity: (see code list at right)_______
Stream Team Activity 1
Stream Team Activity Report
Survey Weighs Worth of Wetlands
W
hat’s a wetland worth? The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is asking the state’s citizens to help them find out the
answer to that question.
The Department of Natural Resources’ Water Resources Center is conducting an online survey to help state decision makers
determine the value of the state’s wetland resources. Survey results will help the agency develop economic tools to evaluate wetland
compensation and costs the public is willing to pay for the replacement and creation of wetlands.
Many of Missouri’s historic wetland areas have been replaced with productive farms and developments in low lying areas, often in
floodplains. Those wetlands that remain are important Missouri water resources, serving as waterfowl habitat, storing floodwaters, and
cleansing our waterways.
Any Missouri citizen may participate in the wetland survey by visiting the DNR Web page at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wrc/survey.htm.
All information needed to complete the anonymous survey is provided online.
Activity Prize Drawing
Prize Winners:
Bill Miller–Goodman, MO
Stream Team 2895–Newton County Team
Delany Barnes–Farmington, MO
Stream Team 1421–Lincoln Intermediate Team
Crystal Gault–De Soto, MO
Stream Team 3476–Stream Stompers
Troy Gordon–Harrisburg, MO
Stream Team 2489–Friends of Big Muddy
Jeff Barrow–Columbia, MO
Stream Team 1875–Missouri River Relief
Jennifer Fruend–Saint Louis, MO
Stream Team 2790–Rohan Woods School
Regina Van Patten–Tebbetts, MO
Team 579–Mokane School Mud Puppies
Prizes Won:
Easy-to-paddle, lightweight, sit-on-top Pelican
kayak.
Cabela’s snuggly warm fleece jacket, forest
green. Donated by Cabela’s.
Anheuser-Busch tackle box/cooler combo.
Donated by Anheuser-Busch and Team 1008.
A pair of Sit-Backer canoe chairs with storage
pouch and padded seat.
5-cup whistling tea kettle–a great way to warm
up after a winter Stream Team cleanup.
50” x 60” red microplush throw. It’s really soft &
cuddly.
School/youth group prize: a set of 5 Two-Way
Viewers to examine macroinvertebrates.
Please keep sending us
your Activity Reports . . .
YOU might win next!
Current
Stream Research
T
he three goals of the Stream
Team Program are Education,
Stewardship, and Advocacy. In
an effort to provide our dedicated
volunteers with current and applicable
information on stream issues, we have
a spot on the Stream Team Web site
called Current Stream Research. If
you go to www.mostreamteam.org and
look in the Library (on the left-hand
side of the front page), you will see a
link called Current Stream Research.
In this portion of the Web site there
is information on a variety of topics.
Currently we have articles posted in
the following categories:
aquatic invertebrates
biodiversity
fish
stream function & management
water quality
EPA Wadeable Streams Assessment
big rivers
W
e will continue to add articles
as we find them. So the next
time you go online, check out this new
spot to learn more about Missouri’s
streams!
THANKS!
to
everyone who
submitted
2007 activities!
We are working on
the ‘07 Annual Report
now!
Stay tuned!
. . . potentially harmful bacteria . . .
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Welcome Aboard Amy Jungclaus!
H
ello, my name is Amy Jungclaus, and I am the new Stream Team
Biologist, here to fill Chris Riggert’s very big shoes while he settles into
being the new Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator. I am very
excited to be a part of the program and look forward to meeting all of you
at upcoming Water Quality Monitoring Workshops and other Stream Team
events.
I am originally from the Kansas City area and received my Bachelor of
Science in Wildlife and Fisheries from Kansas State University in 2001. I’ve
lived in Columbia, Missouri for the last three-and-a-half years after a bit of
traveling doing seasonal field positions throughout the country with birds and
streams, and my passion and experience is primarily with aquatic macroinvertebrates. Previously I served as an hourly resource
science assistant for the Missouri Department of Conservation as an aquatic insect taxonomist and have learned a great deal about
the invertebrate fauna inhabiting our streams here
in Missouri. I am excited to share my knowledge
and enthusiasm of aquatic bugs with you and hope to
spark your interest in how fascinating and exciting
the tiny life forms in our streams really are. You can
contact me at 573/522-4115 x 3166 or e-mail Amy.
See article on page 1 for more information!
[email protected].
. . . levels in streams?!
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ADDRESS
REQUESTED
MISSOURI STREAM TEAM
PO BOX 180
JEFFERSON CITY MO 65102-0180
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