Sampling aquatic insects, including mayflies and stoneflies, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Each summer, volunteers meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training, then, in teams of two to four, community volunteers and partners use nets to collect aquatic insect samples from the stream at sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to learn about habitat restoration on Whychus Creek for salmon and steelhead, spend a day along less-visited reaches of the creek, and contribute to knowledge about how restoration actions are changing stream conditions.

Thank you to all of our community volunteers, partners, and event supporters for making this year's stream sampling days possible! Stay tuned for more information and join us next summer.