The collection and identification of Benthic Macro Invertebrates (BMI) from the streams of the Chippewa River Watershed is another viable tool for monitoring water quality. Benthic Macro Invertebrates are organisms that lack backbones and are large enough to be seen without a microscope. Basically, the bugs found in the river.
 

The BMI Biomonitoring Network is a collaboration between project staff, teachers and high school students. Biomonitoring is an inexpensive and highly educational tool for determining water quality.

Thanks to all the students and teachers that participated in the BMI Network during the
2003-04 school year.  The 2003-04 Bethic Macro-Invertebrate Biomonitoring Network is complete.  Click here to see the results. Students using a kick net to collect macroinvertebrates

Benson
Brandon
Hancock
Minnewaska
Montevideo

 

 

 
 
Are you looking for a way to help clean up the Chippewa River Watershed? Make a donation to the Chippewa River Watershed Endowment Fund. Click here for more details.