Macroinvertebrates
What are benthic macroinvertebrates? (00:41 minutes) 
Why do we study macroinvertebrates? (00:59) 
How do we sample macroinvertebrates? (01:17) 
How often do you sample for macroinvertebrates? (01:24) 
What do macroinvertebrates tell us about water quality? (01:11) 
Why are macroinvertebrates a good indicator of water quality? (01:31) 
Why is habitat important for macroinvertebrates? (00:49) 
How do we use macroinvertebrate data? (02:26) 
Why are macroinvertebrates important to the ecosystem? (03:04) 
What are the ideal conditions for macroinvertebrates? (02:00)
What are the water quality concerns for macroinvertebrates in the Chippewa River? (01:41) 
Do you see patterns with macroinvertebrate populations in the Chippewa River? (01:59) 
What are some cool macroinvertebrates living in the river? (02:26) 
What is an example of a macroinvertebrate? (00:51)
MEET THE EXPERTS
Paul Wymar – Watershed Scientist, Chippewa River Watershed District
FACT SHEETS
Macroinvertebrate Overview (pdf)
FEATURES & MEDIA
Slideshow
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Module for Educators (Creek Connections web link)
Aquatic Insect Fact Sheets (Creek Connections web link)
MEET THE EXPERTS
Paul, Wymar, Watershed Scientist, Chippewa River Watershed Project
RESOURCES
Online Identification Keys
Digital Key to Aquatic Insects (Valley City State University ND web link)
Macroinvertebrate Key (University of Virginia web link)
Guide to Aquatic Invertebrates in the Upper Midwest (University of Minnesota web link)
Macroinvertebrate Monitoring in Minnesota (MPCA web link)
Invertebrates as Indicators (EPA web link)
Revisiting Minnesota River Assessment Project: An Evaluation of Fish and Invertebrate Community Progress (MPCA pdf)