These downloads are provided for our Virginia Save Our Streams Regional Trainers.
General Materials for Regional Trainers/Coordinators
Virginia Save Our Streams Standard Operating Procedures
Engel and Voshell article on the development of the Modified Method
Quality Assurance Program Plan (Modified Method)
Training Materials/Handouts (includes brief instructions, bug id cards, and field sheets)
General Information about VA SOS Monitoring Program (information on equipment, safety, data entry, etc.)
VA SOS Volunteer Orientation (general information on VA SOS, our mission, and why people should monitor their streams and rivers)
VA SOS - At a Glance - 2 page document with brief information on VA SOS
VA SOS Car Sign - Sign
for Volunteer Monitors to place on their dashboard
Modified Method Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Materials:
Download the Field Sheets for the Modified VA SOS Method
Download the Standard Operating Procedures for the Modified Method
Download Cheat Sheet to Macroinvertebrate Characteristics
Download the Dichotomous Chart (still in draft form)
Eastern "Muddy-Bottom" Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Materials:
Download the Field Sheets for the Eastern Muddy Bottom Method
Download the Standard Operating Procedures for the Eastern Muddy Bottom Method
Download the Bug ID Charts (Eastern Method)
Download Cheat Sheet to Macroinvertebrate Characteristics
Download the Dichotomous Chart (still in draft form)
Annual
Virginia Save Our Streams Habitat Assessment:
(high gradient/rocky bottom
streams)
Download the Fields Sheets for the VA SOS Habitat Assessment (New)
Download the Field Guide Manual for the VA SOS Habitat Assessment (New)
Other Materials:
Download the Field
Sheets for the Traditional VA SOS Method
Download the Pebble Count and Riffle Stability Index Field Sheets