FDEP Stream Biological Assessment Methods Training
March 7, 2024
When: Thursday, March 7, 2024, 8:30-4:30 PM ESTWhere: Starkey Environmental Education Center, in J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park10500 Wilderness Park Rd. New Port Richey, FL 34655 (see map below) What to bring: Chest waders, rain gear, clipboard with appropriate forms and SOPs (see table below), dipnet and long-handled brush (if you have them), lunch, and water.
| Method |
SOP sections (click to access most current SOP) |
Form (click for current versions) |
| Stream Condition Index |
SCI 1000 |
None |
Stream Habitat Assessment and
Phys/Chem |
FT 3000 and FT 3100 |
FD 9000-03
FD 9000-04
FD 9000-05 |
| Rapid Periphyton Survey |
FS 7230 |
FD 9000-25 |
| Linear Vegetation Survey |
FS 7320 |
FD 9000-32 |
Course Schedule (times may be approximate):
| 8:30-8:45 AM |
Introductions |
| 8:45-10:45 AM |
HA and SCI presentations |
| 10:45-11:00 AM |
Break & Field Prep |
| 11:00-12:30 PM |
HA and SCI Field Practice |
| 12:30-1:30 PM |
Lunch (We suggest you bring a lunch) |
| 1:30-2:30 PM |
RPS and LVS presentations |
| 2:30-2:45 PM |
Break & Field Prep |
| 2:45-3:45 PM |
RPS and LVS field practice |
| 4:00-4:30 PM |
HA Examples and Wrap-Up |
