Everyone knows something about dragonflies and damselflies (um…what’s the difference between them?), but not everyone realizes that they are truly aquatic insects, strictly dependent on water. We mostly notice them only during their relatively brief period of adulthood when they become beautiful and fierce aeronautical predators. In this presentation, Dr. Spalding will explain how and why the Odonata (damselflies and dragonflies) are impacted by water quality and relevant to Clean Lakes Alliance’s mission. He will review some common and rare species that can be found around Dane County and explain local Odonata surveying efforts, related citizen science projects, resources for learning more, and what you need to get started/involved.