During the event, learn from local expert, Dr. Kurt Schmude about the macroinvertebrates that live in Faxon Creek, which flows through Superior, Wisconsin. Megan Hogfeldt, the City of Superior Water Resources Specialist and local WAV Coordinator, will provide information about the stream history.

Following Dr. Schmude’s discussion, UW-Madison Extension WAV staff Katy Bradford and Emily Heald will provide a hands-on training in Faxon Creek using the WAV biotic index method. Participants will help collect bugs from the stream and bring them to shore to identify the animals and calculate a biotic index rating to assess the health of the stream.