Freshwater Insect Demonstration

Biologist Chad Augustin coaxes freshwater insects to leave the shelter of a rock at the station he set up during meeting about the Tennessee River watershed to demonstrate how water insects help scientists assess water purity without expensive chemical testing.

Biologist Chad Augustin demonstrating how freshwater insects assess water quality at a watershed meeting
Photo courtesy of the Huntsville Times, photo by Kay Campbell
Biologist Chad Augustin demonstrating how freshwater insects assess water quality at a watershed meeting