What do Hellgrammites, Mayfly Nymphs and Leeches Have in Common?

Question: What do Hellgrammites, Mayfly Nymphs and Leeches have in common?
Answer: We collected them today in the seine.

La Russell Stream Team #2945 members conducted their first Water Quality Survey (also known as Macro invertebrate survey) on the site today. The protocol for Biological Monitoring was followed.

We also found Caddisfly Larvae, Hellgrammites, Mayfly Nymphs, Stonefly Nymphs, Clams, Crayfish, Aquatic Worms and Leeches. The survey indicated a Water Quality Rating of 18. A score in the range of 18-23 is considered 'good'.

The USGS water gauge indicated 2.76' today. The sampling may have been affected by the 6-8" of rain received 14-16 days ago. The river is not back to the pre-September 6 depth of 2.08'.