Stream-dwelling Salamander Monitoring
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For Site Description Visit
Required Recommended
  • waders or knee boots
  • site description form
  • clipboard
  • pencils
  • string (for bankfull width measurement)
  • bubble-type line level (bankfull width)
  • measuring tape (60 m)
  • 2 surveyor flags (beginning & end)
  • permanent black marker
  • GPS unit
  • compass
  • camera and film
  • USGS topographical map
  • soil survey map
  • drinking water
  • mosquito repellent

For Mesh Bag Placement
Required Recommended
  • waders or knee boots
  • data sheet
  • clipboard
  • pencils
  • thermometer
  • 12 - 50cm X 50cm mesh squares
  • 24 - cable ties
  • 1 roll - blaze orange flagging tape
  • permanent black marker
  • measuring tape (60 m) or wheel
  • head lamp
  • camera and film
  • drinking water
  • mosquito repellent

For 1st and 2nd Sampling
Required Recommended
  • waders or knee boots
  • data sheet
  • clipboard
  • pencils
  • thermometer
  • Ziploc plastic bags
  • ethanol filled vials
  • fine-mesh net
  • 5-gallon bucket
  • white sorting pan
  • permanent black marker

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  • head lamp
  • camera and film
  • drinking water
  • field guide
  • hand lens
  • mosquito repellent