Manuals and guides

Streamwatch has developed the following resources to guide water monitoring activities and create better understanding of catchment health issues.

  • Gambusia factsheet
    Gambusia is a feral fish that has been introduced into Australia. They are now the most common freshwater fish in the world.
  • Streamwatch water bug guide
    The Streamwatch water bug guide has been designed to help identify aquatic bugs (macroinvertebrates). They provide an indication of stream health as they spend a large proportion of their existence in the water.
  • Streamwatch manual
    The Streamwatch manual is a step by step guide to Streamwatch water monitoring tests.