Supplies
Alabama Water Watch does not require that monitors conducting Stream Biomonitoring use a particular brand of equipment. AWW Manuals list the needed materials in detail, and the following are materials are recommended based on their quality and cost:
*Prices as of December 2022*
Kick Nets
Forestry Suppliers
- Student Grade Kick Net $49.95 Poles are not included. 1 ¼ inch wooden dowels work well and can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot.
- Professional Grade Kick Net – $130.95 poles included
D-Nets
Forestry Suppliers – $108.95
Sorting Trays
Amazon (Divided for Sorting) – $13.99
Staples – Amscan Party Compartment Tray (4 Pack) – $21.49
Two-way Viewers
Acorn Naturalist – $16.95
Forceps
Acorn Naturalist (metal) $5.95
Forestry Suppliers (metal) $8.25
Macromania Game
White Buckets