The city of Bainbridge Island is looking for volunteers to conduct benthic macroinvertebrate (stream bug) sampling.

“Stream bugs represent an enormous diversity of body shapes, survival strategies, and tolerance to pollution, so they are often used to assess the biological integrity of streams,” said Cami Apfelbeck, an engineering specialist in the city’s Water Resources Program.

The city will be conducting this year’s stream bug sampling in local streams from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 through Aug. 21. Helpers can volunteer for one or more days, and anyone 18 years or older can assist.

No particular knowledge or skill is necessary. All training takes place during sampling.

Interested volunteers should contact Apfelbeck at 206-780-3779, or capfelbeck@bainbridgewa.gov, no later than Friday, Aug. 14.