Is your stream healthy? Would you like to explore it more closely or monitor changes over time? Have you recently taken steps to improve your stream and now want to measure the results?
The First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) tool is a fun and easy way for individuals, families, volunteer groups, youth, and adults to explore a stream and share their findings with the scientific community.
Join the Extension for an introduction to the new and improved mobile app, online reporting tool, and paper data sheets.
Who is this for?
-- Individuals interested in water resources
-- Water resource professionals
-- Anyone with a general interest in water
-- Volunteers interested in monitoring water quality
What will you learn?
-- How to use the First Investigation of Stream Health FISH tool
-- Which habitat characteristics contribute to a healthy stream
-- How to collect stream health data through hands-on practice
-- How to submit data using the new mobile app, online reporting tool, or paper data sheets
-- Where to find additional survey resources
Click Here to register and for more information.
Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many other educational opportunities.
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[Posted: August 4, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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