Creek Critters is a benthic macroinvertebrate collection and identification app developed by Nature Forward and the Izaak Walton League of America. This easy-to-use app walks you step-by-step through the process of collecting and identifying the bugs in your stream!

Using a simplified collection protocol, anyone can discover what macroinvertebrates are living in their stream and learn what they can tell us about stream health - no training required!

Once you've collected and identified some bugs, the app automatically calculates a "stream health score." That score also gets sent to the Clean Water Hub, where it can be shared with the national clean water community!
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Creek Critters is free and available for both iOS and Android devices. Find out more and download the app today to become a Stream Explorer!