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15Jul/25

A group of volunteers examining macroinvertebrates using the WAV biotic index during a stream training.

Macroinvertebrates as Metrics: A Deeper Dive into Biotic Index Calculations

July 15, 2025Steph Garcia

In this article, Wisconsin DNR Stream Ecologist Mike Miller gives a brief history of the biotic index and how learning species family levels can aid in determining a stream’s health.