Xerces Guide to Pacific Northwest Macroinvertebrate Monitoring


	STREAM BUGS AS BIOMONITORS Guide to Pacific Northwest Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and Identification Jeff Adams with Mace Vaughan and Scott Hoffman Black - The Xerces Society (www.xerces.org)

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			Jeff Adams Aquatic Program Director, The Xerces Society 4828 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97215-3252 Phone: 503-232-6639 Fax: 503-233-6794 jadams@xerces.org jump to Jeff's CV I have been involved in the study of oceans, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and streams for over 10 years. A young lifetime before that, I was tipping boats, testing ice, splashing mud puddles, and otherwise intimating myself with water in all it's forms and functions. In 1992, I left Illinois and the Mississippi River to seek clearer waters in the Pacific Northwest. I attended the University of Washington, receiving a BS in Biological Oceanography in 1996. In 1997, I moved two buildings east to begin my MS in Biological Assessment from the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (completed July 2001). I have deeply enjoyed my time with the Xerces Society. As Director of Aquatic Programs, I have the opportunity to work with volunteers and professionals on aquatic issues that are near and dear to me. Through education and conservation, we really can improve aquatic conditions for invertebrates and all other aquatic resource users - including ourselves. In my spare time I can be found playing with aquatic invertebrates, traveling, star gazing, rock hounding, hiking, biking, canoeing, mountaineering, scuba diving, hunting, fishing, movie-going, playing ultimate frisbee, and enjoying a game of Yahtzee with my beautiful and loving wife Alejandra. Have a great day and keep protecting your watersheds and appreciating the spineless! educator * researcher * volunteer * admin/software/memberships/etc. * publications * musician ------------------------------------- EDUCATION University of Washington, BS in Biological Oceanography. 1996. University of Washington, MS in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. 2001. Advisor: James R. Karr ------------------------------------- EDUCATOR The Xerces Society (1999-present): organizing and training volunteers in appropriate macroinvertebrate sampling protocols; teaching macroinvertebrate taxonomy and life history; organizing professional taxonomic workshops; developing tools to assist range of interested parties (students to professional taxonomists) in collecting, producing, and evaluating high quality macroinvertebrate monitoring data SalmonWatch (2000): Instruct and train instructors in the macroinvertebrate portion of Oregon Trout's Salmon Watch (http://www.ortrout.org/edu/salpro.htm) an outdoor salmon and watershed education program for middle and high school students Salmon in the Classroom guide (1998): Lead grade and middle school students on interpretive tours of the UW hatchery Guest lecturer (1998): Teach characteristics for identification of freshwater macroinvertebrates and the concepts behind biological assessment to educators and classes in the Puget Sound region Undergraduate peer teaching assistant (1995, 1996): Assisted professor and graduate TA’s with lectures, labs, office hours, and field trips for Environmental (1996) and Introductory (1995) Oceanography Guest forestry coach (1995): Assisted the Washington State 4-H Forestry judging team in training for the national competition in West Virginia 4-H Camp Nature Director, Western Illinois (1992, 1994): developed natural science curricula for ages 8-17 and led all activities ATV safety instructor (1991 - 1992) ------------------------------------- RESEARCHER The Xerces Society (1999-present): Evaluate volunteer data and collect, identify, and evaluate macroinvertebrate data from critical Northwest streams and rivers The Pacific Rivers Council (1997): Develop macroinvertebrate biocriteria for the Clackamas River Basin UW School of Fisheries Research Assistant (1999): Center for Streamside Studies and Urban Planning and Development; explored wetland assessment and ephemeral streams assessment for the latter Research Assistant (1997-1999): Conducting a biological assessment of the Clackamas River Basin in Northwest Oregon; first year findings presented at Clackamas River Basin Council Workshop, School of Fisheries Graduate Student Symposium, and Northwest Biological Assessment Workgroup (Dr. James Karr) Lab Assistant (1996) - identified and counted epibenthic meiofauna (Dr. Jeff Cordell) Field Assistant (1996) - assisted in lake surveys for a project evaluating the potential of an aquatic weevil as a biological control agent for Eurasian Watermilfoil Consultant Army Corps of Engineers (1999): identified/counted macroinvertebrate samples from an urban stream slated for restoration National Parks Service (1998-99): identified/counted macroinvertebrate samples from the North Cascades National Park Port of Tacoma (1998): identified/counted meiofauna samples UW School of Oceanography Mitigation Site Analysis (1996): Enumerated epibenthic salmonid prey taxa and drew comparisons with past analyses to look for effects of restoration; presented at Oceanography seminar (Dr. Bruce Frost and Dr. Jeff Cordell) Marine Invertebrate / Algal Interaction (1995): Cultured algae under different conditions and conducted microscopic analyses (Dr. Terrie Klinger) Puget Sound Deep Water Residence Time (1994): Used dissolved oxygen as a tracer to determine bottom time of Puget Sound Main Basin deep water; presented at Oceanography seminar (various Oceanography faculty and graduate students) Burke Museum lab technician (1993-1994): prepared and catalogued mammal specimens Center for Great Lakes Studies - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Research intern (1995): Identified and enumerated beach meiofauna and compared to physical and chemical parameters of beach to determine effects of zebra mussel shell inundation; presented findings at National Conference for Undergraduate Research (Dr. Jerry Kaster) Research Cruises Puget Sound - RV Thompson (1996) Lake Michigan - RV Laurentian (1995) Puget Sound - RV Barnes (chaired cruise planning committee 1994) ------------------------------------- VOLUNTEER AND STUDENT SCIENTIST Mississippi River Project (1990-1992): studied the water quality of the Mississippi River and conducted a photo documentary of selected birds of the Mississippi as part of a program sponsored by Southern Illinois University Illinois Migratory Bird Survey (1989-1992): conducted spring bird survey, compiling data for annual report US Fish and Wildlife Service volunteer (1988-1995): conducted wetland maintenance; aged and weighed deer for special hunts; and assisted in exotic species control - Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge (Annada, MO) and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (Oak Harbor, OH) ------------------------------------- ADMINISTRATIVE Grant writing and fund raising - 1999 - present Supervisor - macroinvertebrate laboratory technicians - 1997-1999 Workshop organization: NBAW Taxonomic Workshops 2000 Diptera; 2001 Pacific Northwest Taxonomic Standards; 2002 Mollusca and Oligochaeta; 2004 Plecoptera and Crustacea ------------------------------------- SOFTWARE Experienced with: Adobe Photoshop Adobe Acrobat Macromedia Dreamweaver Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Powerpoint Basic knowledge of: Microsoft Access ------------------------------------- COMMITTEES Member of the ITIS Business Rules Workgroup (2000) ------------------------------------- MEMBERSHIPS American Association for the advancement of Science (1995-2000) North American Benthological Society (1997-present) The American Entomological Society (1997-present) ------------------------------------- SELECTED PUBLICATIONS Adams, JW. 2004. Stream bugs as biomonitors: Guide to Pacific Northwest macroinvertebrate monitoring and identification. CD-ROM. Adams, JW and DM Vaughan. 2003. Macroinvertebrates of the Pacific Northwest - A field guide. 16 pp. Adams, JW. 2001. Using aquatic Macroinvertebrates to assess stream condition in the Clackamas River Basin, OR. MS thesis. University of Washington. 72 pp. Northwest Biological Assessment Workgroup 4th Annual Taxonomic Workshop Manual. 2000. JW Adams, editor. Family treatments authored: Blephariceridae - JW Adams; Deuterophlebiidae - JW Adams and RW Wisseman; Nymphomyiidae - JW Adams and R Biggam; Simuliidae - JW Adams and Ann Potcher; Thaumaleidae - JW Adams Adams, JW and DB Booth. 2000. Macroinvertebrate monitoring of Redmond and Blakely Ridge ephemeral streams. 14 pp. Dewberry, TC, JR Karr, and JW Adams. 1999. Evaluating aquatic resources in the Clackamas River Basin of Oregon - Draft. USEPA contract #CR835041-01. 53 pp. ------------------------------------- AWARDS, HONORS, AND CERTIFICATES University of Washington (UW) Dean's List (9 quarters) Joseph N. Yeager Leadership Award (National 4-H Forestry Invitational 1991) Openwater I scuba certification (NAUI - 1994) ------------------------------------- MUSIC AND THEATRE Opera A View from the Bridge - chorus (2003): Portland Opera The Magic Flute - first priest (1996): University of Washington Patience - dragoon chorus (1995): University of Washington Gianni Schicchi - Betto (1993): University of Washington Choirs The Esoterics (1997-1999): 20th century a cappella; Seattle, WA Clackamas Community College Chorus (1997): Oregon City, OR Splunge (1994-1996): member/soloist; men's a cappella; contemporary covers, Seattle, WA University of Washington Madrigal Singers (1995-1996): University of Washington, Seattle, WA Shades of Purple (1993-1994): vocal jazz; University of Washington, Seattle, WA University of Washington Chorale (1992-1995): member/soloist; University of Washington, Seattle, WA America Sings (1991): soloist in 5,000 member choir; Chicago, IL Plays A Christmas Carol (1991): Pike County Theatre Guild; Pittsfield, IL The Diary of Anne Frank (1991): Pike County Theatre Guild; Pittsfield, IL Ten Little Indians (1990): Pike County Theatre Guild; Pittsfield, IL The Saga of Sagebrush Sal (1990): Pleasant Hill Community Production; Pleasant Hill, IL Bye Bye Birdie (1989): Pike County Theatre Guild; Pittsfield, IL Grease (1987): Pike County Theatre Guild; Pittsfield, IL

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