Resources & Materials
We’re here to support you in your SC Adopt-a-Stream monitoring efforts!
On this page, you’ll find many resources and materials organized by protocol, as well as videos to help guide you through monitoring procedures, Database navigation, and more. To start, here are a few resources that may be of use to all volunteers:
- Database: Certified volunteers must register in the SC Adopt-a-Stream Database to enter data. Please refer to the last chapter of your SC Adopt-a-Stream Handbook (PDF) or the Database FAQ page for detailed instructions. Contact Emily Anderson at esa2@clemson.edu with any questions.
- Monitoring Kits: Complete Freshwater and Macroinvertebrate monitoring kits can be purchased through the USC Upstate Marketplace and Saltwater kits can be purchased through the SC Adopt-a-Stream Marketplace. Full kit supply lists can be found in the sections below.
- SC Adopt-a-Stream Atlas: Identify and explore your watershed using SC DHEC’s SC Adopt-a-Stream Atlas
- Gear: Visit the SC Adopt-a-Stream Marketplace to find full-color handbooks, supplies, t-shirts, and more!
Resources by Protocol
- Freshwater
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Macroinvertebrates
- Handbook (PDF) (English)
- Landowner Permission Form (PDF)
- Data Sheet (PDF)
- Macro Identification Guide (PDF)
- Macro Key (PDF)
- Kit Supply List (PDF)
Need help identifying a macroinvertebrate? Email an expert with photos for assistance!
- David Eargle - eargleda@dhec.sc.gov
- Justin Lewandowski - lewandjf@dhec.sc.gov
- Jeremy Pike - pike@clemson.edu
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Tidal Saltwater
- Handbook (PDF)
- Landowner Permission Form (PDF)
- Data Sheet (PDF)
- Kit Supply List (PDF)
- SC Adopt-a-Stream QAPP (PDF)
Habitat Assessment Resources
Transparency Resources
- Secchi disk & transparency tube comparisons (PDF) - Earth Institute, Columbia University
- Understanding Your Transparency Tube and Transparency/Turbidity Conversion
Saltwater Shoreline Information and Care
Videos
- Intros & Demonstrations
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Webinars
- SC Adopt-a-Stream Introduction
- Database Overview
- Selecting a Monitoring Site
- SC Adopt-a-Stream & Higher Education
- Engaging Your Community Through Citizen Science & SC Adopt-a-Stream
- Explore Your Watershed: SC Adopt-a-Stream & the SC Watershed Atlas
- Explore Your Watershed II: SC Watershed Atlas Advanced
- Marvelous Macroinvertebrates
- In the Media
View all videos available from the SC Adopt-a-Stream playlist.
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