Join Cody Dock's River Lea Survey
Thursday 3rd April, 10:30 – 5:00 pm
We are looking for up to 8 people to help us monitor the invertebrates of the tidal River Lea!
A chance to hop in a canoe to go and do some aquatic invertebrate surveying in the river at low tide. We may also collect data on water quality, algae, clam abundance, and plant species.
The presence or absence of certain freshwater invertebrates can tell a story of a water body’s health. Because some invertebrates are more sensitive to pollutants than others we can use them as “indicator species”. Assessing the types of invertebrates found indicates something about the health of the water body they have been found in. As the Lea is a tidal river it also contains brackish water so we will be developing a novel assessment of water quality based on the invertebrate community found here.
First time at Cody Dock?
Please complete our Volunteer Agreement and arrive at 10.00 am for a mandatory site induction!
What the volunteering opportunity will involve:
- Kick sampling in the river.
- Identification of invertebrate species.
- Using the Riverfly Monitoring Index
- Data collection and recording of our findings
What the volunteering opportunity will involve:
- Training in aquatic invertebrate species identification.
- Experience in aquatic invertebrate sampling techniques.
- Confident canoers and kayakers will accompany volunteers on the water.
- Access to our Biodiversity Officers
- Access to and training in the use of a stereo microscope.
- All necessary equipment, waders, buoyancy aids and other required PPE.
What we’re looking for from our Aquatic Invertebrate Survey volunteers:
- An interest in biodiversity/ecology/entomology.
- Enthusiasm for the project & the objectives of Cody Dock.
- This event is 18+ years only
- Bring a reusable water bottle and/or coffee cup, and a packed lunch or money for the cafe.
How to get to Cody Dock
- Cody Dock is a 6 minute walk from Star Lane DLR Station. The DLR is a fully accessible public transport network with step-free access into all stations. Use the Stephenson Street exit from Star Lane station (the exit to the left) when departing from the platform.
- Cody Dock is a 4 minute walk to the 323 bus stops (South Crescent Business Centre (Stop H) and North Crescent Business Centre (Stop J).
- Parking reserved for those with special access needs: On-site parking available upon request in advance. Please contact the event manager in advance.
Please be advised that street parking Monday – Saturday 8 am – 6.30 pm is paid by phone with a max stay of 4 hours.
