Stream Life
The stream is home to millions of tiny invertebrates. Stream-dipping with a net and tray is the best way to see them. Many of these are the young of insects that lay their eggs in water.
A clean and healthy stream has large numbers of invertebrates. These are vital because they support all the other animals higher up the food chain. When a stream or river runs through farmland, it can be polluted by any insecticides or other chemicals used on the farm. Organic farmland means healthier streams as well as healthier soil.
