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Since 2006, Friends of the Mississippi River has coordinated the Stream Health Evaluation Program (SHEP) in the Rice Creek Watershed District. SHEP uses trained volunteers to evaluate the biological health of streams by sampling benthic macroinvertebrates, small stream-dwelling bugs. Each year, we need 30 volunteers who work in three teams of 10. Preference is given to Rice Creek Watershed District residents. No experience is necessary, as training will be provided. All are welcome, however, potential volunteers should seriously consider the…