Visitors to Rainbow Lake were invited to join WaterWays Program Coordinator, Peri Anne, in locating aquatic macroinvertebrates present in the creek. Visitors learned that Rainbow Lake, a tributary of Middle Creek, supports a great number of biodiversity to include crayfish, mayfly naymphs, dragonfly nymphs, crane fly nymphs, caddisfly nymphs, and salamanders. After being amazed at all of the small life supported by the creek, visitors were informed that mayfly nymphs and salamanders are not pollution tolerant so that indicates good water quality. They also learned about conservation action items to assist in stormwater management such as reducing waste water, planting native plants, and DIY streambank repair workshops. Kids and adults from the Town of Signal Mountain were not the only ones to enjoy this program. We also had people as far from Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, and Washington state! WaterWays would like to thank the Town of Signal Mountain for supporting this program and acknowledging the power of pulbic education and action!
