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# SAFIT

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## Pages

- [Home](https://safit.org/) - Southwest Association of Freshwater Invertebrate Taxonomists Events Our Mission The mission of the Southwest Association of Freshwater Invertebrate Taxonomists (SAFIT) is to promote understanding of the taxonomy and systematics of inland freshwater invertebrates in support of biotic condition of inland aquatic ecosystems of the southwestern United States.Fundamental to this mission is the standardization of identification
- [Downloads](https://safit.org/downloads/) - Downloads Standard Taxonomic Effort List of Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Taxa February 28, 2025 – Defines the standard taxonomic effort level information for the identification of aquatic invertebrates from California and adjacent states, and provides limited taxonomic, distribution and habitat information. This STE supersedes the 2011 SAFIT STE.The SAFIT List of Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Taxa from California and
- [Officers](https://safit.org/officers/) - Officers Meet the dedicated leaders shaping the course of the SAFIT. Erick Burres – Vice President and acting PresidentE-mail: Erick.Burres@waterboards.ca.govBill Isham – TreasurerE-mail: bill.isham@wsp.comJohn Sandberg – SecretaryE-mail: JSandberg@csuchico.eduDaniel Pickard – Member at LargeE-mail: DPickard@csuchico.edu a
- [Events Calendar](https://safit.org/events-2/) - Events Welcome to the SAFIT Events Page, your portal to a world of taxonomic exploration and learning. This space is designed to keep you informed about upcoming workshops, presentations, and taxonomic updates within the freshwater invertebrate community.Stay tuned for exciting opportunities to delve into the intricacies of aquatic taxonomy and connect with experts in the
- [SAFIT STE Levels](https://safit.org/safit-ste-levels/) - SAFIT STE Levels Taxonomy Levels: NEW SAFIT STE Level 2A Progressing from Genus to Subfamily in Chironomid Midge Identification. SAFIT STE Level 1 Offering genus-level identifications, this level specializes in categorizing chironomid midges up to the family level. SAFIT STE Level 2 Diving deeper, Level 2 focuses on genus and species identifications, specifically detailing chironomid
- [Newsletters](https://safit.org/newsletters/) - Newsletters Explore the latest updates, insights, and valuable information about freshwater invertebrate taxonomy through our collection of SAFIT newsletters, your gateway to staying informed and connected with our community. 2008_Volume 1 SAFIT Newsletter_2008_Volume 1 2009_Volume 2 SAFIT Newsletter_2009_Volume 2 2010_Volume 3 SAFIT Newsletter_2010_Volume 3 2011_Volume 4 SAFIT Newsletter_2011_Volume 4 2012_Volume 5 SAFIT Newsletter_2012_Volume 5 2013_Volume
- [Links](https://safit.org/links/) - Related Links California Department of Fish and Game’s Aquatic Bioassessment Laboratory (ABL) The mission of the ABL (part of DFG’s Water Pollution Control Laboratory) is to support the use of biology in California’s water quality management and assessment programs.Click Here Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program A statewide monitoring effort designed to assess the conditions of
- [Thank You](https://safit.org/thank-you/) - Thank you for your membership purchase! You should receive a payment confirmation from PayPal. If you have any questions, please reach out.
- [Memberships](https://safit.org/memberships/) - Memberships SAFIT Memberships: Where Passion Meets Purpose in Freshwater Invertebrate Taxonomy Dive into the vibrant world of freshwater invertebrate taxonomy with our SAFIT Memberships. As a Member, you’ll unlock a gateway to a community of like-minded professionals and enthusiasts. Enjoy exclusive benefits, including discounted access to our workshops, where you can hone your skills and
- [SAFIT NEW PAGE](https://safit.org/safit-new-page/) - SAFIT NEW PAGE New Page Title Bug NameThe mission of the ABL (part of DFG’s Water Pollution Control Laboratory) is to support the use of biology in California’s water quality management and assessment programs.Click Here
- [Contact Us](https://safit.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Connect with us! Whether you have inquiries, suggestions, or just want to get involved, you can find our contact information below. John Sandberg – SecretaryE-mail: JSandberg@csuchico.edu Daniel Pickard – Member at LargeE-mail: DPickard@csuchico.edu
- [Constitution & By-laws](https://safit.org/constitution-by-laws/) - Constitution & By-laws Delve into our foundational principles and governance of the Southwest Association of Freshwater Invertebrate Taxonomists through our Constitution and By-laws. By-laws By-laws of the Southwest Association of Freshwater Invertebrate Taxonomists (SAFIT) A California Nonprofit Public Benefit CorporationRead Here: SAFIT_BYLAWS Mission Statement The mission of the Southwest Association of Freshwater Invertebrate Taxonomists (SAFIT) is
- [About Us](https://safit.org/about-us/) - About Us Welcome! Explore the World of Freshwater Invertebrates with SAFIT Welcome to the Southwest Association of Freshwater Invertebrate Taxonomists (SAFIT) website—a hub for scientists and citizen volunteers collaborating to standardize the taxonomy of inland freshwater invertebrates in the southwestern United States. Our mission is to advocate for standardized taxonomy, bolstering biotic assessments of aquatic
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- [Events Calendar](https://safit.org/events/) - Events Welcome to the SAFIT Events Page, your portal to a world of taxonomic exploration and learning. This space is designed to keep you informed about upcoming workshops, presentations, and taxonomic updates within the freshwater invertebrate community.Stay tuned for exciting opportunities to delve into the intricacies of aquatic taxonomy and connect with experts in the
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## Events

- [Bugfest](https://safit.org/event/bugfest/) - The purpose of Bugfest is for folks to bring in their problem specimens or difficult taxa for others to help with the identification. This will enable us to identify things together and make certain that we are all seeing the same characters. This not only will foster collaboration but will help us strengthen each other
- [Chironomid Larval and Pupal Taxonomy](https://safit.org/event/chironomid-larval-and-pupal-taxonomy/) - Sept 9-11, 2009
- [Aquatic Diptera Workshop](https://safit.org/event/aquatic-diptera-workshop/) - June 18-20, 2010
- [Mollusk ID Workshop](https://safit.org/event/mollusk-id-workshop/)
- [Trichoptera of Western North America](https://safit.org/event/trichoptera-of-western-north-america/) - Larval, Pupal and Adult Taxonomy, plus Distribution and Biology
- [Taxonomy of Western North America Mayfly Nymphs](https://safit.org/event/taxonomy-of-western-north-america-mayfly-nymphs/) - January 3-4, 2013 Hosted by CSULB Stream Ecology and Assessment Laboratory California State University, Long Beach Workshop provided comprehensive instruction on the taxonomy, identification, and natural history of western North American Ephemeroptera (mayflies).
- [Beetlemania II](https://safit.org/event/beetlemania-ii/) - August 19-21, 2015 Hosted by The National Aquatic Monitoring Center Utah State University Logan, UT instruction on the taxonomy, identification, and natural history of western North American aquatic Coleoptera (beetles), with an emphasis on Hydrophiloidea, Hydraenidae, and Noteridae.
- [Taxonomic Workshop](https://safit.org/event/taxonomic-workshop/) - October 21-22, 2017 Hosted by University of California-Davis Presentation and distribution of a fully illustrated key and diagnostic atlas for the western North American Baetidae. Other taxonomic groups covered: Hirudinea, Gastropoda, Crustacea, Odonata, Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Corydalidae, Trichoptera, & Elmidae.
- [Tiptoeing through Tipuloidea with Gelhaus and Podeniene](https://safit.org/event/tiptoeing-through-tipuloidea-with-gelhaus-and-podeniene/) - October 20-21, 2018 Hosted by University of California-Davis Tipuloidea with Gelhaus and Podeniene presented by Dr. Jon Gelhaus and Dr. Virginia Podeniene of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia.
- [SAFIT 2019 Workshop: Aquatic Hemiptera/Heteroptera](https://safit.org/event/past-event-test/) - The workshop this year will focus on the aquatic Hemiptera/Heteroptera and will be presented by Dan Polhemus, the Bishop Museum, Hawaii. There will also be a section on taxonomic updates. Aquatic Hemiptera/Heteroptera, the true bugs with Dan Polhemus, Bishop Museum University of California-Davis SAFIT_2019_Workshop Flyer

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