Long-horned caddisflies found in the watershed

September 25, 2026
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(Leptoceridae) were observed September 12 in the watershed.1 Caddisfly larvae are pollution-sensitive aquatic insects that require cool, well-oxygenated water, making their presence significant evidence that water quality still supports sensitive taxa despite current low-flow stress.1

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