A critical part of CABIN is the establishment of a standard set of protocols and methods for all phases of data collection and processing. Two data sets describe, respectively, the invertebrate fauna and environmental attributes of sites. Over the past ten years, Environment Canada has developed a document which describes those protocols. In addition, a set of standard field sheets and laboratory forms have been developed.

Protocol

CABIN Protocols Community Programme

Field Sheets

CABIN Protocols Community Programme

CABIN Wadeable Stream

CABIN Open Water

Lab Forms

Benthic Ecology Laboratory Bench Sheets

Sampling Equipment

Sample Field Equipment Kit