see Figure 6). Empty the contents of the net into a five gallon bucket that is partially filled with water (see Figure 7). Emptying the net after each kick sample is recommended because debris can clog the net mesh causing reduced flow- through and back eddies, both of which can result in the loss of organisms. It is not necessary to fine pick every last item from the net at this point, just the get the bulk of the sample into the bucket.
