Become Empowered and Energized Learning About Your Local Watershed!
The Leaf Pack Network® is an international network of teachers, students, and citizen monitors investigating their local stream ecosystems. Following instructions in the Leaf Pack Network Manual, monitors use tree leaves and aquatic insects to determine the health of their stream and understand its ecology.

Step 1
Gather materials to conduct the study.

Step 2
Choose a stream that is safely accessible.

Step 4
Share your data on Monitor My Watershed!
Need More Information?
- Check the Resources page!
- Subscribe to the Leaf Pack Network e-newsletter to be notified about the latest news and events.
- Contact us for specific information on how to become involved or for the location of a workshop in your area.
Leaf Pack Network News

Introducing the Monitor My Watershed Data Portal
The Monitor My Watershed® data portal lets you share your Leaf Pack Network® data with the world! It also lets ... Read More

New Leaf Pack Stream Ecology Kit Featuring Sensitivity Groups
Stroud Water Research Center and LaMotte Company are pleased to announce the release of the updated Leaf Pack Stream Ecology ... Read More

What’s the Best Time to Do a Leaf Pack Experiment?
Fall is a great time to do a leaf pack experiment — but not the only time! If you can't ... Read More

Leaf Pack News from Washington County Watershed Alliance
It's always great to see how the Leaf Pack Experiment is being used by groups around the country and around ... Read More