We have collected 20 samples of leeches, dragonfly larvae, and other aquatic invertebrates. that resemble amphipods and copepods. Through DNA barcoding we aspire to: ● identify unknown species within the Peconic River ● determine if any of these are invasive ● research and determine if any of the species cause disease within the river ● compare the identification of species we collected this year to the species collected in the last five years