This website covers the principles of designing and undertaking environmental monitoring and reporting programs - with a particular focus on water quality monitoring.
This website provides a much needed practice-oriented introduction to the principles and intent of environmental monitoring and reporting systems. Introductory information leads into 'in depth' information that provides links to useful references and key technical guidelines.
A particular strength of this website is its inclusion of ready to use tools, for example:
A monitoring program design guide is provided. This takes the format of a practical word document 'pro forma' which prompts you to think-through and start documenting the intent and usefulness of your monitoring acitivities.
The Resources page offers ready-to-use field assessment sheets, equipment lists and sample contracts for external environmental monitoring service providers.
The site map page (pictured below) presents a complete step-wise guide to establishing and implementing environmental water monitoring programs.
