Project Detail

Citizen Based Stream Monitoring

Purpose

The Citizen Based Stream Monitoring Program involves citizen monitors in the process of collecting water quality data used by the DNR to assist in making management decisions. Goals of the program include collecting high quality data that can be used for management decisions, building relationships between DNR staff and citizen monitors, and assessing areas in need of additional monitoring, restoration and.or protection. In the 2008 sampling season, over 100 citizen monitors from 17 groups throughout the state participated. Ultimately, volunteer participation in this project aids DNR staff by allowing for increased capabilities to monitor streams. Communities and the DNR can use this water quality information to make decisions that affect the management of streams throughout Wisconsin.

Objective

Top Level Project for all CBSM sub projects. Stations and Methods and Forms should not be added here. They should be in the specific Level 2 project for which they apply.

Project Type

Baseline Monitoring

Project Sub Type

Project ID

CBSM_Program

Year Started

2006

Status

Active

Reports and Documents

PERSON MONITORING STREAM - PHOTO

CBSM Volunteer Manual 2010