Forms

The following forms can be downloaded here in PDF:

Rapid Biological Assessment

Physical Characteristics

Habitat Assessment

Field Data Report

 

When we distribute bottles for collection of grab samples, we provide pre-coded chain of custody forms. The chain of custody form for special projects may be downloaded here in PDF :

Special Project Chain of Custody Form

Watershed Watch has posted its 2005 training materials.

 

The EPA has a volunteer monitoring website that includes a Methods Manual for stream monitoring whose content complements Watershed Watch training material.

 

Watershed Academy is a web-based training by the EPA.

 

The following websites provide alternative ways to help the volunteer classify stream macro-invertebrates:

Field Guide to Freshwater Invertebrates, Leska S. Fore

Biological Indicators of Watershed Health, EPA

An Introduction to Benthic Invertebrates, Kentucky Water Watch

Key to Aquatic Macroinvertebrates, New York State