Aquatic Resource Monitoring - Implementation Issues, Experiences and Lessons Learned

Experience in implementation has identified several issues and lead to some creative solutions.

Site Information prior to Sampling Crew Visits

Gaining and increasing Site Access on Private Lands

1995 EMAP Wetlands Demonstration Study (11/1994)
Example Letters to Landowners (1/1995)
EMAP Western Pilot Data Acquisition Procedures for Site Reconnaissance (8/1999)
Landowner Contact Guidelines to Obtain Site Access (5/2000)
Florida brochure

Site Access Experience in Oregon's Implemented Survey Efforts

What to do when site can't be sampled

Site Information

Concern for a substantial % of non Target population sites,
Generally as the result of frame errors,
Often it is cost effective to obtain current site information
- Contacts with knowledgeable local experts
- Site visits (prior to sampling crew)

Field Operations Manuals

Manuals are available for sampling in Estuaries, Lakes, Rivers and Streams