Monitoring
There are several levels and types of monitoring available to volunteers to accommodate participants with different backgrounds and interests. Check out the different types of monitoring below.
Tier 1
Tier 1 Monitoring is our first stage of monitoring. This monitoring provides baseline data used for education and screening.
View the UWW Tier 1 Monitoring Manual
*Note that this manual is a DRAFT. It contains the original content of the previous manual as well as the procedure for collecting salinity, conductivity, and TDS data.
Tier 2
Tier 2 Monitoring is the advanced stage. Dedicated volunteers who consistently monitor their sites or those with a background in environmental monitoring, may progress to Tier 2 if they are interested.
These volunteers work with local watershed coordinators or Utah Division of Water Quality scientists to collect high quality data for assessment purposes. Tier 2 volunteers may accompany the watershed coordinator on their sampling trips to provide an extra hand or help with other projects as needed.
Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB)
Volunteers monitor sites regularly and learn skills to identify if cyanobacteria (harmful
algae) are present. Volunteers provide an important resource to notify the health
department and state about concerns. In addition, some volunteers provide data to
NOAA to build their satellite monitoring capabilities.
Datasheets
Here you can find datasheets that you will need for calibration, data recording, E. coli and harmful algal bacteria.
Additional Resources
Utah Water Watch - Monitoring Guidelines (quick, printable instructions)