Intro to Watershed Planning & 9 Elements
Getting the Big Picture
Purposes of Chemical, Physical, and Biological Monitoring
Common Monitoring Parameters
Accessing Existing and Web Based Data
Using Hoosier RiverWatch Data for Assessment and Planning
Observational Approaches to Monitoring and Assessment
Characterizing Baseline Water Body Conditions
Interpreting and Using Existing Data to Identify Pollution Causes and Sources
Monitoring and Pollutant Load Estimation
Load Estimation Models and Spreadsheets
Identifying Critical Areas for BMP Applications
Linking BMPs to Pollutant Sources
Data Quality Objectives and Quality Assurance Project Plans
Who Does the Monitoring?
Estimating Monitoring Costs
Presenting Monitoring and Assessment Information
Why do Monitoring Projects Succeed or Fail?