Volunteer Monitoring Information

Citizens’ Volunteer Monitoring Program Handbook
This is a useful resource for general monitoring information in Pennsylvania.  You can view types of monitoring in Pennsylvania and basic requirements to conduct monitoring.  You can also review the Study Design Process and learn the importance of watershed monitoring.  This handbook also has a chapter dedicated solely to Watershed and Stream Assesments.

Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program
Look here to learn about water quality monitoring, types of monitoring, EPA’s monitoring program, starting a monitoring program, and several useful links to other monitoring-related information.

Online Resources for the Clean Water Act
Check out the River Network’s online version and resources for the Clean Water Act.  This site is set up so that you can view resources by state.

Equipment/Test Kit Information
View several resources for a variety of monitoring needs including nets, bottles, chemical test kits, and waders.