Stream Monitoring Methods

Are you a current volunteer in need of a refresher? A prospective volunteer curious to learn more about how we do what we do? See below for resources.

Datasheets

This page has links to your standard monthly datasheet, as well as logs for thermistor and dissolved oxygen meter maintenance. You can print these at home, or contact us to request paper copies.

Methods Factsheets

This page includes methods for all baseline measurements (temperature, dissolved oxygen, transparency, stream flow, and biotic index). It also includes methods for volunteers who deliver or ship nutrient samples to the State Lab of Hygiene.

Yahara WINS Nutrient Sampling Protocol

This describes the nutrient sampling steps followed by volunteers who bring samples to Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District.

WAV Video Library

These videos show the methods for baseline monitoring and special projects. Recordings from WAV’s excellent webinar series also live here.

Data Entry Guidance

This page provides information about how to enter, edit, and access your data in SWIMS, the statewide database.

Online Stream Monitoring Refresher Course

This online course reviews stream monitoring methods and the science behind why we measure what we measure.