It includes issues and questions that are commonly addressed through volunteer monitoring, a guide with worksheets on how to do a scientific study design, a system for matching data users and uses with a potential user group's own data quality goals guide also cross references to sections of a QAPP - Quality Assurance Project Plan. VEMN Training Manual of Core Monitoring Parameters and Methods. This manual describes the three basic types of monitoring studies recommended by the VEMN for all volunteer monitoring groups in the Merrimack River Watershed. The manual includes all aspects of how to accomplish all three of these assessments including how to take water samples and complete lab analysis as well as where to go for help. It also explains where data may be used if following all guidelines described in the manual.
Citizens view of the Merrimack River Watershed.
This report compiles the monitoring results and narratives from citizen volunteer groups throughout the Merrimack River Watershed in 1996. VEMN Guide to Volunteer Watershed Monitoring Options in the Merrimack River Watershed. How to Interpret Monitoring Data. This is a quick outline of steps to take once monitoring data has been collected. It takes the reader step by step through the interpretation process so that monitoring results in their numeric form turn into meaningful statements that call forth action, assist in planning and make the results palatable for general consumption.