Ribbons of Blue also provides standardised documentation for your Ribbons of Blue monitoring program, including planning proformas and individualised parameter data collection sheets. There is also a wide range of publications available from the Water and Rivers Commission and the Swan River Trust . As there are many varieties of water quality monitoring equipment on the market, Ribbons of Blue has tested and built up a reliable mix of scans, meters, and photometers for use within the program. This equipment is cost effective and reliable, and also meets the data confidence requirement of the program and presents a consistent form of data for the National Waterwatch Database. Groups wishing to purchase equipment should contact their Regional Coordinator for recommended makes, types and models.
Coordinators can advise groups about the appropriate equipment use in different local programs.
Coordinators are also able to refer groups to companies for quotes and purchase of equipment, saving everyone the task of locating manufacturers or distributors. Regional Coordinators are trained in the use and calibration of recommended equipment and can offer a high level of support to participating groups. Groups buying recommended equipment are supported by Ribbons of Blue with solutions for calibration and data quality checks. Coordinators supply solutions four times a year to registered monitoring groups, as well as providing many other support services. For new groups unaware of which Regional Coordinator to contact, please contact Ribbons of Blue with any questions.