There is a need for a QA plan template and dissemination of useful SOPs to help groups and improve data quality. Jim Harrington's manual will have a separate QA section for citizens who are doing the CSBP protocol, but will not discuss educational protocols or other alternatives. WHO, WHEN Sac. Also the CABW database needs to be compatible with the State and Regional Water Boards' Surface Water Information Management System. We discussed what bioassessment procedure to use in educational arenas.
Potential goal is for high school graduates to be watershed literate.
Maker sure effort is appropriate for learner level. Allow mistakes as part of learning process. Bugs are easy, accessible to laypersons. Use simplified data to educate community. Identify the level of support expected of the mentors and project advisors.