For more information The main purpose of the ecological monitoring project is to educate and increase awareness of water quality issues and riparian functions among the general public. The end goal of the program is to have a series of 15-20 local volunteer groups throughout Saskatchewan involved in ecological monitoring of their watershed.
Volunteers assess riparian health by evaluating soil, hydrology and vegetative factors.
Fecal coliforms are later analyzed in the SERM lab. Physical analysis includes macro invertebrate identification to the order level and classified as pollution tolerant or intolerant. Data analysis is the next major step in the program.