Work continues via collection of additional data to develop biological criteria, new or expanded discharges are approved only with higher treatment, a water quality model and GIS linked watershed model are under development, and a watershed prioritization process is underway that will identify where watershed planning must first occur to best protect water quality. Sites are sampled monthly with the exception of two winter months. Water samples are analyzed for nutrient and bacterial content as well as for other parameters. DRBC publishes an annual report based on the database. Al Ambler heads the water quality monitoring program.
Seasonal interns assist with sample collection and analysis.