Preparation of QAPP Ms. Brooke Trout Project Manager January 2014- Submit QAPP March 2014- Approved QAPP Review and Preparation of QAPP Dr. Q. AL. Itsurance Project Quality Assurance Manager January/February 2014 Oversight EPA Project Officer January 2014 – January 2015 Approval of QAPP EPA Quality Assurance Officer February/March 2013 Procurement of Equipment XYZ University March 2014 Collection of Existing Data Ms. Brooke Trout XYZ University Students April 2014-October 2014 Sample Collection Ms. Brooke Trout XYZ University Students High school volunteers April 2014-October 2014 Sample Analysis Mr. Gram XYZ University Ecology Lab 2014-October 2014 Data Evaluation Ms. Brooke XYZ University Students, Happy Trout High School Students April 2014-November 2014 Preparation of Final Report Ms. Brooke Trout January 2015 Citizen Science QAPP Template #8 Existing Data For many projects it may be necessary to use data that someone else has already collected, (i.e. existing data). Just because data was collected by a reliable source, such as a peer reviewed journal article, doesn’t mean it was collected in a way that your project could use. It is important to perform a check on
In the Total Number of Samples section, state the total number of samples that will be collected for each sampling event or total project including field QC samples. In the Sampling SOP Reference section, state what specific methods will be used for the sample/monitoring data collection. Attach any SOPs as necessary. In the Project Objective for Sampling and Analysis or Monitoring section, state why the data will be collected at the particular location, frequency and time. Matrix # of Sampling Locations # of Samples per Location Parameter Field QC Samples Total Number of Samples/ Measurements Sampling SOP Reference Project Objective for Sampling and Analysis or Monitoring Water 3 1 Algae (chlorophyll a) 1duplicate/ sampling event 4 per sampling event XYZ University Chlorophyll a SOP Meets the objective to sample for algae (chlorophyll a) in the Twisting River Water 3 2 Temperature 6 duplicate readings, one at each station and depth 12 per sampling event XYZ University YSI sonde SOP Record temperatures in the Twisting River Attach all SOPs as an appendix to this document. Citizen Science QAPP Template #10B
Citizen Science QAPP Template #11 Analytical Methods* Identify all laboratory organization(s) that will provide analytical services for the project. Group by matrix, analytical group/parameter, reporting limit, detection limit, analytical/preparation method SOP, sample volume, containers, preservation requirements, maximum holding time and the laboratory contact information. *This table only needs to be completed when sample analysis by a laboratory is applicable to the project. Matrix Analytical Group/Parameter Reporting Limit Detection Limit Analytical & Preparation Method/ SOP Reference Sample Volume Containers (number, size, type) Preservation Requirements (chemical, temperature, light protected) Maximum Holding Time (preparation/ analysis) Laboratory used for Analysis Water Algae (chlorophyll a) .2 ug/L 0.05 ug/L EPA Method 445.0 1.0L 56 1.0 L HPDE sample containers Store in dark place on ice. Filter as soon as possible. Filters should be stored in -20 °C freezer 3.5 weeks once filtered XYZ University Ecology Lab 12 College Dr. Edison, NJ