WAV Baseline Monitoring Methods
Baseline Stream Monitoring Calendar Baseline Monitoring Calendar (Español)
Water Temperature Method Factsheet Water Temperature Method Factsheet (Español)
Transparency Method Factsheet Transparency Method Factsheet (Español)
Dissolved Oxygen Method Factsheet Dissolved Oxygen Method Factsheet (Español)
Streamflow Method Factsheet Streamflow Method Factsheet (Español)
Biotic Index Method Factsheet Biotic Index Method Factsheet (Español)
Baseline Monitoring AIS Factsheet Baseline Monitoring AIS Factsheet (Español)
Be on the lookout for four key aquatic invasive species while conducting your stream monitoring, to help prevent the spread of these organisms in Wisconsin. If you suspect you’ve found an aquatic invasive species, follow the steps in this factsheet to identify, document and report your find!
Optional resource:
Interested in understanding the math behind WAV’s streamflow float method? Calculate streamflow by hand using this worksheet! Remember that the float method consistently overestimates streamflow by 24%, so you will need to account for this difference if you use the worksheet.
WAV Habitat Assessment Methods
WAV Habitat Assessment Training Guide
Habitat Assessment Method Factsheet
WAV Nutrient Monitoring Methods
Total Phosphorus Sampling Methods
Video: Collecting a Total Phosphorus Sample
Video: Collecting a Total Suspended Solids Sample
Video: Collecting an Orthophosphate Sample
Video: Packing and Shipping Nutrient Samples, and How to Fill Out a Labslip
WAV Continuous Temperature (Thermistor) Monitoring
Continuous Temperature Monitoring Manual
WAV Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring
Project Riverine Early Detectors (RED) Volunteer Manual