Outka-Perkins, Lisa . 2012. Monitoring Water Quality: Collecting Lake Samples. 1225 2F01. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program.
The Forest Service is responsible for protecting watersheds in the National Forest System from the adverse effects of changing air quality and land uses. This requires a rigorous set of protocols to provide clean, high quality water samples for lab analysis and data interpretation. This closed-caption video describes the proper procedures for collecting samples and measurements from lakes.
The training program has seven parts:
- Types of Lake Sampling
- Planning for a Sampling Trip
- Packing the Equipment for a Sampling Trip
- Shoreline Sampling
- Mid-Lake Sampling
- Documenting the Samples and Site
- Handling and Shipping Samples
This video is available in a Flash Media format. If you are unable to view the presentation on the Web, a DVD (1225–2D02–MTDC) is available from MTDC. Please call 406–329–3978 or email wo_mtdc_pubs to order.
Keywords: Air Resource Management Program, ARM, measurements, monitoring, online videos, safety at work, training, videos, watersheds, wilderness
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