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SWAMP has developed a rich and varied network of partners over the years. In an effort to showcase these, we will be featuring highlight of various projects in this area. Just click on an icon below and you'll be directed to the project/partner feature page.

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SWAMP's Bioassessment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

California Water Quality Monitoring Council Unveils Internet Portals to Connect Decision Makers and the Public with Water Quality Information - July 28, 2009
[Press Release | Fact Sheet]

Bioassessment Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)

The California Water Boards completed the process to update their Strategic Plan in September 2008. A series of forums were conducted to receive input from stakeholders and staff throughout the state. The input identified key areas of focus for the Water Boards to consider in their planning for the next five years.

SWAMP continues to implement program elements to support many of the goals identified in the Water Board’s plan.  Our primary focus is ambient surface water quality, and we strive to provide quality data to inform beneficial use support and restoration efforts; improve transparency; enhance consistency in surface water monitoring; and cooperate in ensuring that the Water Boards have access to information and expertise, skills and knowledge as related to monitoring and assessment.

For the 2008 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) Report, over 600 more water bodies were assessed over the previous reporting cycle in 2006. SWAMP data were used for the assessments, both new waters and updated information for those previously assessed.

SWAMP Field Methods Course cd rom now available at no charge, while supplies last. For information on this field methods course and on how to request a cd rom copy, click here.

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) threaten California’s waters and their beneficial uses. AIS may cause economic, environmental, and/or human health harm.

AIS are plants, animals or disease agents that are not native to an ecosystem. (AIS are also known as, but not limited to: Exotic Species, Alien Species, Invasive Organisms, Noxious Species, Naturalized Species, and Non-indigenous Aquatic Species or Non-Native Species).

Proper planning and decontamination techniques should be practiced by recreationists (boaters, sport fishers, hikers…), water professionals, volunteer citizen monitors, and aquatic scientists alike.

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