SWAMP - Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program
DATA MANAGEMENT
The Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Database is a standardized data management, evaluation and reporting system which serves as the mechanism for data sharing among project participants. Data sharing is required if the SWAMP goal of producing an integrated hydrologic unit assessment of the State's surface waters is to be achieved. While this is the primary focus, the Information Management System (IMS) has been developed with the recognition that SWAMP represents an initial effort toward data standardization among regions, agencies, and laboratories, and that protocols adopted here will be used for data sharing across other projects in the State.
Specific documentation and further information can be found at http://mpsl.mlml.calstate.edu/swdbcompare.htm.
A detailed description of the information management system that will support data capture and reporting during the initiation of SWAMP is included as Appendix J of the SWAMP QAPP.
(7/27/05)