Manuals Used in the National Aquatic Resource Surveys
Various manuals are used to communicate the methods and guidelines for the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS).
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- Field Operations Manual:
- Outlines the field protocols that crews will utilize to sample sites
- Lab Operations Manual:
- Contains the methods for sample analysis
- Quality Assurance Project Plan:
- Identifies the quality control measures in place to validate the quality of the data and collection
- Site Evaluation Guidelines:
- Provides guidance on site assessment that must be done ahead of a sampling visit to ensure the site is sampleable and fits within the site requirements
National Coastal Condition Assessment
2015
- NCCA 2015 Field Operations Manual
- NCCA 2015 Lab Operations Manual
- NCCA 2015 Quality Assurance Project Plan
- NCCA 2015 Site Evaluation Guidelines
2010
Photo: Colleen Mason
National Lakes Assessment
2012
- NLA 2012 Field Operations Manual
- NLA 2012 Lab Operations Manual
- NLA 2012 Quality Assurance Project Plan
- NLA 2012 Site Evaluation Guidelines
2007
Photo: Jet Stine, Oklahoma Water Resources Board
National Rivers & Streams Assessment
2013-2014
- NRSA 2013/14 Field Operations Manual Non-Wadeable
- NRSA 2013/14 Field Operations Manual Wadeable
- NRSA 2013/14 Lab Operations Manual
- NRSA 2013/14 Quality Assurance Project Plan
- NRSA 2013/14 Site Evaluation Guidelines
2008-2009
Photo: Michael Brennan
National Wetland Condition Assessment
2011
Photo: Doug Wood, West Virginia DEP