River Watch Manitoba Water Quality Monitoring

River Watch data collectors, typically students from grade 7-12, follow established protocols for data collection. Samples are taken from the midpoint of the river/stream/creek utilizing access from a bridge. Samples are collected via a horizontal sampler and subsequently utilized to measure turbidity (Hach 2100Q), transparency, DO, pH, Ammonia-N and Orthophosphate. Chemical analysis utilizes La Motte Water Quality test kits. Many collections also utilize a YSI Sonde (650 or ProPlus) to collect physio-chemical parameters at sampling sites. Quality Assurance using field duplicates happens as funding is available.