SWAMP eDNA Metabarcoding Monitoring and Analysis Dashboard

<div><div><span>The dashboard displays the
2020 and 2021 results of the SWAMP eDNA Metabarcoding Monitoring and
Analysis Project (SeMMAP) sampling efforts using Jonah Ventures aquatic
eDNA kits and sequencing. The dashboard allows users to interact with
the data and view all data collected at sites throughout California.
Included are the locations, field measures and MiFish and 23S sequencing
results of eDNA sampling for fish and phytoplankton communities
respectively. 45 samples were taken between June 2020 and October of
2021.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>SeMMAP
was created to explore the use of eDNA metabarcoding for surface water
quality monitoring and how this method may achieve our main goals of
monitoring more with less resources and integrating SWAMP programs
through a single data source. We will be exploring a data management
plan as well as the benefits of using volunteer and Tribal partners to
collect the same quality data as our internal SWAMP programs. Our aim is
to bring inclusion to the Water Boards by putting monitoring into the
hands of those who have been marginalized by the Boards and other
government agencies.</div><div><br /></div><div>This map is part of a
larger engagement tool, the SeMMAP Portal which will serve as a site for
external partners, regional partners, SWAMP program personnel and the
public to view the pace and direction of the project and the collected
data. The SeMMAP Portal contains data dashboards, maps, a partner
project gallery for partners to view how each is using their eDNA to
answer scientific questions and monitor water quality. The Portal also
includes guides and instructions on best practices as well as the raw
data and metadata.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This content was created
by Peter Houpt from the State Water Resources Control Boards, SWAMP
eDNA Metabarcoding Monitoring and Analysis Project.

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