Algal, invertebrate, and fish communities are characterized as part of ecological studies in the U.S. Geological Survey.s National Water-Quality Assessment Program. Information from these ecological studies, together with chemical and physical data, provide an integrated assessment of water quality at local, regional, and national scales. Analysis and interpretation of water-quality data at these various geographic scales require accurate and consistent application of sampling protocols and sample-processing procedures. This report revises and unifies into a single document the algal, invertebrate, and fish community sampling protocols used in the National Water-Quality Assessment Program.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2002 |
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Title | Revised Protocols for Sampling Algal, Invertebrate, and Fish Communities as Part of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr2002150 |
Authors | Stephen R. Moulton, Jonathan Kennen, Robert M. Goldstein, Julie A. Hambrook |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 2002-150 |
Index ID | ofr2002150 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Water Quality Assessment Program |