Effective Date: 11/01/2015 KENTUCKY WATERSHED WATCH PROGRAM LOGISTICS

What is a Watershed?

Watershed Watch Is Statewide

Active Watershed Watch Sampling Sites

Watershed Watch Program Overview and Logistics Goals for this module Discuss the goals and objectives of this programDiscuss the goals and objectives of this program Learn who we are and how we are organizedLearn who we are and how we are organized Learn about our basic activitiesLearn about our basic activities Determine the streams and sites you want to work onDetermine the streams and sites you want to work on Complete essential registration paperworkComplete essential registration paperwork Check out the equipment you needCheck out the equipment you need

Watershed Watch in Kentucky is a statewide citizens monitoring effort to improve and protect water quality by raising community awareness, and supporting implementation of the goals of the Clean Water Act. Mission Statement

Goal: Get people into the real world to see first hand the condition of their streams. hand the condition of their streams.

You are the real purpose of this program

Watershed Watch provides you the tools and information you need to educate and inform YouFamilyFriendsNeighborsCommunity Local Leaders Resource Management Agencies

Why will our work make a difference? …because there is not enough good information on the state of our water!

How we’re set up: Basin Steering Committee or Board of Directors Watershed Watch In Kentucky Board of Directors Sampling Event Coordinator Lab Manager Science Advisor(s) Area coordinator Area coordinator Area coordinator Watershed Watch Trained Sampler

1. Train and certify volunteers 2. Conduct field assessments 3. Collect samples for lab analysis 4. Discuss and interpret results 5. Achieve citizen action What we do:

Phase 1 Phase 1 Field Chemistry AssessmentField Chemistry Assessment Grab Sample CollectionGrab Sample Collection Training and Certification Workshops Phase 2 Phase 2 Biological AssessmentBiological Assessment Habitat AssessmentHabitat Assessment

Common Measurements Common Language with resource management agencies When in Rome…

pHpH Dissolved OxygenDissolved Oxygen ConductivityConductivity TemperatureTemperature Phase 1-Field Chemistry Measurements Analysis that can only be done at the creek

Phase 1 - Grab Sample Collection for Laboratory Analysis Pesticides or other parameters, SpringPesticides or other parameters, Spring Pathogens, SummerPathogens, Summer Water Chemistry, FallWater Chemistry, Fall Pesticides or other parameters, SpringPesticides or other parameters, Spring Pathogens, SummerPathogens, Summer Water Chemistry, FallWater Chemistry, Fall

Volunteers receive materials by mail or from their area coordinator, instructions are included (Critical info on sample times and delivery included)

Sampling Event Logistics Runner LAB Sample Drop Off Sample Sample Sample Sample

Professional labs analyze samples

Phase 2 – Biological and Habitat Assessment Habitat Assessment Stream and Watershed Investigation Stream and Watershed Investigation Methods Methods Classroom and Streamside Instruction Classroom and Streamside Instruction Biological Assessment Benthic Macroinvertebrate Collection Benthic Macroinvertebrate Collection and Identification Methods and Identification Methods Classroom and Streamside Classroom and Streamside Instruction Instruction

Streams are constantly changing GRAB SAMPLE & FIELD CHEMISTRY Instantaneous waterInstantaneous water quality quality Quick processQuick process Specific pollutantSpecific pollutant analysis analysis BIOLOGICAL & HABITAT ASSESSMENT Water quality overWater quality over time time Takes more timeTakes more time Collective pollutionCollective pollution indication indicationVS.

How are the data managed? 1.Lab sends results to “basin data manager” and KY Water Watch office 2.Data manager reviews for accuracy 3.“Draft” report circulated for review and corrections 4.Revised report sent to KY Water Watch Office and to Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) 5.Data entered into KGS database and mapped – Reports released at year-end conference 7.Data archived in electronic format and in a “hard copy” at the KY Water Watch Office

Develop and Implement Citizen Action How You Can Follow Up in Your Watershed: Develop a plan of action based on your findings Develop a plan of action based on your findings Conduct more detailed sampling (Focus Study) Conduct more detailed sampling (Focus Study) Inform local officials and/or community Inform local officials and/or community Form a watershed group Form a watershed group

How you can use your information Personal decision makingPersonal decision making Local actionLocal action Grant applicationsGrant applications Watershed planningWatershed planning Assessment screeningAssessment screening Enforcement effortsEnforcement efforts Scientific researchScientific research Data usage depends on the quality control applied…

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Training workshops for certificationTraining workshops for certification Standard methods of collectionStandard methods of collection Standard methods of analysisStandard methods of analysis Full chain of custody and/or formsFull chain of custody and/or forms Careful recordkeeping!Careful recordkeeping! For good Quality Assurance of results, we require:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) To ensure standard methods of collection, always use flip cards when sampling:

Phase 1 (Program Logistics, Field Chemistry Phase 1 (Program Logistics, Field Chemistry and Grab Sample) Training: and Grab Sample) Training: Your sampling and field testing skills are considered Your sampling and field testing skills are considered current for three years after completing current for three years after completing WWKY-approved training WWKY-approved training Training updates must be completed at least every Training updates must be completed at least every three years three years In addition, chemicals must be replaced every three In addition, chemicals must be replaced every three years for your field test results to be accurate. These years for your field test results to be accurate. These chemicals should be replaced at your training update. chemicals should be replaced at your training update. Recertification

Phase 2 (Biological and Habitat Assessment) Phase 2 (Biological and Habitat Assessment) Training: Training: Your sampling and assessment skills are considered Your sampling and assessment skills are considered current after completing WWKY-approved training current after completing WWKY-approved training You will be notified that training updates are required You will be notified that training updates are required if modifications are made to WWKY methods if modifications are made to WWKY methods Recertification

1. Discuss findings 2. Network with fellow volunteers and volunteers and agency agency representatives representatives Annual Conferences

Go to your basin’s Watershed Watch Webpage through the “Quick Links” at: How do I find out more about my basin? wwky.org

Selecting your stream site General Selection Criteria: Identify a site that interests you Identify a site that interests you Select sites that are accessible and shallow Select sites that are accessible and shallow enough to wade in, but deep enough to enough to wade in, but deep enough to submerge and fill a variety of sample container submerge and fill a variety of sample container sizes sizes

Additional considerations for site selection Proximity to existing Watershed Watch sites Safe access to the site using public rights of way Permission of the property owner Physical safety in accessing the stream via the stream bank Wadeability of the stream 200 meter (650 ft. or 0.1 mile) stream reach Reach is similar to (representative of) typical conditions along the stream Avoid reaches just downstream of major tributaries or point sources Avoid reaches just downstream of bridges, dams, roads Drainage area ideally at least 1 square mile Stream maintains adequate flow throughout the year Health & safety considerations – proximity to wastewater treatment or straight pipes

Site Information 1. Stream name (use map if needed) 2. Description Correct! 50 meters upstream of Hwy 1533 bridge 50 meters upstream of Hwy 1533 bridge 100 m Due South of Knott Central High school 100 m Due South of Knott Central High school 3. Latitude and Longitude GPS (decimal degrees – 5 decimal places) GPS (decimal degrees – 5 decimal places) OR Digital map (KGS Watershed Watch website – OR Digital map (KGS Watershed Watch website – or Google Earth) or Google Earth) Submit information to Water Watch office Submit information to Water Watch office Phone:

During high flow, sampling should be postponed until baseline conditions exist – do not sample in any unsafe conditions Waders and specialized wading boots can be utilized Use extreme caution when wading in streams above the knee Samplers should exhibit caution in and around streams to reduce the threat of a falling injury Secure permission from landowner Be aware of increased risk for frostbite or hypothermia in cold temperatures Do not stick hands or feet under large objects. Exercise caution when handling aquatic life. Some organisms pinch, bite, etc.Do not stick hands or feet under large objects. Exercise caution when handling aquatic life. Some organisms pinch, bite, etc. All water bodies have the potential to be contaminatedAll water bodies have the potential to be contaminated Notify others of your whereabouts and carry a cell phoneNotify others of your whereabouts and carry a cell phone Use caution and be aware of your surroundings and locationUse caution and be aware of your surroundings and location Be Safe!

IMPORTANT: If you observe an outfall, pipe, or anything that might indicate illegal pollution of a waterway, contact Kentucky Division of Water to report complaints or concerns at during business hours. For environmental emergencies such as spills of gas, oil or other substances, contact the Environmental Response Team at Environmental Safety

If you have any questions after today’s workshop, please contact your “Area Coordinator” or the KY Water Watch Office at Questions?

ParticipantAgreementRecords: Accurate contact Accurate contact information information Equipment loaned Equipment loaned Site(s) selected Site(s) selected Training received Training receivedParticipantAgreementRecords: Accurate contact Accurate contact information information Equipment loaned Equipment loaned Site(s) selected Site(s) selected Training received Training received

SITESELECTIONBREAK! Fill out Participant Agreement Form, Fill out Participant Agreement Form, sign and turn into trainer