A methods manual was developed for use with this project. The entire manual is available for download (26 MB pdf file), or you can download chapters individually. Contents of the 2008 manual are as follows:

Preface (4 MB pdf file).......................................................................................iv

1. Introduction - Stream Monitoring (5 MB pdf file)...............................................1

2. Bacteria and Water Quality (3 MB pdf file).........................................................7

3. Preparation for Sampling (6 MB pdf file)..........................................................11

4. Field Sampling (3 MB pdf file).........................................................................17

5. Use of Kits (4 MB pdf file)..............................................................................21

6. Sampling Results (1 MB pdf file) .......................................................................25

7. Interpreting Results (181 KB pdf file)...................................................................27

8. Conclusions, Resources for Further Information and References (168 KB pdf file)....31

Appendices: (2 MB pdf file)
Appendix A - Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 37
Appendix B - Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 35
Appendix C - Fact Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix D - Sample Training Agenda. . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . ... . . .. .. . . . . . 37
Appendix E - Other Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 38

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