Water Quality Sampling and Design (3 day)
This three-day comprehensive field and classroom-based course will provide participants with applied introduction to standard techniques for effluent and ambient water quality sampling and in-depth knowledge and skills required to design and develop a structured water quality monitoring program. Course participants will learn standard freshwater sampling quality assurance measures, as well as spend considerable time in field and lab-based sessions learning to operate various types of sampling equipment as well as completing and participating in a number of case studies and exercises to reinforce the principles introduced in the classroom. The case studies will uphold current British Columbia provincial and federal legislation and best management practices for monitoring program design.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify and define water quality terms critical to effective study design
- Define the main principles in the design of effluent sampling programs and ambient fresh water quality monitoring programs
- Contrast and define a variety of potential program designs
- Develop study designs for a wide variety of applications
- Identify quality assurance measures;
- Identify sampling locations;
- Develop safety plans;
- Conduct field filtration and preservation;
- Recording field notes and identifying chain of custody; and
- Conduct water quality sampling using (and calibrating) field meters and other types of sampling equipment.
No formal prerequisites exist. However, successful completion of Freshwater Sampling Methods or prior field sampling experience is highly recommended.
Chestwaders, appropriate field clothing, and classroom supplies. Course manuals and field equipment will be provided.
Contact:
Darren Hebert, NREP Manager
(250) 740-6377