Ecosystems Unit

Program links

Ambient Monitoring System

NPDES Discharge Monitoring Coalitions

Algae & Aquatic Plants

Basin Assessment Reports

Staff from the Ecosystems Unit support a wide variety of programs for the Division of Water Quality:

• Logistical support and data management for the Ambient Monitoring System (AMS), a statewide network of stations established for long term collection of selected chemical, physical, and bacteriological indicators from streams, rivers, and estuaries of interest.
• Development and management of the NPDES Discharger Coalitions, an innovative program designed to coordinate instream monitoring activities of participating NPDES dischargers within select basins.
• Statistical analysis of AMS and Coalition data.
• Analysis of algal communities to provide information on nutrient enrichment of systems, assist with identifying possible causes of fish kills, and provide active surveillance of Pfiesteria and other taxa of interest.
• Identify aquatic plants that may be causing nuisance growth or other impacts to water quality.
• Coordinate Environmental Sciences Section QA activities.
• Provide computer and other IT support to the Environmental Sciences Section.

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This page updated Feb. 13 2008

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