1 Learning Materials for Surface Water Monitoring Gerald Scarzella

2 PROJECT FUNDING The work reported here was developed under the STAR Research Assistance Agreement CR awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Colorado State University. This presentation has not been formally reviewed by EPA. The views expressed here are solely those of the presenter and STARMAP, the Program he represents. EPA does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this presentation.

3 Introduction My background Individual Acknowledgements –Scott Urquhart –Greg Fencl –Darrin Goodman

4 Overview Environmental Protection Agency’s request for applications Outreach and Extension component Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP)

5 Agenda Intent of the tutorial Interface Content Test drive Evaluation findings Conclusions Future directions

6 Intent of the Tutorial Use by water quality personnel in the States and Tribes Support diversity in perspective and geographic context

7 Interface Computers CD ROM Web browser

8 Content Why Monitor Where to Monitor What to Monitor How to Monitor How to Summarize Case Studies

9 Test Drive 2 nd Annual STARMAP/DAMARS Conference – at Oregon State Univ this year Seven volunteers Technical and visual aspects Content

10 Summarize Fill out feedback form Feel free to discuss any aspect

11 Evaluation Findings Viable, educational form of water quality monitoring information for States and Tribes Positive remarks Constructive criticism Group discussion

12 Conclusions Good beginning Interface Road blocks

13 Future Directions Iron out ‘bugs’ Incorporate all intended features Iron out “bugs’ Final product