Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program (CWMP) Sampling Protocols

Detailed Sampling Procedures and Quality Control (QAPP):

• Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Project Plan (GLCWMP QAPP) This document is the primary guidance document for the overall sampling plan. Detailed methods for taxonomic groups (below) should be read only in conjunction with this overall sampling plan.

Step-by-Step Sampling Procedures (SOPs) by Taxonomic Group:

Amphibians:

• Amphibian Calling Survey Detailed Procedures (SOP)
• Amphibian Calling Survey (data sheet)
• Bird and Amphibian Habitat Form

Bird:

• Bird Survey Detailed Procedures (SOP)
• Bird Survey (data sheet)

Fish / Invertebrates:

• Field Reference
• Fish Detailed Sampling Procedures (SOP)
• Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Detailed Sampling Procedures (SOP)
• Fish, Macroinvertebrate, Habitat and Water Quality Data Sheets
• Fish, Macroinvertebrate, and Water Quality Crew Training Certification Forms

Wetland Vegetation:

• Coastal marsh vegetation Detailed Sampling Procedures (SOP)
• Wetland Plant Species Common to Great Lakes marshes

Water Quality:

• Water Quality Detailed Sampling Procedures (SOP)
• Alkalinity Test Procedure
• Water Quality Sample Processing Flow Chart
• Note: Water quality field data are collected on the fish and macroinvertebrate field data sheets; there are no separate data sheets for water quality data.

GPS Testing Protocols:

• GPS Testing Log
• GPS Testing Protocol
• GPS Certification Form