wqx/descriptions/SampleCollectionMethod.json

Water Quality Exchange (WQX): JSON Schema

{
  "AFS Coldwater Fish": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12392/",
  "AFS NA Freshwater Fishes": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/616/",
  "AFS Warmwater Fish": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12394/",
  "APHN_EWI": "Samples are collected by lowering and raising a sampler through the water column at the center of each increment (this sampling location is referred to as the vertical). The combination of a constant transit rate used to sample at each vertical and the isokinetic property of the sampler results in a discharge-weighted sample that is proportional to total streamflow.",
  "ASTM 10500": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/638/",
  "ASTM 10500.B": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12576/",
  "ASTM 10500.C": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12575/",
  "BIORECON FAMILY": "Qualitative macroinvertebrate collection of 4 habitats identified to family level.",
  "BIORECON GENERA": "Qualitative macroinvertebrate collection of 4 habitats identified to genus level.",
  "BS0331": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12371/",
  "BS0332": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12372/",
  "BS0333": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12374/",
  "BS0334": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12375/",
  "BS0335": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12351/",
  "Basket-MassWateR": "This method involves the collection of a surface water sample using a bucket or bottle within a basket, typically lowered from a bridge. This is a generic method intended for use by MassWateR users. https://massbays-tech.github.io/MassWateR/",
  "CABIN 2012": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/621/",
  "CABIN 2012 (Inverts)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12444/",
  "CDPHE Invert Protocols": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/658/",
  "CDPHE Multihabitat Invert": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12895/",
  "CDPHE Riffle Invert": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12896/",
  "DEFT": "http://www.epa.gov/quality/qs-docs/g4d-final.exe",
  "DWQ-002": "Gear consists of 35 foot plastic tube with rope and weight on one end and a bucket Citation: Division of Water Quality Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual",
  "DWQ-003": "",
  "DWQ-004": "",
  "DWQ-005": "Samples macroinvertebrates with a kick net",
  "DWQ-006": "",
  "DWQ-007": "",
  "DWQFISHELE": "",
  "DWQFISHHAL": "",
  "DWQFISHNET": "",
  "Deep Riffle/Run": "Macroinvertebrate sampling for riffle/run > 1 ft. depth.  30x50 cm rect. frame, placed 5 or 8 times.",
  "EPA RBP (Fish)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12391/",
  "EPA RBP (Inverts MHAB)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12655/",
  "EPA RBP (Inverts SHAB)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/9500/",
  "EPA RBP Protocol": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/620/",
  "EPA-841-B-07-009": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/631/",
  "EPA-841-B-12-009": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/636/",
  "Field Sample Method": "https://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/guidance/fspm/",
  "GA Grab": "",
  "GADNR Invert 2007 BM": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12795/",
  "GADNR Invert 2007 CM": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/660/",
  "GA_001": "WPMP Stream Sampling SOP",
  "GA_002": "WPMP Lake Sampling SOP",
  "GA_003": "General Wastewater Sampling Protocols",
  "GA_004": "WPMP Watershed Assessment Guidance",
  "GA_005": "WPMP Macroinvertebrate Assessment SOP. http://www.gaepd.org/Documents/WPB_Macroinvertebrate_SOP.html",
  "GA_006": "WPMP Stream Gaging SOP",
  "GA_009": "",
  "GA_010": "",
  "GA_012": "",
  "GA_013": "GA EPD WPMP Groundwater sampling protocol.",
  "GA_014": "Default Sample Collection Protocols.",
  "GA_017": "EPD Wetlands Assessment for Invertebrates.",
  "GA_018": "EPD Wetlands Assessment for Amphibians.",
  "GA_020": "Sample collection method employed by Columbus Water Works for Chattahoochee River sampling.",
  "GA_020unique": "Sample collection method employed by Columbus Water Works for Chattahoochee River sampling.",
  "GA_021": "Sample collection method employed by GA EPD for Routine Estuary Sampling.",
  "GRAB-MDEQ-WQ": "",
  "GWPD 1-Measuring water levels": "http://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/1a1/pdf/GWPD1.pdf",
  "GWPD 17-Conducting": "http://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/1a1/pdf/GWP17.pdf",
  "GWPD 2-Identifying": "http://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/1a1/pdf/GWPD2.pdf",
  "GWPD 3-Establishing": "http://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/1a1/pdf/GWPD3.pdf",
  "Grab Sample Method": "https://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/guidance/fspm/",
  "Grab-MassWateR": "This method involves the collection of a surface water sample by dipping a water bottle from shore, boat, or while wading. This is a generic method intended for use by MassWateR users. https://massbays-tech.github.io/MassWateR/",
  "Groundwater technical procedures": "http://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/1a1/pdf/tm1-a1.pdf",
  "Guidance on Systematic Planning": "http://www.epa.gov/quality/qs-docs/g4-final.pdf",
  "HBMP 2012 Multihabitat Invert": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/657/",
  "HBMP Invert Multihabitat": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12916/",
  "HD_Artificial Substrate": "Hester-Dendy Artificial Substrate for macroinvertebrate colletion",
  "LENTIC_VD": "Water Chemistry at Depth in Lake or Reservoir Sampled with Van Dorn Sampler",
  "MH_LowGradient": "Multi-Habitat Kick/Jab Method (Kick Net)",
  "Marion Invert 1999-2001": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12920/",
  "Method to estimate discharge": "http://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/1a1/pdf/GWP10.pdf",
  "NAWQA Algal DTH 2002 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12235/",
  "NAWQA Algal QMH 2002 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12236/",
  "NAWQA Algal RTH 2002 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12234/",
  "NAWQA Ecological (1993)": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/633/",
  "NAWQA Fish 2002 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12237/",
  "NAWQA Habitat Protocols (1998)": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/618/",
  "NAWQA Invert QMH 2002 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12233/",
  "NAWQA Invert RTH 2002 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12232/",
  "NAWQA Light 2002 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12238/",
  "NAWQA Phytoplankton (APHY)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12240/",
  "NRSA Fecal 2009 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12555/",
  "NRSA Fecal 2009 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12556/",
  "NRSA Fecal 2013 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12567/",
  "NRSA Fecal 2013 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12568/",
  "NRSA Fish (Boat), 2009": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12492/",
  "NRSA Fish 2009 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12493/",
  "NRSA Fish 2013 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12311/",
  "NRSA Fish 2013 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12302/",
  "NRSA Habitat 2009 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12552/",
  "NRSA Habitat 2009 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12554/",
  "NRSA Habitat 2013 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12571/",
  "NRSA Habitat 2013 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12572/",
  "NRSA Invert 2009 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12560/",
  "NRSA Inverts 2009/2013 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12563/",
  "NRSA Inverts 2013 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12564/",
  "NRSA Microcystins 2013 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12569/",
  "NRSA Microcystins 2013 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12570/",
  "NRSA Periphyton 2009 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12557/",
  "NRSA Periphyton 2009 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12558/",
  "NRSA Periphyton 2013 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12565/",
  "NRSA Periphyton 2013 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12566/",
  "NRSA Water Quality 2009 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12561/",
  "NRSA Water Quality 2009 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12562/",
  "NRSA Water Quality 2013 (Boat)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12573/",
  "NRSA Water Quality 2013 (Wade)": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12574/",
  "OFR 93-104 FISH": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12607/",
  "OFR 93-406": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12718/",
  "OFR 93-409": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12717/",
  "PERIPHYTN1": "",
  "PERIPHYTN2": "Tiles are placed in the Stream for about 6 weeks.  The area is then scraped and analyzed",
  "PERIPHYTN3": "",
  "PHYTOBOT": "",
  "PHYTOLO": "Phytoplankton sample is collected in a kemmerer bottle from 2 and 3 times the secchi depth and composited in a bucket.",
  "PHYTONET1": "The net is towed from 3 times the secchi depth to the surface.",
  "PHYTOUP": "Phytoplankton sample is collected in a kemmerer at surface and secchi depth then composited in a bucket.",
  "PIBO-EMP 2012 PHAB": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12608/",
  "PIBO-EMP 2012 PHAB Protocol": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/642/",
  "PNAMP 2007": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/639/",
  "PNAMP Invert Analysis": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12580/",
  "PNAMP Invert Collection": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12579/",
  "Pole-MassWateR": "This method involves the collection of a surface water sample using a water bottle affixed to a poll, typically extended from shore. This is a generic method intended for use by MassWateR users. https://massbays-tech.github.io/MassWateR/",
  "Radiello": "21-day indoor air sampling with Radiello carbon cartridges",
  "SP-Macro": "Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling",
  "SP-Water": "Water Grab Sampling",
  "SWAMP Bioassessment 2016": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/655/",
  "SWAMP RWB": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12835/",
  "Sample Collected per QAPP": "See Study Detail at: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/eim/search/default.aspx",
  "Stream Chlorophyll": "Processed from stream periphyton sample as per SOP.",
  "TARRIFFLE": "Procedure follows EMAP 2002 Targeted Riffle Standard Operating Procedure",
  "TCEQ": "https://www.tceq.texas.gov/waterquality/monitoring, Quality Assurance and Monitoring Procedures for Surface Water Quality Monitoring, https://www.tceq.texas.gov/waterquality/monitoring/swqm_guides.html",
  "TM1-D3 Field Meter Calibration": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12518/",
  "TM1-D3 Monitor Operation": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12512/",
  "TM1-D3 Monitor Selection": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12514/",
  "TM1-D3 Site Selection": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12513/",
  "TM1-D5 Data Processing": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12738/",
  "TM1-D5 Instrument Deployment": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12737/",
  "TM1-D5 Maintenance and Field": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12735/",
  "TVA BIORECON FAMILY": "Qualitative macroinvertebrate collection of 6 habitats identified to family level.",
  "TWRI BK 9 CH A5.3.2": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12453/",
  "TWRI BK 9 CH A5.6.1.F": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12452/",
  "TWRI BK 9 CH A5.6.4.A": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12454/",
  "TWRI BK 9 CH A5.6.4.B": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12455/",
  "TWRI Book 9, Ch. A5": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/623/",
  "TWRI9A": "http://pubs.water.usgs.gov/twri9A",
  "USGS NAWQA 2002 Eco Protocols": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/617/",
  "USGS TM1-D3": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/605/",
  "USGS TM1-D5": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/650/",
  "USGS WRIR 03–4331": "https://www.nemi.gov/protocols/protocol_summary/664/",
  "WRIR 98-4052 RHAB": "https://www.nemi.gov/methods/method_summary/12239/",
  "WY-GS": "",
  "Wade-MassWateR": "Sample collected in-stream while wading in from bank. Sample taken in water bottle with \"scoop\" method 6-12 inches below surface in flowing current.",
  "Water Sampling Device-MassWateR": "This method involves the collection of a water sample by lowering a sampling container to depth and using a physical or mechanical method of closing the container (e.g., Lamotte, Rosette, Van Dorn). This is a generic method intended for use by MassWateR users. https://massbays-tech.github.io/MassWateR/",
  "Water_Depth-Int.": "Depth Integrated Water Chemistry Sampling Method (EWI or EDI)"
}