Since 2003, the LaRosa Partnership Program (LPP) has supported watershed organizations and monitoring groups across Vermont in implementing river and stream water quality monitoring projects by alleviating the financial and logistical burden of water chemistry sampling.
This water quality sampling allows community members to engage with their local streams and rivers firsthand, learn about water quality issues and where they may be occurring, and identify areas in need of protection or remediation. Additionally, by improving the geographic extent and frequency of water chemistry monitoring in a standardized manner, the data collected by the LPP partners strengthens the VT DEC’s Water Quality Database and furthers the achievement of the VT DEC’s water monitoring goals outlined in the Water Quality Monitoring Program Strategy.
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Sampling sites for the 2025 water quality sampling season have been announced and sampling begins April 14, 2025! View the Quick Links and Training and Protocols sections below for sampler training resources.
- View two examples of outreach tools created by our partners using data collected through LPP:
- South Chittenden River Watch (Lewis Creek Association) 2021-22 StoryMap
- Friends of Little Averill 2022 StoryMap
QUICK LINKS
Sampling Resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- LPP Partner Guide
- Stream Sampling Checklist
- Annual Partner Training Recording / PowerPoint Slides
- Nitrogen Acidification Instructions & Safety Info
Flow Observation Resources:
- LPP Flow Data Dashboard / Flow Data Dashboard video tutorial
- Flow Observation Survey123 App Tutorial / Survey123 WebForm tutorial
- Flow Observation Guide
- CoCoRaHS daily precipitation data
Data Access Resources
2025 Sample Pickup Schedule
| Tuesday Pickup Dates | Thursday Pickup Dates |
|---|---|
| April 29 | May 1 |
| May 13 | May 15 |
| May 27 | May 29 |
| June 10 | June 12 |
| June 24 | June 26 |
| July 8 | July 10 |
| July 22 | July 24 |
| August 5 | August 7 |
