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
- The 2024 water quality sampling season has concluded. Thanks to all our partners for a successful season! Stay tuned for updates on the 2025 season site nomination and selection process.
- 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
- Frequently Asked Questions
- LPP Partner Guide
- 2023 Interactive Map of Stream Sampling Sites
- PowerBI LPP Data Presentation Tool
- LPP Flow Data Dashboard / Flow Data Dashboard video tutorial
- Flow Observation Survey123 App Tutorial
- LaRosa Partnership Program Data Access Tutorial
2024 Sample Pickup Schedule
| Tuesday Pickup Dates | Thursday Pickup Dates |
|---|---|
| April 30 | May 2 |
| May 14 | May 16 |
| May 28 | May 30 |
| June 11 | June 13 |
| June 25 | June 27 |
| July 9 | July 11 |
| July 23 | July 25 |
| August 6 | August 8 |
