For a comprehensive guide on LPP program participation, please refer to the 2024 LPP Partner Guide. The Partner Guide provides detailed information on monitoring site selection and test parameters, sampling and quality assurance procedures, flow observations, and data access.
LPP Parameters
- Chloride levels are on the rise in Vermont's waters. Read our explanation of the when, where, and why of chloride monitoring.
Annual Partner Training & Orientation
Field Sampling
- The Addison County River Watch Collaborative has created this video to demonstrate proper water quality sampling techniques:
- Video demonstration of the total nitrogen sample acidification:
- Acidification instructions
- Sulfuric acid Safety Data Sheet
Flow Observations
- Survey123 - LPP uses a Survey123 form to collect flow observations directly from partners and volunteers.
- Survey123 app - the preferred method for completing the Flow Survey123 Form via a phone, tablet, or computer
- Can be used offline and without cell service and has additional helpful features such as viewing, editing, and copying submitted survey forms
- LaRosa Partnership Program Flow Observation Survey123 App Tutorial
- Survey123 Webform - for use via a web browser if you don't have access to the app
- Survey123 app - the preferred method for completing the Flow Survey123 Form via a phone, tablet, or computer
- LPP Flow Data Dashboard - View a mapping tool of flow observations submitted via the Survey123 Flow Data Form.
- For a guide on how to use the LPP Flow Data Dashboard, please view this video tutorial.
- Flow Observation Guidelines & additional helpful links:
Quality Assurance
- How to calculate the relative percent different (RPD)
- How to create a box and whisker plot (Khan Academy)
- Matrix Spike: What is it and why do you need it? The ESS Laboratory has created a document explaining various quality control measures used during data collection.