Citizen Stream Monitoring Program (CSMP) Publications

CSMP Statewide Annual Reports

The annual reports below provide background information on the program, summarize data collected by volunteers, and discuss future directions for the program.

• 2010 CSMP Report on the Water Quality of Minnesota Streams (wq-csm2-10)
• 2009 CSMP Report on the Water Quality of Minnesota Streams (wq-csm2-09)

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency thanks the Citizen Stream-Monitoring Program volunteers for their efforts in collecting water-quality data. As pioneer participants of this new program, their commitment and dedication to stream monitoring and protection are greatly appreciated.

CSMP Individual Site Reports

CSMP Individual Site Reports (ISRs) are generated and distributed to volunteers on an annual basis. ISRs provide in-depth results for a specific CSMP site.  Each report includes a detailed map of the site, a data summary table for the year, and a chart that shows transparency throughout the monitoring season. A trend section includes a chart displaying change in stream transparency from year to year and the result of a statistical trend analysis. For an example or to obtain an ISR for a specific CSMP station, please contact the CSMP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   or 1-800-657-3864.

Related Links

• Guide to Interpreting Transparency Readings. This document breaks transparency readings into four categories from ‘Poor’ to ‘Excellent’ as a benchmark for comparison of Citizen Stream-Monitoring Program transparency readings.
• Search CSMP Data. All data available for a site can be viewed by typing in the CSMP Site Number in an easy search form.
• CSMP Statewide Annual Reports. Statewide annual reports summarize data collected from all sites for a given year.

Newsletters

CSMP newsletters share river-related news and CSMP program information. To obtain past issues, or to contribute stories or ideas, please email CSMP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   or call 1-800-657-3864.

• Transparency Times, June 2011
•  Spring 2010, Stream Reader
• Spring 2009, Stream Reader
• Fall 2009, E-Stream Reader

Related Publications

• Volunteer Surface Water Monitoring Guide
• MPCA River Nutrient Study Report
• View CSMP Training Videos
• (wq-s1-54) — "Reflections" is the recognition yearbook for the CLMP and the CSMP. This special publication allows us  to recognize and thank our long-term volunteers for their continuing commitment to the CLMP and CSMP.  "Reflections" is published annually, and recognizes volunteers who have achieved five-year monitoring milestones.  Thanks to all of our volunteers for your dedication and commitment to water quality, to your lake or stream and to the Citizen Monitoring Programs!