Citizen Stream Monitoring Program (CSMP) Publications
CSMP Statewide Annual Reports
Annual reports provide background information on the program, summarize data collected by volunteers, and discuss future directions for the program.
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2009 Report on the Water Quality of Minnesota Streams (wq-csm2-09) - 2010 Report on the Water Quality of Minnesota Streams (wq-csm2-10)
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 csmp.pca@state.mn.us or 1-800-657-3864.
Related Links
- Guide to Interpreting Transparency Readings (wq-csm1-06)
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 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 csmp.pca@state.mn.us or call 1-800-657-3864.
Related Publications
- Volunteer Surface Water Monitoring Guide
- MPCA River Nutrient Study Report (biomonitoring-mnriverrelationships)
- View CSMP Training Videos
- Reflections is the annual recognition yearbook for the CLMP and the CSMP, giving MPCA the chance to recognize and thank our long-term volunteers for their continuing commitment to water quality.
More Information
If you have questions about CSMP or would like to receive a printed copy of any of the above publications, contact:
Laurie Sovell
Environmental Outcomes Division, Rivers and Streams Monitoring Unit
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road N
St. Paul, MN 55155
1-800-657-3864
1-651-757-2750
laurie.sovell@state.mn.us
