This manual updates a previous framework to guide the development of coastal, perennial estuarine wetland monitoring programs throughout California by providing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommended protocols. As a living document that continues to be developed, this version has new and modified protocols, and it is anticipated that further changes to these will be… Continue reading California Estuarine Wetland Monitoring Manual (Level 3)
Resource Type: Reports
Pumpout Report 2020: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Performance Report
Discharging sewage overboard creates environmental and human health problems, especially in a state with more than four million recreational boaters. To reduce the negative impacts of discharging sewage overboard, all boaters are encouraged to use sewage management facilities, including pumpout stations, dump stations, foating restrooms, and mobile pumpout services. This Pumpout Report highlights findings on… Continue reading Pumpout Report 2020: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Performance Report
Standard Operating Procedures (7.1): California Rapid Assessment Method
Standard Operating Procedures for the California Rapid Assessment Method. Prepared for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Standard Operating Procedures (6.1): Benthic Invertebrates
This detailed report outlines benthic invertebrates monitoring and evaluation techniques. Prepared for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Standard Operating Procedures (4.2): Fish Minnow Trap and Enclosure Trap
This detailed report outlines fish minnow trap and enclosure trap evaluation techniques. Prepared for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Standard Operating Procedures (4.1): Fish Beach Seine
This detailed report outlines fish beach seine protocols and evaluation techniques. Prepared for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Standard Operating Procedures (3.5): Vegetation Mapping
This detailed report outlines vegetation mapping evaluation and techniques. Prepared for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Standard Operating Procedures (3.4): Seed Bank Germination
This detailed report outlines seed bank germination evaluation techniques. Prepared for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Standard Operating Procedures (3.3): Vegetation Biomass
This detailed report outlines vegetation biomass evaluation techniques. Prepared for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Standard Operating Procedures (3.2): Vegetation Cover Surveys
This detailed report outlines vegetation cover survey evaluation techniques. Prepared for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.