2008 Snapshot Sampling Events

Are you looking for a way to get involved with IOWATER monitoring and meet other volunteers in your area? If so, consider participating in an IOWATER snapshot sampling event! During a snapshot event, multiple sites throughout a geographic area are sampled within a short period of time.

And the best part about participating in snapshot sampling events is that you don’t have to be an IOWATER volunteer monitor – ANYONE can participate!
 

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2008 Snapshot Schedule

Apr. 12 (Sat); O'Brien County Snapshot
Contact: Scott Osborn (712)757-3835


Apr. 16 (Wed); Upper Mosquito Watershed Snapshot
Contact: Renae Nicholson (712)755-2417


Apr. 26 (Sat); Dry Run Creek Watershed Snapshot (Cedar Falls)
Contact: Rebecca Kauten (319)296-3262


Apr. 26 (Sat); Beaver and Walnut Creek Snapshot
Contact: Steve Witmer (515)727-7765


May 10 (Sat); Johnson and Iowa County Snapshot
Contact: Dave Ratliff (319)354-1397


May 10 (Sat); Squaw Creek Watershed Snapshot
Contact: Rick Dietz


May 10 (Sat); Dickinson County Snapshot
Contact: Barbara Tagami or Charles Vignal (712)338-4786



May 10 (Sat); IOWATER Spring Statewide Snapshot
Contact: Lynette Seigley (319)335-1598


May 13 (Tues); Scott County Snapshot
Contact: Amy Johannsen (563)391-1403 ext. 3


May 14 (Wed); Muscatine County Snapshot
Contact: Ed Askew


May 14 (Wed); Cedar County Snapshot
Contact: Dave Meyer (563)886-6254


May 17 (Sat); Catfish Creek Snapshot
Contact: Eric Schmechel (563)876-3418 (ext. 3)


May 21 (Wed); Polk County Snapshot
Contact: Susan Heathcote (515)244-1194 ext. 205


June 7 (Sat); Raccoon Watershed Snapshot
Contact: Steve Witmer (515)727-7765


July 12 (Sat); Johnson and Iowa County Snapshot
Contact: Dave Ratliff (319)354-1397


July 12 (Sat); IOWATER Summer Statewide Snapshot
Contact: Lynette Seigley (319)335-1598


July 26 (Sat); Dry Run Creek Watershed Snapshot (Cedar Falls)
Contact: Rebecca Kauten (319)296-3262


Aug. 2 (Sat); Coldwater Snapshot (northeast Iowa)
Contact: Steve Veysey (515)294-5805


Sep. 27 (Sat); Beaver and Walnut Creek Snapshot
Contact: Steve Witmer (515)727-7765


Oct. 4 (Sat); Dry Run Creek Watershed Snapshot (Cedar Falls)
Contact: Rebecca Kauten (319)296-3262


Oct. 8 (Wed); Polk County Snapshot
Contact: Susan Heathcote (515)244-1194 ext. 205


Oct. 11 (Sat); Johnson and Iowa County Snapshot
Contact: Dave Ratliff (319)354-1397


Oct. 11 (Sat); Squaw Creek Watershed Snapshot
Contact: Rick Dietz


Oct. 11 (Sat); IOWATER Fall Statewide Snapshot
Contact: Lynette Seigley (319)335-1598

Snapshot Samplings Across Iowa

Since 2002, a variety of snapshot samplings have been conducted across Iowa to assess water quality in selected areas.  A snapshot sampling is when multiple sites throughout a geographic area, such as a watershed or county, are sampled within a short period of time (e.g., three hours).  A snapshot provides a picture of water quality at one point in time.  Snapshot samplings can be completed:  

• To increase public awareness and involve the local community in water quality issues;
• To collect baseline data for a geographic area;
• As a screening tool for identifying “hot spots” or streams that may contribute elevated concentrations of nitrate or other parameter of interest;
• Using a variety of testing methods, including both field and lab methods;
• For parameters of interest (i.e., sediment, nutrients);
• Using a combination of physical, chemical, and biological parameters, as well as observations about stream condition;
• During different times of the year or different flow conditions (e.g., low-flow sampling during the fall may allow identification of septic system inputs that otherwise would not be as apparent under higher flow conditions);
• AND are successful when locally initiated and involving partnerships.

Each snapshot sampling was tailored to address the water quality issue(s) of interest in that particular area.  Local organizers identified the parameters to test for and the location and number of sites to monitor.  Most of the snapshots utilized both IOWATER field methods and lab analyses.  Summaries are available for the following snapshot samplings: 

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