Welcome to the RMB Lakes Monitoring Program! We are so excited that you want to be a part of helping to protect and preserve our Minnesota lakes for future generations. As a citizen scientist you will have the opportunity to collect valuable data that is used on a local and statewide level. Knowing how to properly collect water samples is key to high quality results! Here are some resources to get you started. Or if you are returning to the program they can serve as great refreshers too, before the next sampling season.
The following video is our 2022 season kick off. This presentation provides all the information you will need to properly fill out the paper work and deliver your samples safely to the lab. Also in this instructional video, we will go over how to use our online database so that you access your data! This database gives you numerous different ways to pull your data, so that you can share your findings with others!
Lakes Monitoring Season Kick-Off Presentation
The videos in the link below will guide you through the step by step process for collecting water samples from a lake.
Lake Monitoring Training Videos
Additional Sampling Instruction Handouts
How to use an Integrated Sampler
Integrated Sampler Maintenance and Care
Volunteer Surface Water Monitoring Guide (MPCA)