Volunteer Surfacewater Monitoring
Administering Entity: Missoula Valley Water Quality District
Entity Type(s): Local Government
Water Resource: Rivers, Streams, Wells
Primary Data Type(s): Discharge, Water Chemistry
Primary Watershed Monitoring Objective(s): Baseline
Subbasins: Bitterroot, Middle Clark Fork
Aquatic Invasive Species Type:
Counties: Missoula
Volunteers: yes
Website:
Contact Name: Rachel Suhs
Summary of Monitoring Objectives:
Investigate nutrient loading on tributary streams to the Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers in the MVWQD and prioritize water quality improvement projects aimed at reducing nutrients. Evaluate chloride and TSS loads and timing as it relates to land use like septic systems or road traction control inputs. Collect baseline data.