WATER TESTING VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS May 10, 2016 TESTING SCHEDULE, SUMMER 2016 DATE PHOSPHORUS E.COLI SECCHI DISC By May 18 xxx Please try to take your Secchi Near June 1 xxx measurements every Monday, July 4 xxx xxx 2 weeks from May Monday, July 18 xxx 1 to Oct. 1 Monday, July 25 xxx Tuesday, Aug 2 xxx xxx Monday, Aug 8 xxx Tuesday, Sep. 6 xxx xxx Near Oct. 1 xxx Cost: The cost of testing is $60 per site for the season (6 tests per site). E.coli Payment is due by July 1, 2016. Please use the form on page 1. Introduction The Kawartha Lake Stewards Association (KLSA) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization of cottagers, year-round residents and local business owners in the Kawartha Lakes region. The Association was initially established to provide a coordinated approach to lake water monitoring by testing for phosphorus, water clarity and bacteria during the spring, summer and fall. While the activities of E.coli the Association have expanded significantly over the years, lake water monitoring continues to be a focal point. This document provides detailed instructions for the many volunteers involved in KLSA water testing. Each volunteer will need two parts to their instructions. This first section contains information applicable throughout the region. Annex A and B provide information applicable to the Eastern and Western Kawartha Lakes respectively. Payment for E.coli Tests Phosphorus testing and Secchi disc measurements are conducted under the auspices of the provincial Lake Partner Program. Although many KLSA volunteers are involved in the collection of samples and measurements, there is no direct cost incurred.
WATER TESTING VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS May 10, 2016 TESTING SCHEDULE, SUMMER 2016 DATE PHOSPHORUS E.COLI SECCHI DISC By May 18 xxx Please try to take your Secchi measurements every 2 weeks from May 1 to Oct. 1 Near June 1 xxx Monday, July 4 xxx xxx Monday, July 18 xxx Monday, July 25 xxx Tuesday, Aug 2 xxx xxx Monday, Aug 8 xxx Tuesday, Sep. 6 xxx xxx Near Oct. 1 xxx Cost: The cost of E.coli testing is $60 per site for the season (6 tests per site). Payment is due by July 1, 2016. Please use the form on page 1. Introduction The Kawartha Lake Stewards Association (KLSA) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization of cottagers, year-round residents and local business owners in the Kawartha Lakes region. The Association was initially established to provide a coordinated approach to lake water monitoring by testing for phosphorus, water clarity and E.coli bacteria during the spring, summer and fall. While the activities of the Association have expanded significantly over the years, lake water monitoring continues to be a focal point. This document provides detailed instructions for the many volunteers involved in KLSA water testing. Each volunteer will need two parts to their instructions. This first section contains information applicable throughout the region. Annex A and B provide information applicable to the Eastern and Western Kawartha Lakes respectively. Payment for E.coli Tests Phosphorus testing and Secchi disc measurements are conducted under the auspices of the provincial Lake Partner Program. Although many KLSA volunteers are involved in the collection of samples and measurements, there is no direct cost incurred.
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