URI Watershed Watch

Water Quality Fact Sheets

URI Watershed Watch water quality fact sheets help to secure clean water for everyone by providing concise, easy to read information on a variety water quality issues. The fact sheets focus on narrow topical areas, providing both in-depth information and extensive references for those interested in learning more*:

• Watershed Watch Fact Sheet 
• What is a Watershed Fact Sheet
• Algae in Aquatic Ecosystems
• Bacterial Monitoring
• Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature
• Measuring Water Clarity
• Nitrogen and Water Quality
• Phosphorus and Lake Aging
• pH and Alkalinity
• Chlorides in Freshwater
• Freshwater Mussels

*We would appreciate proper citation and notification in the event you use a factsheet (whole or a portion) in your program manual, newsletter, etc.