{"id":2511,"date":"2016-01-04T16:58:16","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T21:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/watershedwatch\/?p=2511"},"modified":"2016-01-04T16:58:16","modified_gmt":"2016-01-04T21:58:16","slug":"bacteria-monitoring-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/watershedwatch\/bacteria-monitoring-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacteria Monitoring 101: Get Hands-on with Four Methods to Monitor Bacteria in Your Local Waterway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Designed as a 90 minute workshop to introduce participants to E. coli and Enterococci monitoring in surface waters. Participants learn about these indicator organisms\u2019 importance and relevance for monitoring recreational waters, and about sources of bacterial pollution in surface waters. Demonstrations and\/or hands-on training in use of the methods and opportunity for data results comparison were provided for IDEXX, Coliscan Easygel, 3M&#x2122; Petrifilm&#x2122;, and LaMotte BioPaddles. These resources provided improve understanding and capacity to carry out bacteria monitoring in surface waters as well as to present bacteria data effectively. (Presented at the 2014 National Water Quality Monitoring Council Conference, Arpil 30, 2014 Cincinnati, Ohio.)<!--themify_builder_static--><\/p>\n<h3>Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Workshop Materials<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/2014_NWQMC_BacteriaPresentation.ppsx\" target=\"_blank\">2014 NWQMC Bacteria Workshop Presentation<\/a> (slide show)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/BacteriaMethodVideoLinks.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">List of Bacteria Methods Video Links<\/a> (pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Additional_Resources_Links.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Additional Resources List<\/a> (pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/MonitoringEColiStreams_Stepenucketal2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteer monitoring of E.coli in streams of the upper Midwestern United States: a comparison of methods<\/a> (pdf article)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bluewaterbiosciences.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coliplate testing methods<\/a> (weblink &#8211; for information only, not an endorsement)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Citizens Monitoring Bacteria (CMB) Project Resources<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/EColiManual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">CMB Monitoring Manual<\/a> (58 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Sampling Plan 3M 2012.doc\" target=\"_blank\">CMB Sampling Plan (3M Petrifilm)<\/a> (2 pg Word.doc)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/EColi3MPetrifilm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Petrifilm &#8211; E.coli\/coliform Count Plate Interpretation Instructions<\/a> (6 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/CitizensMonitoringBacteria_EquipList2014.doc\" target=\"_blank\">CMB Equipment List<\/a> (1 pg Word.doc)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/CMB_Data_Sheet-3M.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">CMB Data Sheet for Petrifilm<\/a> (1 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Guide to Growing Extension Volunteer Monitoring Programs &#8211; Bacteria Factsheets<\/h4>\n<p>The website links in the following factsheet modules should be active &#8211; just click on the URL to get to that resource:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide_Bacteria_Factsheets\/Bact-IntroXIII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Introduction to Bacteria Monitoring<\/a> (8 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide_Bacteria_Factsheets\/Bact-MethodsXIV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bacterial Monitoring Methods<\/a> (10 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide_Bacteria_Factsheets\/PresentingBacteriaDataXV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presenting Bacteria Data<\/a> (6 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Guide to Growing Programs &#8211; Other Modules<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/CSREESFactsheetI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring<\/a> (2 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/WhyMakesSenseII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Why Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Makes Sense<\/a> (4 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/GettingStartedIII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Getting Started &#8211; Finding Resources in the Guide for Growing Extension Volunteer Monitoring Programs<\/a> (4 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/Monitoring_Matrix.pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Matrix of Monitoring Activities<\/a> (4 pg pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/Equipment_List.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Equipment Suppliers List<\/a> (6 pg pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/DesigningYourStrategyIV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Designing Your Monitoring Strategy: Basic Questions and Resources to Help Guide You<\/a> (12 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/EffectiveTrainingV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Training Volunteer Water Quality Monitors Effectively<\/a> (12 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/BuildingCredibilityVI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Building Credibility: Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Volunteer Monitoring Programs<\/a> (14 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/ArchivesVII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sharing Information Through Internet Exchanges<\/a> (2 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/VolunteerManagementVIII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteer Management and Support<\/a> (16 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/DatabasesIX.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Considerations for Planning Your Program&#8217;s Data Management System<\/a> (14 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/PresentationsX.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">From the Trenches &#8211; Tips and Tools for Better Presentations<\/a> (10 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/FundraisingXI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Fundraising for Volunteer Monitoring<\/a> (12 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/OutreachXII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Tools for Effective Outreach<\/a> (6 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cels.uri.edu\/docslink\/ww\/BacteriaWorkshop\/Guide to Growing Programs - Other Modules\/EvaluationXVI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Evaluating Your Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program<\/a> (8 pg pdf)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1667\/IDEXX-e-coli-fluoroescence-Photo-D.-Kashian-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" title=\"IDEXX Tray\" alt=\"IDEXX Tray\" \/> <\/p>\n<h3> IDEXX Tray <\/h3>\n<p><!--\/themify_builder_static--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designed as a 90 minute workshop to introduce participants to E. coli and Enterococci monitoring in surface waters. 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