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The Texas Mussel Watch Survey Data Sheet is an essential tool for monitoring mussel populations and their habitats in Texas. This guide aims to provide clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the form accurately and effectively, ensuring that your valuable data can be utilized in conservation efforts.

Follow the steps to complete the Texas Mussel Watch Survey Data Sheet online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Texas Mussel Watch Survey Data Sheet and open it for editing.
2. Begin filling out the form by entering the date of collection in the designated space.
3. Complete the 'Collected by' and 'Identified by' sections by entering the names of the individuals responsible for data collection and identification.
4. Fill in the address, city, state (TX), and zip code in the appropriate fields.
5. Provide a contact phone number and email address for future correspondence.
6. Specify the monitoring location, county, state, and drainage basin, ensuring that all information is accurate.
7. Input the GPS coordinates, including latitude and longitude.
8. Select the collection method used by checking the appropriate box. Be mindful that snorkeling or SCUBA must be authorized by TPWD.
9. Indicate whether the search was random or timed by checking the correct options for the method of search.
10. Enter the total volunteer time by calculating the hours spent searching and the number of volunteers.
11. Use the section for comments to provide any additional observations during the survey.
12. Record data regarding the presence of specific mussel species and their condition, ensuring that each entry is accurate.
13. Complete the field observations section by documenting parameters such as water depth, flow rate, temperature, color, clarity, and substrate types.
14. Identify adjacent land uses by selecting all applicable categories in the provided checkboxes.
15. Add notes relevant to the survey findings in the designated notes section.
16. Once all sections are completed, save your changes, download or print the document, and prepare it for submission.
17. Submit the completed data sheet to Marsha May at the address provided by the submission deadline.

Start filling out your Texas Mussel Watch Survey Data Sheet online today!