Get Ohio Stream Quality Monitoring Form

The Ohio Stream Quality Monitoring Form is a vital tool for assessing the health of aquatic ecosystems in Ohio. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to fill out the form online effectively.

Follow the steps to complete the form accurately and efficiently.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Ohio Stream Quality Monitoring Form and open it in an editor.
2. Begin by filling in the 'River Name' and 'River Mile' fields to specify the location of your assessment. Enter the current 'Date' and 'Season' to provide context for your monitoring.
3. In the 'Location' section, fill in the corresponding 'County' and 'Township/City' information to identify the precise area being assessed.
4. Provide your 'Person/Group Name' along with the 'Number of Participants' involved in the monitoring effort. Include the 'Leader Name' and their contact information, such as 'Phone,' 'Address,' 'Email,' 'City,' and 'Zip Code.'
5. Describe the water conditions in the designated section by noting characteristics such as color, odor, bed growth, and surface conditions.
6. Record total suspended solids (TSS) readings by inputting data from your measurements into the provided fields. Include readings #1, #2, and calculate the average of the readings.
7. Input physical measurements such as the 'Width of Riffle' in feet and 'Length of Riffle.' Also, document 'Water Depth' in inches and 'Water Temperature' in Fahrenheit.
8. Next, detail the bed composition of the riffle by listing percentages of silt, gravel, boulders, sand, cobble, and other materials as indicated.
9. For the macroinvertebrate data, record the letter code and estimated count for each of the specified groups. Include calculated totals for each group based on provided formulas.
10. Calculate and enter the cumulative index value by summing the totals of the different macroinvertebrate groups, then provide an overall stream quality assessment rating based on the defined categories.
11. Finally, ensure all information is accurate and complete, then save changes, and choose whether to download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

To contribute to the health of Ohio's waterways, complete your Ohio Stream Quality Monitoring Form online today.