Cheakamus River Water License Requirements ... - BC Hydro

Cheakamus River Benthic Community Monitoring, Progress Report 13
temperature logger, Onset Computer Corp. Pocasset, MA) was assigned for attachment
to a periphyton plate at each site during each sampling series. Similarly, field
instruments, miscellaneous sampling hardware, and other supplies were prepared in
August 2008 for later use. All equipment is checked that it is in good working order and
supplies are acquired before each sampling series and it is re-checked and stored for
next use as part of demobilization procedures following the completion of each sampling
episode.
A custom field data sheet was prepared in August 2008 for weekly
measurements of water quality, irradiance, velocity, and depth at each sampler. The
sheet provides a check list to ensure that all necessary tasks and measurements are
completed at each site. The sheet was modified during the summer 2008 and winter
2009 as necessary to make it easy to use.
Another field sheet was prepared in August 2008 for recording a wide range of
habitat attributes at each site. These attributes are relatively static (e.g. particle size
distribution, composition of riparian vegetation, cover, etc.) and do not need to be
measured more than once during each series. This form is filled out at the end of each
sampling series.
Field forms were also prepared as part of safety procedures and they continue to
be used. One is a standard tailboard form that is filled out at the start of each field day to
review safety concerns and procedures. The other is a daily trip and check-in log that
provides information on crew members, vehicle type, and daily schedule that is left with
a contact person based in Squamish during each field day.
Limnotek/InStream
November 2009