| Study ID | jkar0005 |
| Study Name | North River Temperature and Bacteria Verification Study |
| EIM Data Entry Review Status | Reviewed |
| Study Type | Best Management Practices (BMP) effectiveness monitoring |
| Study Purpose | The purpose of the study is to verify temperature and FC conditions since the collection of initial data that led to 303(d) listing. Since initial data collection, action has been taken to reduce water quality impairments including: (1) discontinuation of two significant livestock operations, and halted discharge of septage from houseboats near the mouth of North River and (2) implementation of efforts to restore and maintain natural thermal conditions by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Practice Rules (Title 222 WAC). The Forest Practices Rules establish standards for forest practices such as timber harvest, pre-commercial thinning, road construction, fertilization, and forest chemical application. This implementation occurs throughout most of the watershed. |
| Field Collection Date Range | 2/13/2014 - 7/23/2015 |
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| Ecology Program or Other Responsible Entity | Ecy Environmental Assessment Program |
| Ecology Contact | James Kardouni |
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| Submitting Organization | WA Department of Ecology |
| Study QA Planning Level | LEVEL 4: Approved QAPP or SAP. |
| Study QA Project Plan Description | Project objectives are developed in order to achieve project goals. The objectives of this project are as follows: (1) collect FC samples at 303(d) listed segments and compare these data to Washington State water quality criteria and (2) collect time-series temperature data at 303(d) listed segments and compare these data to Washington State water quality criteria.
To meet its objectives, this project will rely on data collected by Ecology staff during the 2014 – - 2015 study period. Data collected by other organizations during this time may also be used. FC and temperature will be monitored at the associated 303(d) listed segments in the North River watershed for each given parameter. Collected Ddata collected will be compiled, analyzed, and presented in the final technical report. |
| Study QA Assessment Level | Level 5: Data Verified and Assessed for Usability in a Peer-Reviewed Study Report |
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