Air Pollution and Freshwater Ecosystems Sampling Analysis and Quality Assurance 1st Edition by Timothy J Sullivan, James Webb, Alan Herlihy ISBN 978-1482227130 1482227134

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ISBN 10: 1482227134

ISBN 13: 978-1482227130

Author: Timothy J Sullivan, James R. Webb, Alan T. Herlihy

A practical book for professionals who rely on water quality data for decision making, this book is based on three decades experience of three highly published water and watershed resource professionals. It focuses on the analysis of air pollution sensitive waters and the consequent effects associated with soil and water acidification, nutrient-N enrichment, or the effects of atmospherically deposited toxic substances. It also covers lake zooplankton and/or stream macroinvertebrate biomonitors. Explanations of the reasons behind various recommendations provide readers with the tools needed to alter recommended protocols to match particular study needs and budget.

Table of contents: 

1. Purpose and Study Design
   Background 1
   Study Design
   References
2. Water Chemistry Field Sampling
   Background
   Where, What, and When to Sample
   Field Methods
   References
3. Laboratory Analyses
   Introduction
   Laboratory Preparation Prior to Sample Analysis
   Chemical Analysis
4. Quality Assurance/Quality Control
   Introduction
   Attributes of Data Quality
   QA/QC Sample Types
   Field QA
   Reporting QA Data
   Laboratory Audits and Certification
   Data Entry
   Summary
   References
5. Data Analysis
   Background and Objectives
   Evaluation of Data Quality
   Apply Procedures to Prepare Raw Data for Graphical and Statistical Analysis
   Conduct Exploratory Analyses
   Conduct, If Needed, Statistical Analyses
   Summary and Conclusions
   References
6. Field Sampling for Aquatic Biota
   Background
   Aquatic Invertebrate Study Design
   Site Selection
   Pretrip Preparation
   Collection Procedures
   Sample Processing, Preservation, and Handling
   Documentation and Tracking
   Laboratory Analysis of Biological Samples
   Quality Assurance
   Interpretation
   References
7. Transition Plan
   Background
   Transition Steps5
   Decision of Whether to Change Protocols
8. Appendix A: Protocols, Guidance Documents, and MethodsManuals Reviewed
   Appendix B: Basic Standard Operating Procedures forStream Field-Sampling Activities
   Appendix C: Basic Standard Operating Procedures for Lake Field-Sampling Activities
   Appendix D: Data Entry Forms and Labels for Field-Sampling Activities

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