Use this index page to access guidance documents, forms, and
supplementary references related to surface water quality
monitoring (SWQM).
Guidance Documents
Guidance and procedures manuals for SWQM activities.
Forms
Forms for collecting and managing SWQM data, plus references
offering guidance for their use. These forms are available in PDF,
Word, and WordPerfect formats.
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Biological Forms Packet
Elements of
the Biological Data Summary Packet
Benthic Macroinvertebrate
Data Forms and Metrics
- Benthic Sample Tracking Log
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
- Benthic Lab Bench Sheet
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
- Benthic Data Reporting Form
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
Guidance: RG-416
- Metrics and Scoring for Kick Samples, Rapid Bioassessment
ProtocolBenthic Macroinvertebrates
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
Guidance: RG-416
- Metrics and Scoring for Surber Samples for Benthic
Macroinvertebrates by Bioregion: Central, East, or North
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
Guidance: RG-416
Fish Data Forms and
Worksheets
- Fish Collection Reporting Form (used to report data for the
Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife Scientific Collection
Permit)
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
- Fish Collection Event Data
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
- Fish Laboratory Bench Sheet
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
- Fish Sample Tracking Log
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
- Fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) Worksheets
Guidance: RG-416
- Nekton Data Reporting Form
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
Guidance: RG-416
- Quantitative Biological Scoring for Evaluating Aquatic Life Use
Subcategories Based on Fish Statewide Criteria
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
Guidance: RG-416
Habitat Assessment Forms and
Worksheets
Guidance for documents in this section: RG-416
Field Data Forms and Log
Sheets
Guidance for documents in this section:
RG-415
- Bacteriological Log Sheets (Coliert/Enterolert)
PDF /
Word
- Bacteriological Log Sheet Example (PDF)
PDF
- Bacteriological Log Sheets (Membrane Filter)
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
- Field Data Reporting Forms (Routine field measurements and
24-hour data)
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
- Hydrolab Multiprobe Calibration and Maintenance Log Sheet
PDF /
Word
- Stream Flow (Discharge) Measurement Form
PDF /
Word /
WordPerfect
- YSI Multiprobe Calibration and Maintenance Log Sheet
PDF /
Word
SWQMIS Data Management Forms and
Checklists
Forms and checklists for submitting data to SWQMIS.
Training Materials
QA Documents
Project Summaries