NYSDEC's 2018 Stream Sampling: WAVE and Professional Sampling

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 04/27/2018 03:32 PM EDT
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NYSDEC's 2018 Stream Sampling

Site selection is underway for our professional sampling

WAVE training sessions are now ONLINE for new participants and/or to refresh your memory on our sampling techniques

We're gearing up for this year's WAVE and NYSDEC's Professional Stream Sampling seasons. 

Staff in NYSDEC's stream section are selecting sites for the 2018 professional stream sampling program. Several WAVE sites are among the list of proposed sampling locations. See the complete list here:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1x_r7BuI0Y_Ut0SQWX0TdWVGAPd4mVfWL&usp=sharing

WAVE sites that are found to be “possibly impaired” or that had low habitat scores have mostly been added to this list. If your site is not on this list and you feel it deserves further investigation, please contact wave@dec.ny.gov. 

The WAVE sampling season is also fast approaching. We have posted training sessions online so hopefully it will be easier to participate.

Anyone who can kick over a rock can participate in WAVE by following these simple steps:

  • Get trained in the WAVE method by visiting the WAVE Training Sessions Page: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/96063.html
  • Find a WAVE team. Find WAVE teams near you using this map: http://on.ny.gov/2rxHzYD . Send a list of teams you want to contact to wave@dec.ny.gov to get connected today!
  • Sign the WAVE waiver. WAVE participants must sign and mail in the WAVE waiver (https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/wavewaiver2018.pdf) to participate.
  • Get Equipment – A limited number of kick nets and sample vials are available through the Equipment Loan Program. We are prioritizing equipment to those groups sampling several stream locations. Apply online by JUNE 1st at: https://goo.gl/forms/49hbT7G1EJfDD1Ov1.
  • Stay in the Loop. WAVE announcements are distributed through DEC’s email list serve. To sign up, enter your email address in the blue "DEC Delivers" box on http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/92229.html.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Here's to a productive sampling season!!

Alene Onion

WAVE and PEERS Coordinator

NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation | 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12033 | Phone: 518 402 8166 | Email: wave@dec.ny.gov