Resources
The documents and videos below are intended as reference materials for those that are participating the in wide-scale sampling efforts across the East Coast of Vancouver Island.
Data Collection App
The use of the data collection app was initiated in the fall of 2023. Below is a video outlining how to download the app and associated forms for the app, along with an overview of some Frequently Asked Questions:
Standard Operating Procedures
The most up-to-date version of the standard operating procedures for sampling rain events can be downloaded below:
How To Sample Instructional Videos
Sampling Before A Rain Event
Sampling During A Rain Event
Sampling After A Rain Event
Volunteer Waiver & Program Information
The BC Conservation Foundation is requesting that everyone participating in the monitoring program sign a BC Conservation Foundation volunteer waiver. It can be downloaded below and submitted via email to htomlin@bccf.com or it can be submitted along with sample bottles at the next rain event.
DRAFT 6PPD-quinone Acute Water Quality Guidelines
The Province of BC recently released acute water quality guidelines for 6-PPDQ. It currently states that concentrations that are equal to or exceed 10 ng/L are considered to be harmful to fish and fish habitat. To reach the full set of guidelines, you can access them here.
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