Evaluation of the macroinvertebrate component of the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program
Dates
Publication Date
2005-12
Summary
The need for effective monitoring programs to detect population status and trends and to measure the effectiveness of management actions has been voiced by a number of management agencies. It is prudent for any long-term monitoring program to periodically undergo evaluation. In 2002, an evaluation of the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program's (LTRMP) macroinvertebrate component was begun to determine whether its current design was still appropriate based on LTRMP objectives, partner needs, and expected funding levels. The following report discusses the history and sampling design of the component and the results of an evaluation survey and workshop conducted with LTRMP partners. The survey and workshop were the first steps to help [...]
Summary
The need for effective monitoring programs to detect population status
and trends and to measure the effectiveness of management actions has been
voiced by a number of management agencies. It is prudent for any long-term
monitoring program to periodically undergo evaluation. In 2002, an evaluation
of the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program's (LTRMP) macroinvertebrate
component was begun to determine whether its current design was still
appropriate based on LTRMP objectives, partner needs, and expected funding
levels. The following report discusses the history and sampling design of the
component and the results of an evaluation survey and workshop conducted with
LTRMP partners. The survey and workshop were the first steps to help assess
general support and identify issues or concerns about the macroinvertebrate
component. Suggestions for a future design of the macroinvertebrate component
include the continuation of monitoring soft-sediment macroinvertebrates and
the addition of long-term monitoring of native mussels.
