DATA COLLECTION SAMPLING PLAN
Methodology to Predict Total and Fine Sediment Load Reductions as a
Result of Channel Restoration in Lake Tahoe Streams
Upper Truckee River, California
Submitted to the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
2NDNATURE Job #07-535
February 1 2008
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SCIENCE + DESIGN
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Project Introduction
The Methodology to Predict Total and Fine Sediment Load Reductions as a Result of Channel Restoration
in Lake Tahoe Streams has been funded by USFS SNPLMA Round 7 grant funds with a contract awarded
to the 2NDNATURE team in November 2007. The main goal of this research is to develop, verify
and document data collection and data analysis protocols to quantify and predict the water quality
improvement (i.e. sediment load reductions) as a result of stream restoration projects.
The following objectives will be implemented in an effort to achieve this project goal:
Objective 1. Implement and evaluate a cost-effective, robust and repeatable field techniques to
compare the vertical and horizontal sediment load and grain size distribution within two existing
stream reaches with differing width-to-depth ratios and floodplain connectivity. These evaluations will
be conducted over a range of 10-12 different stream discharge conditions in the Middle Reach of the
Upper Truckee River between Spring 2008 and Spring 2010.
Objective 2. Utilize the site-specific hydrologic, morphologic and sediment data to identify simple
data analysis techniques to quantify and predict the suspended sediment and fine-sediment loads at
these two very different sites. This data can be used to evaluate the results of restoration efforts that
increase the frequency and duration of floodplain interactions in Lake Tahoe streams.
Objective 3. Provide empirical data and additional insight on improving the CONCEPTS or other
empirical models’ representation of the fate and transport of total suspended and fine-grained
sediment loads in Lake Tahoe streams.
Sampling Plan
This document will serve as the data collection Field Sampling Plan, documenting and standardizing the
site instrumentation, data collection and data management procedures to be implemented to achieve the
goals and objectives of this research.
Project Schedule (Table 1)
Task
Initiate
Complete
Task 1: Sampling Plan (SAP)
10/1/07
2/1/08
Task 2: Prepare and install instrumentation at
field sites.
10/1/07
3/1/08
Task 3: Data Collection
Collect water quality data including turbidity
and periodic grab samples to be analyzed
for suspended sediment and grain-size
distribution.
3/1/08
6/1/10
Task 4: Data Management and Analysis
Produce database containing turbidity,
sediment, and discharge data, and analyze
existing and new monitoring data.
3/1/08
6/1/10
Task 5A: Presentations/Technical Meetings
2/1/08
2/1/10
Draft Technical Report
6/1/10
9/1/10
Final Technical Report
9/1/10
12/1/10
Task 5B: Draft and Final Technical Reports
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Reach Selection
The Upper Truckee River (UTR) Watershed is the largest tributary, both in
terms of area and discharge, to Lake Tahoe and therefore understanding
the sediment-discharge dynamics of this system is integral to alleviating
the water quality pressures in the Basin. The Middle Reach of the Upper
Truckee River (Figure 1) was chosen due to the strong presence of
interested stakeholders, the large amount of existing data available, and
the large-scale restoration project planned there in the next few years.
California State Parks (SP), property owner of the land where this research
will occur, has established numerous stream survey cross sections
throughout the Middle Reach of the Upper Truckee River (UTR) and has
been surveying them frequently for the last 8-10 years. Additionally, they
currently have installed and maintain a number of continuous water level
recorders within the Middle Reach of the UTR that will be useful for our
purposes. State Parks participation in this project is invaluable in terms of
the data and knowledge they can provide.
Site Selection
Looking downstream from Site 4/5L
The goal of site selection was to choose two reaches (1 entrenched, 1
non-entrenched) of the UTR on State Parks property that vary in floodplain
connectivity while constraining as many other variables (hydrology,
weather, watershed sediment loading, etc) influencing sediment transport
dynamics as possible. 2NDNATURE and State Parks conducted a field
reconnaissance on October 2, 2007 to select site locations. Based on
the above criteria, the research team selected two sites for the research,
indicated on Figure 1 (MOD1 and 4/5L). Both sites are in close proximity
to ensure discharge is nearly constant and sampling can occur within
hours during specific discharge events. Existing State Parks cross section
4/5L will represent the entrenched site and existing State Parks cross
section MOD1 will represent the non-entrenched site. Cross section
MOD1 is approximately 0.5 miles upstream of 4/5L, allowing the general
assumption that stream discharge at each site is relatively similar. Figure
2 presents the cross-sectional view of each site, revealing the entrenched
versus non-entrenched channel morphology.
Site Instrumentation
Looking downstream towards Site MOD1,
WLR_MOD1 in foreground on left bank
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Figure 3 illustrates and describes the general concepts of data collection
at each of the two sites. The entrenched site (4/5L) instrumentation is in
the upper panel, non-entrenched (MOD1) instrumentation is in the lower.
Figure 3 also provides descriptions of the purposes of each of the key
components of data collection at each site. A schematic of the sediment
sampling techniques is presented in Figure 3. The vertical profile sediment
sampler (VPS) (Figure 4) will allow vertical profile sampling at evenly
spaced intervals in the water column. The at-grade floodplain passive
samplers (PS) (Figure 5) will collect samples at the onset of floodplain
inundation to determine the sediment distribution in initial overbank flow.
The hanging floodplain passive samplers (PS) (Figure 5) are set at known
elevations above the ground surface to collect samples as the overbank
flow continues and the floodplain is inundated to a greater depth. All water
samples collected will be analyzed for TSS and grain size distribution.
The sediment pins (PIN) will be used to calculate the volume of sediment
deposition on the floodplain during an event, and the turf plot sediment
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See Field Maps A-C for more details.
PROJECT LOCATION MAP
FIGURE 1
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XS1 (SPMOD1)
6288
LB Pin
6287
RB Pin
6286
Approx WSE at 765 cfs
6285
Elevation (ft)
6284
6283
6282
6281
6280
Unentrenched channel
6279
6278
2002 (State Parks)
2006 (State Parks)
2007 (2NDNATURE)
6277
6276
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0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Distance from Left Bank Pin (ft)
XS4 (SP4/5L)
6283
RB Pin
6282
LB Pin
6281
6280
Approx WSE at 765 cfs
Elevation (ft)
6279
6278
6277
Entrenched channel
6276
6275
6274
2001 (State Parks)
2004 (State Parks)
2007 (2NDNATURE)
6273
6272
6271
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Distance from Left Bank Pin (ft)
Note: WSE approximate using State Parks
cross section and discharge data.
SITE CROSS SECTIONS
FIGURE 2
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Site 4/5L
Vertical Profile Sampler (VPS) Schematic
ENTRENCHED CHANNEL
LOW Width to Depth Ratio
LOW Likelihood of Overbank Flow
boom is swiveled from bank into stream,
winch is used to lower sampling arm into
channel, trigger wire opens/closes samplers
Vertical Profile Sampler (VPS)
Endcaps
Floodplain
Streamflow
• 4 spring-loaded samplers are attached to a boom secured
to the channel bank.
• Bottom sampler elevation is fixed; other 3 sampler
locations can be adjusted given stream stage (sampler
elevations are recorded for each sampling event).
• During sampling event, field personnel deploy boom
parallel to streamflow and trigger samplers (red plungers
are released from ‘up’ position (shown above) and snap
down to seal both ends of sampler).
• Surface water grab sample is taken concurrently from
stream surface at location of boom.
Peak Flow
Bankfull
Water Level Recorder (WLR)
collects water surface elevation
on 15-min intervals
Site MOD1
Planview
NON-ENTRENCHED CHANNEL
HIGH Width to Depth Ratio
HIGH Likelihood of Overbank Flow
Streamflow
Cross Section (XS)
Vertical Profile Sampler (VPS)
XS3
A’
A
Peak Flow
Floodplain
Additional Pins
throughout floodplain
Bankfull
A
Turf Plots (TP), Pins and
Passive Samplers (PS)
• Vertical profile sampler and water
level recorder located at XS1.
• Turf plots, sediment pins and
Sediment Pin (PIN)
passive samples placed along
cross sections.
Pre-inundation event
Post-inundation event
• Additional pins placed throughout
floodplain.
z1
z
newly accumulated • All locations surveyed and fixed.
sediment following
overbank flow
Water
Level Recorder
(WLR)
• Pins sunk 1-2’ into ground to prevent issues due to scour.
• Pin locations and elevations are surveyed and fixed.
• Following an inundation event, height from pin head to floodplain
surface (z1) is measured.
• Difference in height measurements (z-z1) is the depth of newly
accumulated sediments due to overbank flow.
• Provides simple calculation of volume of floodplain sediment
deposition.
XS2
A’
Turf Plots (TP), Pins and
Passive Samplers (PS)
XS1
Floodplain Passive Sampler (PS)
floodplain surface
Turf Plot Sediment Trap (TP)
Streamflow
Potential
Floodplain
1’ square plot of turf grass used
to trap suspended sediment in
overbank flow
• Turf plot is secured at grade with floodplain with 6” nails.
• Turf plot locations and elevations are surveyed.
• During an inundation event, suspended sediment is trapped within the turf.
• Samples collected and analyzed for grain size distribution.
position of ball following
sample collection
buoyant ball prior to
sample collection
• Floodplain passive samplers are placed either at or above
grade of floodplain surface to trap samples as overbank
flow occurs (see Figure 4 for details).
• Sampler locations are surveyed and fixed.
• Flange installed over mouth of sampler to reduce
contamination of sample by aeolian sediment.
• Buoyant ball floats to top of jar as sample is collected
and seals sample closed.
*Note: Not to scale, figure for illustrative purposes only.
SCHEMATIC OF WATER/SEDIMENT SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
FIGURE 3
3 adjustable samplers (grey)
positioned to collect evenly
distributed samples given
stream stage. Elevation of
each hole has been surveyed.
VERTICAL PROFILE SAMPLER (VPS) SCHEMATIC
Samplers, in open position, attached to
Sampler Sleeve
Staff and WLR secured by fence posts buried
3-5’ in stream bed and rebar secured into bank.
WLR records on15-minute intervals.
Staff Plate and
Water Level
Recorder (WLR)
Sampler Sleeve
horizontal
Boom
Sampler sleeve being lowered at Site 4/5L
Bottom sampler (black) at fixed
position 6” above bed.
Surface grab sample collected
manually from the bank while
the VPS is deployed.
Pivot
vertical
Samplers
Hand winch raises pivot (and sampler sleeve) up
to horizontal position for sampler retrieval and
down to vertical position for sampler deployment.
Sampler sleeve in horizontal position, Site 4/5L.
Note: Figure is scaled according
to design of VPS at Site 4/5L.
Removable locking pin allows
boom to be rotated for deployment and retrieval from the bank.
Pre-existing
Cement Pad
Trigger wire attached to pins
at each sampler. Pins hold
samplers in ‘open’ position.
Trigger wire tripped from
bank, pulling out pins,
closing samplers, and
collecting water samples.
Hand Winch
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FIGURE 4
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Floodplain Passive Sampler (PS) Housing
Floodplain Passive Sampler (PS)
Square top
Square top
Set of eyelets
Grate
Carabiner
Coupler
Funnel
8” PVC
6” PVC
Amber bottle
Ping pong ball
• Housing is 8” PVC. See schematics below for
housing placement depending on passive
sampler installation type.
• Carabiners attach two sets of eyelet screwed
into bottom of square top and side of housing to
prevent sampler from floating within housing.
End cap
• Casing is 6” PVC.
• End cap is screwed to PVC and wrapped in PVC tape.
• Funnel is joined to square top, then square top is
screwed to coupler and wrapped in PVC tape.
• 2.5L amber bottle with ping pong ball and septa lid is
placed in bottom of sampler.
• Sampler top is secured over casing, aligning funnel with
hole in bottle lid.
• Mesh screen and grate are placed on square top.
• As bottle fills with water during sampling event, ping pong
ball floats to top and plugs hole in lid, sealing sample.
Floodplain Passive Sampler (PS) - Hanging
Sign post
Floodplain Passive Sampler (PS) - At Grade
Ground Surface
L-brackets
1-1/2” x 3/8”
hex bolt
• Housing is buried into ground.
• Bottom of housing is filled with gravel so
sampler rests inside with grate at grade
(and level) with ground surface.
• Top 6” of hole is backfilled with gravel.
• Mesh screen covering opening of passive
sampler prevents gravel from entering
during a sampling event.
4” x 3/8”
hex bolt
Ground Surface
Gravel
• 42” sign post is buried 2’ into ground.
• Housing is buried 6” into ground and bottom is filled with
gravel so sampler will rest on top of housing.
• Housing is attached to sign post at 2 places:
° At top, 2 L-brackets are aligned. 4” hex bolt is threaded
through housing, L-brackets and sign post. Two 1-1/2”
hex bolts are threaded through sides of housing and
L-brackets.
° At bottom, 4” hex bolt is threaded through housing and
sign post.
PASSIVE SAMPLER (PS) SCHEMATIC
FIGURE 5
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traps (TP) are 1 square foot plots that will capture a sample of sediment
deposited on the floodplain during overbank flow. Sediment accumulated
on the turf plots will be extracted and analyzed to provide more information
regarding the suspended sediment characteristics of different overbank
flow conditions.
The data generated from these two contrasting sites will be used to
compare the following for the range of captured discharges:
(1) vertical differences in grain-size distributions at the nonentrenched versus entrenched sites (vertical profile samplers
(VPS),
(2) horizontal differences in grain-size distribution as a result of
floodplain interactions (non-entrenched site (MOD1) instrumented
with floodplain passive samplers (PS), sediment pins (PIN) and turf
plots (TP).
Instrumentation at Site MOD1 along
XS1. Hanging PS in foreground, followed
by at-grade PS and hanging PS (orange
post). WLR is in background on right.
Tables 2 and 3 detail the existing instrumentation located at each site.
Table 2. Instrumentation at Site MOD1
ID
Equipment
VPS_
MOD1
Vertical
Profile
Sediment
Samplers
WLR_
MOD1
In-Situ
LevelTroll
500
Staff_
MOD1
Purpose
In-stream vertical
profile
#
Install Date
1 VPS holds
4 samplers
Spring
2008
Site-specific hydrology
1
Existing
SP gage
Staff Plate
Verify In-Situ gage
readings
1
10/18/07
XS
Cross
Sections
Channel morphology
changes, instrument
placement
2
12/13/07
(XS1,3)
PS
Floodplain
Passive
Samplers
Floodplain water
sample collection
13
(8 at grade,
5 hanging)
12/13/07
PIN
Sediment
Pins
Sediment deposition
during overbank flow
18
Spring
2008
TP
Turf Plot
Sediment
Traps
Floodplain sediment
trap collection on
1’ x 1’ plots
10
Spring
2008
Photo
Point
Visual tracking of site
characteristics
5
12/13/07
Notes
Surface water sample taken
simultaneously resulting in 5
vertical points. Data analysis
will include vertical grain-size
distribution and TSS.
Records on 15-minute intervals.
Corrected for barometric pressure.
Correlated to discharge measured
at USGS #103366092.
Water sample analysis will include
grain-size distribution and TSS.
Sample analysis will include
floodplain grain-size distribution
and total sediment (g/sq ft).
Acronyms: SP is California State Parks, TSS is Total Suspended Sediment
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Table 3. Instrumentation at Site 4/5L
ID
Equipment
Purpose
VPS_
4/5L
Vertical
Profile
Sediment
Samplers
In-stream vertical
water sample
collection
WLR_
4/5L
In-Situ
LevelTroll
500
Staff_
4/5L
#
Install Date
1 VPS holds
4 samplers
Spring
2008
Site-specific
hydrology
1
Existing
SP gage
Staff Plate
Verify In-Situ gage
readings
1
10/18/07
BARO
In-Situ
Barotroll
Barometric pressure
changes
1
10/18/07
XS
Cross
Sections
Channel morphology
changes, intrument
placement
1
12/13/07
(XS4)
PS
Floodplain
Passive
Samplers
Floodplain water
sample collection
1
(at grade)
12/13/07
PIN
Sediment
Pins
Sediment deposition
during overbank flow
1
Spring
2008
Photo
Point
Visual recording of
site characteristics
4
12/13/07
Notes
Surface water sample taken
simultaneously resulting in 5
vertical points. Data analysis
will include vertical grain-size
distribution and TSS.
Records on 15-minute intervals.
Corrected for barometric pressure.
Correlated to discharge measured
at USGS #103366092.
Used to correct unvented WLR for
changes in atmospheric pressure
Water sample analysis will include
grain-size distribution and TSS.
Acronyms: SP is California State Parks, TSS is Total Suspended Sediment
Cross Section Surveys
All installed equipment and data collection points are located within one of
the project’s three established cross-sections. All data collection points will
be surveyed and tied to local existing State Parks benchmarks to ensure
a complete documentation of the relative elevations of all key sampling
points at each site.
XS4 at Site 4/5L, looking from right bank
to left bank. LB monument is in log on
top of bank to the left of the cement
block in channel.
The cross sections will be regularly re-surveyed over the course of the
project to document and track changes in floodplain and streambed
aggradation and degradation. At XS4 (located at Site 4/5L) where
overbank flow is not expected, surveys will occur twice annually, while at
XS1 and 3 (Site MOD1), where overbank flow is expected, surveys will be
performed more frequently. The protocol for these cross section surveys is
detailed in Protocol G.
Site Hydrology
Each site is instrumented with a water level recorder (WLR) that records
stream stage on the same 15-min interval as the USGS stream flow gage
# 103366092 (UTR at Highway 50 above Meyers, CA), located 1.3 miles
upstream from Site MOD1. The stream stage time series will be correlated
with the USGS discharge record to convert the stage time series to stream
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discharge at each respective site. The site-specific cross sectional geometry will be used to document
the inundation area and discharge for each sampling event. The water level recorder units are unvented
models and thus will be corrected for barometric pressure using the BaroTroll installed at Site 4/5L and
programmed to collect data on the same 15-min time interval as the stage recorders. The USGS real-time
discharge website (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv/?site_no=103366092&amp) will be used to track
stream conditions remotely and determine which events should be monitored.
Sample Delivery and Analysis
Chains of custody (included in Sampling Plan) will be completed for all samples collected as a part of the
project, with one copy retained by the field personnel and the other delivered to the TERC lab with the
samples. Sample delivery will be coordinated with TERC personnel to ensure the holding time of 7 days
is met. All water and turf plot samples collected on behalf of this study will be analyzed by TERC for total
suspended sediment and grain-size distribution using a liquid laser automated particle-size analyzer and
laser diffraction instruments, with a focus on quantifying <63 um and <20 um size fractions (Table 4).
Table 4. Sample Analysis
Frequency
Vertical
Passive
Samplers
Floodplain
Passive
Sampler
Turf Plot
Sediment
Traps
Total Suspended
Sediment
100%
100%
0%
Grain-size distribution
(distinct grain size
intervals to be
determined with TERC)
100%
100%
100%
Constituent
Data Management
All site observations, measurements and data will be transferred to the 2NDNATURE office from the field
staff in the formats and procedures listed in the attached protocols as soon as possible following site
visits. All data will QA/QC’d and stored in a project-specific MS Access database (07-535.accdb). This
database will be available on the 2NDNATURE ftp site (ftp://www.2ndnatureinc.com/2ndnature) and
updated quarterly.
Field Monitoring
The goal of the research is to monitor each site during 10-12 different stream discharge conditions over
the two-year period. Sampling efforts will focus on (1) capturing data from each of the four event types
(winter rain, rain on snow, snowmelt, and summer rain) and (2) vertically sampling the in-stream sediment
load periodically throughout the whole event hydrograph (rising limb, peak, and falling limb) to better
understand sediment transport dynamics through different event-type hydrographs. For each event (i.e.
storm hydrograph), one sample will be collected from each passive sampler and turf plot and 15-25
samples (i.e. 3-5 deployments) will be collected from the vertical profile sampler. Local weather data
(CSLT, wunderground.com) and USGS streamflow gage# 103366092 (UTR at Highway 50 above Meyers,
CA) will be monitored closely to determine appropriate storm events to monitor and the sampling timing
to characterize the whole hydrograph.
Monitoring tasks are detailed in Field Table K. Pre-event monitoring, including floodplain passive sampler
bottle and turf plot deployment, sediment pin measurements, and water level recorder downloads, will be
conducted 1-2 days prior to a selected event by field personnel. During event and post-event monitoring
includes sample collection and sediment pin measurements. Protocols detailing these tasks can be found
in Protocols A-F.
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HOW TO BE A GREAT FIELD PERSON
The following maps, protocols and step by step instructions are provided to assist the field personnel with
collecting representative and quality data from the sites. There are two main objectives that great Field
People keep in mind.
1. YOUR FIELD NOTES CAN NEVER BE TOO DETAILED
The attached protocols include specific field data sheets that must be populated with specific
and vital information as data collection is conducted. Follow protocols. Field personnel must
ensure all critical information is recorded during observations. Each field personnel should carry
a field notebook to document any additional information, observations, problems encountered,
equipment needs etc. Make it a standard practice before leaving a site to take the time to write
down and detail any of these notes. Please take lots of photos, especially of the water level
recorder and at the designated photos points.
2. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AND CONTINUALLY TAKE ACTIONS
TO AVOID CONTAMINATION
The quality of the research is dependent upon the quality of the observations and samples
collected. Our contamination for this project is DIRT. Take efforts to minimize the contamination
of inadvertent dirt in all sample bottles, measurements, equipment, etc. Always be aware and
avoid contamination. Information recording errors also contaminate the data. Be precise and do
not be in a hurry.
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Project Management
USFS
Jonathan Long
775.881.7560 x7482
jwlong@fs.fed.us
Primary Investigator
2NDNATURE
Nicole Beck , PhD
Office: 831.426.9119 Cell: 831.818.8445
nbeck@2ndnaturellc.com
Field Personnel
Local Personnel
2NDNATURE Personnel
California State Parks
Nathan Shasha
530.581.1794
nshasha@parks.ca.gov
Raph Townsend
530.386.2454
raph_townsend@yahoo.com
Maggie Mathias / Krista McDonald/
Nick Handler / Ryan Yarbrough
831.345.5103 / 831.419.2260 /
650.387.4412 / 831.588.9738
maggie@2ndnaturellc.com/
krista@2ndnaturellc.com/
nick@2ndnaturellc.com/
ryarbrough@hotmail.com
Analytical Laboratory
TERC
Primary Contact: Collin Strasenburgh
Office: 775.881.7560 x7468 Cell: 530.205.7720
cstrasenburgh@ucdavis.edu
Secondary Contact: Kendall Bell
Office: 775.881.7560 x7474
knbell@ucdavis.edu
PERSONNEL CONTACT INFORMATION
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SITE MOD1
FIELD MAPS & INSTRUMENTATION
Includes:
Field Map A. Site Locations
Field Map B. MOD1 Site Schematic
Field Table A. Site Instrumentation at Site MOD1
Field Table B. Elevation Benchmark Details at Site MOD1
Field Table C. Cross Section Monuments at Site MOD1
Field Table D. Instrument Inventory at Site MOD1
Field Table E. Vertical Profile Sampler Hole Heights at Site MOD1
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Site MOD1
Area of Study
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CROSS SECTION MONUMENT
EXISTING STATE PARKS CROSS SECTION
PROJECT CROSS SECTION
ELEVATION BENCHMARK
z
PHOTO POINT
Area of Study
XS4
z
z
See Field Maps B and C for more information on instrumentation.
SITE LOCATIONS
FIELD MAP A
h
z
MOD1 SITE SCHEMATIC
VPS pivots to deploy/
retrieve from bank
VPS_MOD1
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XS1_A
XS1_B
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flagged tree
clump across
from XS2PSF
XS2_F
(flagged tree)
XS3_H
XS3_I
XS3_J
XS3PIN4 (XS 90’)
XS3_K
XS3PIN7 (XS 40’)
XS3PIN8 (XS 20’)
in ground at base of tree, tree flagged
XS1PIN5 (XS 8’)
XS1_D
WLR_MOD1
in ground at base
of tree, tree flagged
PHOTO POINT
SEDIMENT PIN
TURF PLOT SEDIMENT TRAP
STAFF PLATE/WATER LEVEL RECORDER
HANGING FLOODPLAIN PASSIVE SAMPLER
AT-GRADE FLOODPLAIN PASSIVE SAMPLER
VERTICAL PROFILE SAMPLER
ELEVATION BENCHMARK
.2’
20-25 additional sediment pins will be
placed throughout the floodplain on both
banks to further constrain the floodplain
surface. These pins will be installed and
surveyed during Spring 2008.
screw in tree
Right Bank (RB)
Left Bank (LB)
Turf plots installed on upland side of
passive samplers (PS), with closest
edge of plot 0.5’ from PS. Sediment
pins are placed on cross section (XS)
even with PS. If PS is on XS, pin is
placed on XS 0.5’ from sampler on
streamside. Photos taken at photo
points should be taken of XS in both
directions (towards left pin/right pin)
and of UTR in both directions (upstream/downtream). Photo should also
be taken of staff plate, clearly showing
water level.
.8’
XS3_M
09
CROSS SECTION
= 110
=2
gth
in ground at base of tree
en
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z
ength
z
3l
z
z
XS1 l
XS
LEGEND
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Field Table A. Site Instrumentation at MOD1
ID
VPS_
MOD1
Equipment
Purpose
Vertical Profile
Sediment
Samplers
In-stream vertical
water sample
collection
#
Install Date
1 VPS
holds 4
samplers
Spring
2008
Surface water sample
is taken simultaneously
resulting in 5 vertical
points. Data analysis will
include vertical grain-size
distribution and TSS.
Records on 15-minute
intervals. Corrected for
barometric pressure.
Correlated to discharge
measured at USGS
#103366092.
WLR_
MOD1
In-Situ
LevelTroll 500
Site-specific
hydrology
1
Existing
State
Parks
gage
Staff_
MOD1
Staff Plate
Verify In-Situ gage
readings
1
10/18/07
XS#
Cross Sections
Channel
morphology
changes, intrument
placement
2
12/13/07
(XS1,3)
PS
Floodplain
Passive
Samplers
Floodplain water
sample collection
13
(8 at
grade,
5 hanging)
12/13/07
PIN
Sediment Pins
Sediment
deposition during
overbank flow
18
Spring
2008
TP
Turf Plot
Sediment
Traps
10
Spring
2008
5
12/13/07
Floodplain
sediment sample
collection
Visual recording of
site characteristics.
Photo Point
Notes
Water sample analysis
will include grain-size
distribution and TSS.
Sample analysis will
include floodplain grainsize distribution and total
sediment (g/sq ft)
Field Table B. Elevation Benchmark Details for Site MOD1
Site
Benchmark
Description
Elevation
Year
Est.
Est. By
MOD1
BM #4
yellow-painted rebar in ground
6285.62
2006
State Parks
Field Table C. Cross Section Monument Details for Site MOD1
Site
XS
Monument
Description
Elevation
Year
Est.
Est. By
MOD1
XS1
LB
in ground under tree
6287.07
2006
State Parks
MOD1
XS1
RB
in ground, flagged
tree above
6285.72
2006
State Parks
MOD1
XS3
LB
in ground under tree
across road
6286.06
2006
State Parks
MOD1
XS3
RB
screw in base of tree
6285.95
2007
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XS Length
(ft)
110.2
209.8
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Field Table D. Instrument Inventory at Site MOD1
Elev. Desc.
Horiz (ft)
Dist off
XS
Dir
off
XS
XS
Name
Type
MOD1
XS1
VPS_MODXC1
Vertical Profile Sampler
MOD1
XS1
WLR_MODXC1
Water Level Recorder
MOD1
XS1
Staff_MODXC1
Staff Plate
MOD1
XS1
XS1PSA
At grade PS
6284.41
grate
40.35
0
MOD1
XS1
XS1PSB
Hanging PS
6286.55
post top
30.5
2.74
DS
12/13/07
MOD1
XS1
XS1PSC
At-grade PS
6284.78
grate
24.15
3.25
DS
12/13/07
MOD1
XS1
XS1PSD
Hanging PS
6285.52
post top
14.4
4.5
DS
12/13/07
MOD1
XS1
XS1PSE
At-grade PS
6287.06
grate
-1.2
2.75
DS
12/13/07
MOD1
XS1
XS1TPA
Turf Plot
0
MOD1
XS1
XS1TPC
Turf Plot
3.25
MOD1
XS1
XS1TPD
Turf Plot
4.5
MOD1
XS1
XS1TPF
Turf Plot
2.75
MOD1
XS1
XS1PINA
Sediment Pin
MOD1
XS1
XS1PINB
Sediment Pin
30.5
MOD1
XS1
XS1PINC
Sediment Pin
24.15
0
MOD1
XS1
XS1PIND
Sediment Pin
14.4
0
MOD1
XS1
XS1PIN5
Sediment Pin
8.0
0
MOD1
XS1
XS1PINE
Sediment Pin
-1.2
0
MOD1
XS2
XS2PSF
At-grade PS
MOD1
XS2
XS2PSG
Hanging PS
MOD1
XS2
XS2TPF
Turf Plot
MOD1
XS2
XS2PINF
Sediment Pin
MOD1
XS2
XS2PING
Sediment Pin
MOD1
XS2
BM4PIN
Sediment Pin
MOD1
XS3
XS3PSH
At-grade PS
6282.90
grate
141.0
12/13/07
MOD1
XS3
XS3PSI
Hanging PS
6285.91
post top
119.5
12/13/07
MOD1
XS3
XS3PSJ
At-grade PS
6283.81
grate
102.1
12/13/07
MOD1
XS3
XS3PSK
Hanging PS
6286.40
post top
76.35
12/13/07
MOD1
XS3
XS3PSL
At-grade PS
6284.87
grate
57.25
12/13/07
MOD1
XS3
XS3PSM
At-grade PS
6286.03
grate
3.75
12/13/07
MOD1
XS3
XS3TPH
Turf Plot
MOD1
XS3
XS3TPI
Turf Plot
MOD1
XS3
XSTPJ
Turf Plot
MOD1
XS3
XS3TPK
Turf Plot
MOD1
XS3
XS3TPM
Turf Plot
MOD1
XS3
XS3PINH
Sediment Pin
141.0
0
MOD1
XS3
XS3PINI
Sediment Pin
119.5
0
MOD1
XS3
XS3PINJ
Sediment Pin
102.1
0
MOD1
XS3
XS3PIN4
Sediment Pin
90.0
0
2NDNATURE, LLC
Elev (ft)
XS Dist
(ft) from
LB
Site
Install Date
US
at gage
US
0’
US
12/13/07
0
6284.12
0
grate
12/13/07
post top
12/13/07
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Field Table D (continued). Instrument Inventory at Site MOD1
Type
Elev (ft)
Elev. Desc.
XS Dist
(ft) from
LB
Horiz (ft)
Dist off
XS
Site
XS
Name
MOD1
XS3
XS3PINK
Sediment Pin
76.35
0
MOD1
XS3
XS2PINL
Sediment Pin
57.25
0
MOD1
XS3
XS3PIN7
Sediment Pin
40.0
0
MOD1
XS3
XS3PIN8
Sediment Pin
20.0
0
MOD1
XS3
XS3PINM
Sediment Pin
3.75
0
Dir
off
XS
Install Date
Field Table E. Vertical Profile Sampler Hole Heights at Site MOD1
Site
6Hole
# (from
btm)
MOD1
1
MOD1
2
MOD1
3
MOD1
4
MOD1
5
MOD1
6
MOD1
7
MOD1
8
MOD1
9
MOD1
10
MOD1
11
MOD1
12
MOD1
13
MOD1
14
MOD1
15
MOD1
16
MOD1
17
MOD1
18
MOD1
19
MOD1
20
MOD1
21
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SITE 4/5L
FIELD MAPS & INSTRUMENTATION
Includes:
Field Map C. 4/5L Site Schematic
Field Table F. Site Instrumentation at Site 4/5L
Field Table G. Elevation Benchmark Details at Site 4/5L
Field Table H. Cross Section Monuments at Site 4/5L
Field Table I. Instrument Inventory at Site 4/5L
Field Table J. Vertical Profile Sampler Hole Heights at Site 4/5L
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LEGEND
A total of 6 additional sediment pins (3 on each bank)
will be placed perpindicular to the vertical banks to
document any changes in bank morphology. These
pins will be installed and surveyed during Spring 2008.
CROSS SECTION MONUMENT
CROSS SECTION
ELEVATION BENCHMARK
VERTICAL PROFILE SAMPLER
AT-GRADE FLOODPLAIN PASSIVE SAMPLER
Position of VPS when
not deployed.
STAFF PLATE/WATER LEVEL RECORDER
BAROTROLL
BAROTROLL
SEDIMENT PIN
z
z
Right Bank (RB)
PHOTO POINT
1: 120
VPS pivots to
deploy/retrieve
under flagged tree, pushed
level with ground surface.
VPS_4/5L
bo
om
=2
0’
XS4_N
XS
4l
en
gth
=5
2.2
’
Position of VPS when deployed
into stream channel.
Up
pe
ke
e
WLR_4/5L
Riv
e
r
z
Left Bank (LB)
rT
ruc
in log on streamside by
downstream brace for WLR.
Note: 2 additional site photo
points are identified in Field
Map A, upstream of the site.
Sediment pin located on cross section (XS) even
with passive sampler. Photos taken at photo points
should be taken of XS in both directions (towards
left pin/right pin) and of UTR in both directions
(upstream/downtream). Photo should also be taken
of the staff plate, clearly showing water level.
4/5L SITE SCHEMATIC
FIELD MAP C
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Field Table F. Site Instrumentation at Site 4/5L
ID
VPS_
4/5L
Equipment
Purpose
Vertical Profile
Sediment
Samplers
In-stream vertical
water sample
collection
#
Install Date
Notes
1 VPS
holds 4
samplers
Spring
2008
Surface water sample
is taken simultaneously
resulting in 5 vertical
points. Data analysis will
include vertical grain-size
distribution and TSS.
Records on 15-minute
intervals. Corrected for
barometric pressure.
Correlated to discharge
measured at USGS
#103366092.
WLR_
4/5L
In-Situ
LevelTroll 500
Site-specific
hydrology
1
Existing
State
Parks
gage
Staff_
4/5L
Staff Plate
Verify In-Situ gage
readings
1
10/18/07
BARO
In-Situ
Barotroll
Barometric
pressure changes
1
10/18/07
XS#
Cross Sections
Channel
morphology
changes, intrument
placement
1
12/13/07
(XS4)
PS
Floodplain
Passive
Samplers
Floodplain water
sample collection
1
(at grade)
12/13/07
PIN
Sediment Pins
Sediment
deposition during
overbank flow
1
Spring
2008
Photo Point
Visual recording of
site characteristics.
4
12/13/07
Used to correct unvented
WLR for changes in
atmospheric pressure
Water sample analysis
will include grain-size
distribution and TSS.
Field Table G. Elevation Benchmark Details for Site 4/5L
Benchmark
4/5L
LB US Hole
7 Bridge
where rail meets tread
6280.61
State Parks
4/5L
LB DS Hole
7 Bridge
where rail meets tread
6280.64
State Parks
4/5L
RB US Hole
7 Bridge
where rail meets tread
6280.22
State Parks
4/5L
RB DS Hole
7 Bridge
where rail meets tread
6280.23
State Parks
4/5L
LB US Hole
6 Bridge
where rail meets tread
6282.58
State Parks
4/5L
LB DS Hole
6 Bridge
where rail meets tread
6282.59
State Parks
4/5L
RB US Hole
6 Bridge
where rail meets tread
6282.56
State Parks
4/5L
RB DS Hole
6 Bridge
where rail meets tread
6282.58
State Parks
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Elevation
Year
Est.
Site
Est. By
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Field Table H. Cross Section Monument Details for Site 4/5L
Site
XS
Monument
Description
Elevation
Year
Est.
Est. By
4/5L
XS4
LB
in log, streamside
near DS gage brace
6280.37
2004
State Parks
4/5L
XS4
RB
in ground under tree
6281.61
2007
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XS Length
(ft)
52.2
Field Table I. Instrument Details at Site 4/5L
Site
XS
4/5L
4/5L
Elev. Desc.
XS Dist
(ft) from
LB
Horiz (ft)
Dist off
XS
Dir
off
XS
Install Date
Vertical Profile Sampler
pivot
25.3
4.5
DS
10/18/07
Water Level Recorder
gage
5.1
2.6
US
10/18/07
6272.71
0’
5.1
2.6
US
10/18/07
Barotroll
6281.22
casing
top
XS4PSN
At-grade PS
6278.52
grate
XS4PINN
Sediment Pin
Name
Type
XS4
VPS_4/5L
XS4
WLR_4/5L
4/5L
XS4
Staff_4/5L
Staff Plate
4/5L
XS4
Barotroll
4/5L
XS4
4/5L
XS4
Elev (ft)
12/13/07
44.0
44.0
US
12/13/07
0
Field Table J. Vertical Profile Sampler Hole Heights at Site 4/5L
Site
Hole #
(from
btm)
4/5L
1
4/5L
2
4/5L
3
4/5L
4
4/5L
5
4/5L
6
4/5L
7
4/5L
8
4/5L
9
4/5L
10
4/5L
11
4/5L
12
4/5L
13
4/5L
14
4/5L
15
4/5L
16
4/5L
17
4/5L
18
4/5L
19
4/5L
20
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MONITORING TABLES,
LISTS AND PROTOCOLS
Includes:
Field Table K. Monitoring Task Summary
Field Table L. Field Site Visit Checklist
Protocol A. Vertical Profile Sampler (VPS)
Protocol B. Surface Water Grab Sample (SFC)
Protocol C. Floodplain Passive Sampler (PS)
Protocol D. Floodplain Sediment Pins (PIN)
Protocol E. Turf Plot Sediment Traps (TP)
Protocol F. Sample Labels
Protocol G. Cross Section Surveys (XS)
Protocol H. In-Situ Leveltroll/Barotroll Download Procedure
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27
27
28
28
29
30
31
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Field Table K. Monitoring Task Summary
Tasks
Monitor weather and USGS streamflow gage #103366092 for precipitation/runoff event.
Responsibility
2NDNATURE
Prepare Site for Sampling Event
1. Download water level recorders and barotroll, check batteries, calibrate as necessary.
Complete instrument log. (See Protocol H.)
2. Record staff plate depth and time in field datasheet. If conditions allow, verify staff reading
with stadia rod.
3. Verify that vertical profile sampler equipment is working properly.
4. Prep floodplain passive samplers for sample collection. (See Protocol C.)
5. Measure floodplain pin height and record in field datasheet. (See Protocol D.)
6. Deploy turf plots. (See Protocol E.)
Local
personnel
Event Monitoring
1. Discuss vertical profile sampling strategy (#, timing) with 2NDNATURE to ensure entire event
hydrograph is sampled.
2. Communicate with TERC lab personnel that sampling event is likely to occur.
3. Record staff plate depth and time in field datasheet. If conditions allow, verify staff reading
with stadia rod.
3. Adjust elevations of the 3 vertical profile samplers (bottom sampler is fixed) to ensure even
distribution of sample collection. Deploy boom and collect samples. (See Protocol A.)
3. While boom is deployed, collect surface water grab sample from surface of water column at
location of boom. (See Protocol B.)
4. Collect samples from passive samples, if possible. Replace open top lids with closed top lids.
(See Protocol C.)
5. Transfer all samples to 2L HDPE bottles. Complete sample collection field datasheet. Label
all samples (Protocol F) and complete chain of custody. Place samples on ice in cooler.
6. Detail site visit in field notebook to summarize event properly and take a lot of photos.
7. Deliver samples to TERC lab personnel within 7 days. Make sure to get clean bottles from lab
for next sampling.
State Parks,
Raph,
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Post-Event Site Visit
1. Collect any remaining floodplain passive sampler samples. Transfer to 2L HDPE bottles, label
properly, and place on ice in cooler (dark). (See Protocol C.)
2. Measure floodplain pin height and record in field datasheet. (See Protocol D.)
3. Remove turf plots, place in ziploc, label, and place on ice. (See Protocol E.)
4. Download water level recorder, check batteries, calibrate as necessary. Complete instrument
log. (See Protocol H.)
5. Record staff plate depth in field datasheet. If conditions allow, verify staff reading with
stadia rod.
6. Complete sample collection field datasheet. Complete chain of custody for all samples.
7. Deliver samples to TERC lab personnel within 7 days. Make sure to get clean bottles from lab
for next sampling.
State Parks,
Raph,
2NDNATURE
Return to Office
1. Send digital files to 2NDNATURE, including photos, instrument downloads, chain of
custodies, staff plate readings, and floodplain pin measurements.
State Parks,
Raph
1. Transfer instrument downloads to master files. QA/QC with staff plate readings.
2. Enter sample metadata and floodplain pin measurements to project database.
3. Transfer photos to project directory, label folder by date photos taken.
2NDNATURE
Monthly Maintenance
1. Download water level recorder, check batteries, calibrate as necessary. Complete
instrument log.
2. Record staff plate depth in field datasheet.
3. Inspect vertical profile sampler to ensure it is in proper working condition.
2-4 times annually
1. Survey XS transects. (See Protocol G.)
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Field Table L. Field Site Visit Checklist
In General
• Sampling Plan (with sample labels, contact #s, SOPS, chains of custody, etc.)
• Field Notebook
• Pens/Pencils
• State Parks Gate Key for Site MOD XC1
• Palm Pilot (with charger, waterproof case, extra stylus)
• Ruler (to measure floodplain pin height)
• Charged Computer
• Computer Accessories (extra battery, cable, computer bag, instrument log, etc.)
• AA Batteries
• Sharpies
• Camera
• Toolbox (tape measure, duct tape, cable ties, tools, wrench, screwdriver, etc)
• Waders
• Shovel
• Tarp
• Hot Water/Stove (to unfreeze frozen instrumentation)
• Transport cart (combo = )
• Stadia rod (to compare staff plate readings)
• Screwdriver/screws
Sampling Event
• Surface water sampler
• Flat-headed screwdriver to tighten radiator clamps on surface sampler
• Open top lids (for passive samplers, may already be at site)
• 2L HDPE Sample Bottles (~24)
• Ziplocs (large and small)
• Coolers with ICE (at least 3)
• Squirt bottles
• Gallons of DI water to rinse out PS bottles
• Vaseline
• Rope for vertical profile sampler deployment/retrieval
• Garbage bags/plastic to cover passive samplers between events
• Nails to deploy turf plots
• Garden shears to deploy turf plots
• Screwdriver/hammer to remove PS top/retrieve turf plots
• Tools to move VPS sample bottles around?
Cross Section Surveys
• Transit
• Tripod
• Stadia rod
• Survey tape (2)
• Survey Equipment (level, tripod, stadia rod, tape measure)
• Extra flagging
• Screws/scredriver if necessary to replace monument
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PROTOCOL A. VERTICAL PROFILE SAMPLERS (VPS)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Sampler Placement
a. Record staff plate height and time in field notebook.
b. Determine samplers placement on the boom to ensure they are vertically distributed in the
water column given current flow conditions.
i. Consult Field Tables E and J and determine nearest hole number corresponding to the
current staff reading. This is the where the water surface will hit the boom and where the
surface sample will be collected. The bottom sampler stays in its fixed position.
ii. Reposition the remaining 3 samplers to be evenly spaced between the bottom sampler
and the hole determined to be at the water surface. Record in field notebook into which
holes samplers were inserted.
Deployment
a. Ready all for samplers for deployment.
i. Rinse samplers with DI water to remove any sediment, debris, etc.
ii. Set trigger by pulling endcaps out from body of sampler.
iii. Align holes of the endcap joining cylinders and slide trigger pin through the holes. Trigger
sets tension so samplers stay open.
b. Deploy boom into stream.
i. Tie a rope securely at the end of the boom and keep the other end on the bank for when
you pull the boom back in.
ii. Swing boom out over water. Boom should be perpendicular to streamflow. Boom should be
pushed as far as it can go; there is a block to ensure it cannot go past perpendicular.
iii. Using winch, lower sampling arm into the stream. If winch is not going in the proper
direction, switch the lever to change its direction.
iv. Sampling arm should be lowered as far as it can go, so that it is perpendicular to the
boom. If streambed has aggraded to the point that the sampling arm cannot go to 90degrees, still sample the river but make a note of it in the field notebook. Adjustments will
have to be made later to resolve this.
Sample Collection
a. Collect vertical sample using boom
i. Position arm in place in streambed, wait at least 10 seconds for conditions to equilibrate.
ii. Pull trip wire to trigger the closure of each sampler. May have to pull a few times to ensure
each sampler closes.
iii. Switch lever and use winch to raise sampling arm to position level with boom.
iv. Using the rope, pull the boom back to the bank.
Sample Transfer
a. Transfer water/sediment sample from boom to analysis bottle
i. Place 2L HDPE sample analysis bottle under body of sampler. Carefully pull one endcap
out of sampler and drain sample into analysis bottle.
ii. Allow sample to settle, then using a transfer pipet take water from the surface of the
collected sample, trying not to disturb any of the sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
Use this water to squirt and rinse out the vertical sampler to collect any of the remaining
sediment. Repeat this step as many times as possible to assure that all sediment from
sampler has been transferred to bottle. When finished rinsing the vertical sampler, rinse
the pipet with DI water 3x.
iii. Repeat these first 2 steps for all 4 samplers.
b. Cap sample analysis bottle tightly and prepare for shipment to lab.
i. Dry off bottle and label according to Protocol F. Complete sample collection field
datasheet.
ii. Place bottles in cooler on ice and deliver to the laboratory with completed chain of custody
within the 7-day holding time.
Before Leaving Site
a. Secure boom to bank by resting on fencepost
b. Ensure that the sampling arm is resting on the ground.
c. Complete all datasheets, write any additional notes in field book.
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PROTOCOL B. SURFACE WATER GRAB SAMPLE (SFC)
1.
2.
Sample Collection
a. Secure a clean 2L HDPE bottle to the end of the surface sampler, using the radiator clamps.
b. Extend the sampler to its full length.
c. Carefully place sampler into the streamflow at the location of the boom with the bottle opening
facing upstream. As much as possible, keep the sampler at the surface so that it is collecting
from the top of the water column.
d. When bottle is filled, turn bottle so that it is upright and pull sampler back to the bank. Slowly
and gradually pull the sampler back to the bank. Note: Once the sampler is full the pole
becomes less steady. If there are additional field personnel ask for their assistance in pulling the
sample back to the bank.
Cap Sample
a. Immediately cap the bottle upon retrieval at bank.
b. Loosen radiator clamps and remove bottle.
c. Dry off bottle and label it according to Protocol F. Complete sample collection field datasheet.
d. Place in cooler on ice.
e. Fill out chain of custody and deliver samples to lab within the 7-day holding time.
PROTOCOL C. FLOODPLAIN PASSIVE SAMPLERS (PS)
1.
Pre-event Preparation for passive sample deployment
a. See Field Maps B and C and Field Tables D and I for locations of all passive samplers.
b. Detach carabiners that are securing sampler top to the housing
c. Remove plastic lining covering sampler.
d. Lift sampler from housing, digging out gravel as necessary to unearth sampler.
e. Remove sampler top; place on clean tarp to avoid dirt contamination. May require screwdriver/
hammer.
f. Pull out the sample collection bottle. Check to make sure it is in proper condition (no cracks) and
rinse with DI water.
g. Replace closed top lid with septa lid. Septa lid should be stored in PS between events. Rinse with
DI water prior to deployment. Store closed top lid in PS during event.
h. Place sample collection bottle into sampler and replace top. Lube outside of sampler with
vaseline, etc. to improve ability to remove top. Make sure funnel aligns with hole in septa lid,
ensuring water will flow through funnel into bottle and not just into the sampler.
i. Put sampler back into housing. Secure sampler top to housing using carabiners.
j. Backfill area around sampler with gravel to ensure water will flow into sampler and not around it.
2. Passive Sample Collection
NOTE: Do not collect passive samplers when floodplain is inundated.
a. Detach carbiners attaching sampler to housing.
b. Gently lift off sampler top to avoid spilling sample. Place top on clean tarp to avoid dirt
contamination. For at-grade samplers, gravel may have to be dug out around the grate.
c. Remove sample collection bottle from housing.
d. Swish sample around to ensure a representative sample is collected and transfer to 2L HDPE
analysis bottles. Sample analysis bottle holds less volume than sample collection bottle, so it is
critical sample is swirled so no sediment is left on sides or bottom of collection bottle.
e. Label analysis bottle according to Protocol F and transfer bottle to cooler with ice. Complete
sample collection field datasheet.
f. Fill out chain of custody and deliver samples to lab within the 7-day holding time
NOTE: If ping pong ball does not seal sample, still collect sample but note it in the field notebook.
3. Before Leaving Site
a. Replace lid on sample collection bottle with closed-top lid (storing open-top lid in sampler), place
bottle back into sampler and replace sampler top.
b. Lube outside of sampler with vaseline to ensure that sample top can be removed easily.
c. Put sampler back into housing. Secure sampler top to housing using carabiners. Replace plastic
liner, placing grate and wire mesh on top.
d. Backfill area around at-grade samplers with gravel so water will flow into sampler, not around it.
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PROTOCOL D. FLOODPLAIN SEDIMENT PINS (PIN)
1.
Consult Field Maps B and C and Field Table F for sediment pin locations.
a. Check pins for possible disturbance. Note any possible disturbances in field notebook, but do
not move pin unless you are able to resurvey it at that time.
b. Using ruler, measure the distance from the top of the pin to the floodplain surface. Be sure
ruler does not sink into floodplain sediments.
c. Record value in palm pilot/field datasheet, noting date, time, field personnel, pin ID#, etc.
Note any field details as necessary.
PROTOCOL E. TURF PLOT SEDIMENT TRAPS (TP)
1.
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a. Consult Field Maps B and C and Field Tables D and I to determine location of turf plots.
b. Clear the area around the site as necessary, leveling the ground surface. Using garden shears,
clip the grass in a 4-inch radius to the site.
c. Place plastic sheeting (slightly larger than 1 sq ft) on ground. Place turf plot on top of plastic
sheeting, keeping it as level and at grade as possible.
d. Stake turf plot and plastic sheeting in place using 6” nails.
Sample Collection
a. Gently remove the stakes holding down the turf plot.
b. Lay one Ziploc bag flat on ground on which to place the turf plot. Remove turf plot (but not
plastic sheeting) and place on Ziploc. Place another Ziploc on top of turf plot. Begin to roll turf
plot up from one end.
c. Carefully transfer turf plot into a third Ziploc, being careful to collect all sediment from plot
into the bag.
d. Label bag according to Protocol F and place bag in cooler with ice. Complete sample collection
field datasheet.
e. Fill out chain of custody and deliver samples to lab within the 7-day holding time.
f. Record observations in palm pilot/field datasheet, noting date, time, field personnel, turf plot
id#, etc., along with any other field details as necessary.
g. Discard plastic sheeting layer, or rinse thoroughly with DI water and save for subsequent
deployments.
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PROTOCOL F. SAMPLE LABELS
All samples must be clearly and consistently labeled to ensure no data loss due to poor sampling
handling. All samples collected must be labeled with the following information. The same information
must be simultaneously entered onto the chain of custody to ensure reliable sample tracking.
Sample Labeling
Example
Site Location: A
Cross Section ID: B
Sample Type: C
Sample Location: D
Rep #: E
Date: F
Time collected: G
Site Location: 4/5L
Cross Section ID: XS4
Sample Type: VPS
Sample Location: VPS #1
Rep #:
Date: 032508
Time collected: 1400
Example label indicates a sample was taken by the vertical profile sampler at 4/5L on XS 4 from the
bottom-most hole on March 25, 2008 at 14:00.
A: Site location (refer to Field Map A)
MOD1 - Non-Entrenched site
4/5L - Entrenched site
B: Cross Section ID (refer to Field Maps A, B and C)
XS1,2,3 - Non-Entrenched site
XS4 - Entrenched site
C: Sample Type
VPS: vertical sediment sampler
SFC: surface water grab sample
PS: floodplain passive sampler
TP: turf plot sediment trap
D: Sample location (see Field Maps B and C):
For vertical profile sampler (VPS), sample location refers to the hole the pin was placed into on the
boom (count from bottom, bottom-most hole = 1)
For surface water samples, write SFC.
For floodplain passive samplers (PS) and turf plots (TP), note channel transect along with equipment’s
ID number (example: XS1PSB is the hanging passive sampler closest to the stream along XS1,
XS3TPJ is the turf plot along XS3 at the 3rd spot from the stream).
E: Bottle or rep #
If replicates are taken from the vertical sediment sampler or the surface water grab, indicate the
replicate number here.
F: Date of collection
G: Time of collection (if collected from floodplain passive sampler or turf plot then enter FF (first
flush))
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PROTOCOL G. CROSS SECTION SURVEYS
1.
2.
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a. Consult Figure Maps B and C for cross section location. For consistency’s sake, have 0’ be on
the LB side.
b. Secure survey tape to both cross section endpoint monuments.
c. Check that the length of XS is consistent with Sampling Plan information (Field Tables C and
H).
d. Set up transit in location where it is possible to see entire cross section and benchmarks.
Surveying the Cross Section
a. Start at the cross section monument, placing stadia rod on the top of the pin/screw. Make
sure that the pin is secure and does not move up and down.
b. From there get a reading at least every 1’ (include every break in slope). Record all data points
and notes in field notebook.
c. Survey each edge of water, noting location.
d. In the active channel, readings every 3-4’ are okay.
e. At the locations of at-grade passive sampler, note cross section distance of edge of sampler,
then place the stadia in the center of the grate for a reading (again noting cross section
distance). If the passive sampler is not directly on the cross section, note the horizontal
distance from the center of the grate to the survey tape.
f. For hanging samplers, take a reading from the top of the fence post, noting the cross section
distance. If the sampler is not directly on the cross section, note the horizontal distance from
the center of the grate to the survey tape.
g. Include benchmark height in the survey (Field Tables B and G).
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PROTOCOL H. IN-SITU LEVELTROLL BAROTROLL DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE
1. Bring this equipment:
a. Charged computer plus extra battery
b. Extra adaptor port for computer, with 9-pin serial port
c. Instrument cable
d. A/C adapter to run computer off car, if necessary.
e. Wrench/tool to open PVC housing, and during the winter season warm water to unfreeze/open PVC
housing.
2. Tasks to do:
a. Download data
i. Clean off instrument. Remove debris, organisms from around the probes.
ii. Connect instrument to cable to computer.
iii. Open Win-Situ 5 Software – if no response, check cables assuring there is a tight connection
with the computer.
iv. If device is still not connecting click on “Preferences” on the top toolbar and select “Comm Settings.” Select 9600 Baud rate and then click ok. The instrument should connect at this Baud
Rate. Once the connection between the computer and instrument is made change the Baud
rate back to 57600.
iv. Instrument should appear under connection. In bottom right corner the two plugs inserted into
each other indicates a connection.
v. Click on Logging icon, second from left. Window will show active log indicated by an icon of a
man jogging. You must stop the active log in order to download the data. Right click and select
“Stop.” Right click again and select “Download,” choose to download all data.
vi. View data to assure that instrument was working correctly and collected data for the full duration and collected all the required parameters during the deployment.
vi. Downloaded data will be saved to “My Data.” To access data, click on View and select “My
Data.” Right click the recently downloaded file, and select “Export to Csv.” Select the file under
the “Exported Data” File and in the window to the right the location of the file on the C drive will
be indicated.
vi. Check details on Instrument – Battery Capacity and Storage Capacity in the upper right corner.
Record these values in the field log. If battery capacity is low, the instrument will need to be
sent back to In-situ.
b. Start new test.
i. To start new test, old test must be deleted. Right-click old test and choose Delete. This is why
it is imperative that you check that gage has downloaded correctly and data is saved!! Deleting
this should also clear out the data storage capacity.
ii. Right-click Tests and choose “New”. Wizard will take you through the set-up. If you are unsure
of any of the settings, go to the data file just downloaded. Beginning lines give description of
setup, including mode, reference depths, and sampling intervals. When setting up both Level
and BaroTrolls, it is best to have them recording at same interval with same start times. One
note on programming the BaroTroll - sometimes it will reset the default values in the wizard. The
details of the next instrument you download after the BaroTroll will need to be adjusted to the
normal default values.
iii. When finished, double check details to make sure test will begin. If you chose a manual start,
do not forget to start test before disconnecting.
iv. Once you’ve convinced yourself that recording will happen, click on the icon in the right corner
to disconnect the instrument and exit Win-Situ software.
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FIELD DATASHEETS
Includes:
Staff Plate Measurement Log
Sample Collection Log
Chain of Custody
Sediment Pin Measurements
Cross Section Surveys
In-Situ Instrument Log
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STAFFPLATEMEASUREMENTLOG
Site
Date
Time
StaffRdg
StadiaRdg
WLRRdg
Notes
Site
Instrument
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SAMPLECOLLECTIONLOG
Date
Personnel
SampleType*
StaffReading
StadiaReading
Time
Replicate?
SampleTypes:
VPSHole#
Elevation,ifknown
sfc=surfacegrab
VPS=verticalprofilesampler
PS=passivesampler
TP=turfplot
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2.
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4.
5.
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NOTES:
RELEASED BY:
Sample Identification
Sample Date
Date:
Sample
Filtered?
Date & Time
Time
Sampled
NO
30 mL
250 mL
Poly Bottles Poly Bottles
2.5L bottle
Other
Composite
Samples?
Chlorophyll
RECEIVED BY:
SAMPLE CONTAINERS
-
NOx
NO2
-
+
Filtered
NH4
SRP
DP
Date & Time
Nutrients
DKN
REQUESTED ANALYSIS
TKN
GLOBAL I.D.:
YES
ELECTRONIC DELIVERABLE FORMAT:
Sampler:
LABORATORY:
TURNAROUND TIME:
PROJECT NAME AND JOB #:
48hr Rush
TSS
Grain Size
Additional
Analysis
24hr Rush
OF
72hr Rush
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Ambient
Ambient
Ambient
Ambient
Ambient
Ice
Ice
Ice
Ice
Ice
SAMPLE CONDITION (circle one)
TP
Standard
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CHAIN OF CUSTODY RECORD
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PinID
Date
Time
Height
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CROSSSECTIONSURVEYS
XS
Date
Time
Personnel
Distance(ft)
Height(ft)
LBPinDistance*
RBPinDistance
XSTotalDistance
BenchmarkID
BenchmarkHeight
*Startsurveytapeatleftbank.
Description
Elevation(if
known)
Date
Time
Site
Personnel
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
mini / baro / level
Gage
File Extracted
Data
OK
Capacity Changed?
Battery
New
Capacity
IN-SITU WATER INSTRUMENT CHECKLIST - PLEASE FILL OUT EVERY TIME INSTRUMENT IS SERVICED / DOWNLOADED / CHECKED / ETC.
Name
Interval
New Test
Mode
Start
Time
Notes