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Citizen Lake Monitoring
Since 2012, Volunteer Water Monitors have contributed to vital water quality data for Beltrami County. Water quality data is used to track changes over time & to assess remediation needs.
Citizen Volunteer Water Monitors are trained on sampling procedures and provided with all necessary equipment. Each month of the sampling season, a water sample & measurements are taken from the same point in a given lake. The 2026 sampling season runs from May through September.
If you are interested in volunteering your time & adding to valuable water quality data, please contact us today!
View current data below!
Why Monitor Water Quality?
Monitoring our local water quality over time allows for assessments of current conditions & changes over time! Water quality data is used to prioritize Minnesota lakes for protection & remediation efforts and to inform decision-makers at the local, county, and state levels.
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