

Create systems that integrate objectives from multiple end-user groups.


Re-affirmed by External Program review and Board workshop.Comparable data of known and documented quality.Comprehensive program for surface waters.SWAMP is a state framework for coordinating consistent and scientifically defensible methods and strategies for improving water quality monitoring, assessment, and reporting.The Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program The Comparability Challenge State Water Board Regional Water Boards EPA R9 OW Non-profit Organizations Citizens’ Groups Contract Laboratories and Field Crews (Public and Private) Field Measurements Toxicity Testing Bioassessment Studies Chemistry Data Diverse Waterbody Types, Beneficial Uses, and Study Designs Multiple End-User Groups and Purposesĭata Comparability:The challenge w program integration SWAMP comparability does NOT include effluent data – just receiving water.Ground water data is handled by the GAMA (groundwater ambient monitoring and assessment) Program. SWAMP comparability only applies to surface water data.Goal: Monitor, Assess and Report in a consistent way that allows monitoring information to be shared or combined with other monitoring information.The Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.Data Management Comparability: what and how, and presents tools – July 23rd.QA Comparability: what and how, and presents tools – July 2nd.California’s Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program“SWAMP” ComparableProgram Guidance Valerie Connor, DirectorOffice of Information Management and Analysis
