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Access this user-friendly interface which will allow you to query the NERRS System-Wide Monitoring data.

The National Estuarine Research Reserves monitors seven water quality parameters in almost every coastal state in the United States. Each Reserve in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) has at least four water quality stations that are part of the NERRS System Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP). Data loggers (also known as Sondes) collect water quality information at each site at 15 minutes intervals daily throughout the year.

Learn about the System Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP) – Parameter Descriptions and Relationships
Download the following Estuary Water Quality Parameters Information sheet - This is a quick reference sheet that lists, for each parameter, how the parameter is measured, its range, its relevance, and the environmental influences of each parameter.
Donwload a quick summary about the parameters monitored

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Check our Frequently Asked Questions About SWMP
Read about the NERRS Centralized Data Management Office
Monitoring Tutorial: View an animated interpretation of the NERRS System-Wide Monitoring Program. These series of animations and visualizations will make it fun and easier for you to understand why scientist monitor estuaries and what parameters they use to measure water quality and weather patterns in an estuary. (Requires Flash Player)

Last Updated on: 06-25-2010