Storm Water Sampling

It has been a couple of weeks since I've posted thinking that the next thing to talk about was going to be the progress made getting the courses ready.  Well, that has not happened. The same 3 foot snow level 2 weeks ago is what we have today, and the next 10 days have a chance of snow every day.  No progress.

Instead I will share some information about our environmental monitoring since water samples were taken this past Wednesday.  Our rain gage registered 1.2 inches in less than a 24 hour period mandating that we inspect pre-determined locations, and collect water samples.

Using a gps tracking device (track stik), a digital camera to geo reference what is seen, and some water sample bottles, the Lahontan community is toured from anywhere from 1 to 4 hours.  The collected digital information is then logged into Google earth.  The water samples are taken to a lab in Sparks, where after analysis the results are compiled, and ultimately sent to environmental monitoring agencies.

Meggie at the turn sampling site

I have been touring the Lahontan site for 14 years now, and have collected hundreds of samples.  Conclusively the historical record shows that the water quality is improved as it passes through Lahontan, and that is a record that we all can be proud of.



Kevin