Baseline Sampling

Baseline Samples are a key component of environmental monitoring strategies. Clear and detailed understanding of the existing state of the environment is crucial to noticing changes over time and understanding the source of that change. This session will begin with a discussion on the importance of collecting baseline data and it’s use in regional Environmental Monitoring. There will be an overview of some of the baseline data collection projects currently underway in the Matawa region, with a spotlight on a Sturgeon project in progress with Aroland First Nation. The second half of the talk will be a hands-on demonstration and practical session to learn common baseline sampling techniques and become familiar with examples of commonly used equipment.