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Contents
6.6
Sample Processing, Preservation, and Handling
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6.6.1 Stream Benthic Macroinvertebrates
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6.6.2 Lake Zooplankton
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6.7
Documentation and Tracking
199
6.8
Laboratory Analysis of Biological Samples
199
6.9
Quality Assurance
199
6.10 Interpretation
201
6.10.1 Streams
208
6.10.2 Lakes
210
References
212
7 Transition Plan
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7.1
Background
215
7.2
Transition Steps
215
7.3
Decision of Whether to Change Protocols
219
Appendix A: Protocols, Guidance Documents, and Methods
Manuals Reviewed
221
Appendix B: Basic Standard Operating Procedures for
Stream Field-Sampling Activities
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Contents
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B.1 Introduction
223
B.2 Pretrip Activities
223
B.2.1 Background
223
B.2.2 Daily Itineraries
224
B.2.3 Instrument Checks and Calibration
226
B.3 Site Documentation
226
B.3.1 Background
226
B.3.2 Objective
227
B.3.3 Material Needed for Use in Field for Site Documentation
227
B.3.4 Sequence of Site Documentation Activities
228
B.4 Stream Sampling
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B.4.1 Background
230
B.4.2 Documentation of Data and Sample Collection
231
B.4.3 Sequence of Activities for Data Collection
232
B.4.4 Sample Collection
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B.4.4.1 Sample Collection Procedure
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B.4.4.2 Sample Handling
236
B.4.4.3 Postsampling Actions
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B.4.5 Field Measurements
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