Summary #
This page points to key reference materials, equipment suppliers, and monitoring guides available through the AML-Connect Resource Library and external sources. For detailed monitoring procedures, see the specific pages in the Biological, Chemical, and Physical Monitoring sections.
Water monitoring requires specific equipment, supplies, and reference materials. The AML-Connect Resource Library contains curated reference materials for monitoring work, including supplier catalogs, monitoring manuals, methods guides, and protocol documents.
Where to Find Monitoring Resources #
Visit the AML-Connect Resource Library (/resources/) for downloadable monitoring guides, methods manuals, and reference materials. Resources are tagged by topic and can be browsed or searched.
Key categories of monitoring resources include equipment and supply catalogs, chemical test kits and water testing supplies, biological sampling equipment, field data collection forms, methods manuals and protocols, and macroinvertebrate identification guides.
PA DEP Citizens’ Volunteer Monitoring Handbook: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/watermgt/wc/subjects/cvmp/cvmp_hdbook.htm
EPA Volunteer Stream Monitoring Methods Manual: http://www.epa.gov/owow/monitoring/volunteer/stream/index.html
CreekConnections at Allegheny College: https://sites.allegheny.edu/creek-connections/
[Admin note: The original AMR Clearinghouse “Resources” page contained extensive supplier and reference lists. These should be entered as individual Resource entries in the AML-Connect Resource database and linked from this page. See reclassification notes.]
Related Pages #
- Developing a Monitoring Plan — Structuring your program
- Field Assessment Tools — Equipment overview
- Water Quality — Understanding what you measure
Source and Last Reviewed #
Source: AMR Clearinghouse (amrclearinghouse.org). Migrated to AML-Connect. Last Reviewed: 2026-03-13.
[Admin: The original AMR Clearinghouse Resources page contained vendor catalogs, book references, and monitoring guides. Create Resource entries for these materials and link them from this page.]
[Admin note: Some external links in this article may be outdated. Verify before relying on them. Flag dead links for removal or replacement.]
Tags: monitoring, sampling, practitioner, training
