Development and implementation of a wetlands volunteer monitoring pilot program for Oklahoma

Breetzke, Erin Elizabeth

Development and implementation of a wetlands volunteer monitoring pilot program for Oklahoma

dc.contributor.author	Breetzke, Erin Elizabeth
dc.coverage.spatial	Oklahoma
dc.coverage.spatial	Oklahoma
dc.coverage.spatial	Oklahoma
dc.date.accessioned	2023-06-12T17:00:27Z
dc.date.available	2023-06-12T17:00:27Z
dc.date.created	2000
dc.date.issued	2000
dc.description	Thesis (M. Env. Sci.)--University of Oklahoma, 2000.
dc.description	Includes bibliographical references (leaves 204-205).
dc.description.abstract	Due to limited public and private manpower,citizens have become valuable tools for collecting environmental data. Currently over 700 volunteer environmental monitoring programs in the United States are actively collecting data in various ecosystems to be used by governments and university scientists in order to develop legislation or for use in research. Oklahoma currently has three active volunteer environmental monitoring programs, none of which specifically monitors wetland ecosystems. As stated in the Oklahoma Comprehensive Wetlands Conservation Plan, a goal has been set forth to develop and implement a wetland volunteer monitoring program for the state. This research details the development and implementation of the Wetland Health Assessment Monitoring (WHAM) Program. Through the cooperation of Oklahoma state environmental program directors, as well as directors nationwide, parameters, methods,and associated quality assurance protocols were selected for the program's addendum. The implementation of this pilot program produced valuable feedback and information needed to assure the program is meeting its goals. It is expected that the WHAM Program, when implemented statewide, will become beneficial in assessing the condition of Oklahoma's wetland resources.
dc.format.extent	xiii, 281 leaves
dc.format.medium	xiii, 281 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
dc.identifier.uri	https://shareok.org/handle/11244/337809
dc.language.iso	eng
dc.subject.lcsh	Wetland conservation
dc.subject.lcsh	Environmental monitoring--Oklahoma
dc.subject.lcsh	Volunteer workers in conservation of natural resources--Oklahoma
dc.subject.lcsh	Volunteer workers in environmental protection--Oklahoma
dc.title	Development and implementation of a wetlands volunteer monitoring pilot program for Oklahoma
dc.type	Text
ou.group	School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science