Protocol for monitoring metals in Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri: Version 1.0

Christopher J. Schmitt; William G. Brumbaugh; John M. Besser; Jo Ellen Hinck; David E. Bowles; Lloyd W. Morrison; Michael H. Williams

doi:10.3133/ofr20081269

Protocol for monitoring metals in Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri: Version 1.0

Open-File Report 2008-1269

Prepared in cooperation with the National Park Service

By: Christopher J. Schmitt, William G. Brumbaugh, John M. Besser, Jo Ellen Hinck, David E. Bowles, Lloyd W. Morrison, and Michael H. Williams

https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20081269

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Abstract

The National Park Service is developing a monitoring plan for the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in southeastern Missouri. Because of concerns about the release of lead, zinc, and other metals from lead-zinc mining to streams, the monitoring plan will include mining-related metals. After considering a variety of alternatives, the plan will consist of measuring the concentrations of cadmium, cobalt, lead, nickel, and zinc in composite samples of crayfish (Orconectes luteus or alternate species) and Asian clam (Corbicula fluminea) collected periodically from selected sites. This document, which comprises a protocol narrative and supporting standard operating procedures, describes the methods to be employed prior to, during, and after collection of the organisms, along with procedures for their chemical analysis and quality assurance; statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of the data; and for modifying the protocol narrative and supporting standard operating procedures. A list of supplies and equipment, data forms, and sample labels are also included. An example based on data from a pilot study is presented.

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Additional publication details
Publication type	Report
Publication Subtype	USGS Numbered Series
Title	Protocol for monitoring metals in Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri: Version 1.0
Series title	Open-File Report
Series number	2008-1269
DOI	10.3133/ofr20081269
Edition	Version 1.0
Year Published	2008
Language	English
Publisher	U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location	Reston, VA
Contributing office(s)	Columbia Environmental Research Center
Description	vi, 43 p.
Country	United States
State	Missouri
Other Geospatial	Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Google Analytic Metrics	Metrics page