| CollectionMethodCode | CollectionMethodName | CollectionMethodDescr | LastUpdateDate | | ActiveSampler | ActiveSampler | Sample collected by continuous active sampler. | 2021-04-28 |
| Algae_EMAP | Algae_EMAP | EMAP collection method for algae samples | 2007-09-01 |
| Algae_EPA_NWS | Algae_EPA_NWS | EPA Non wadeable streams for algae samples | 2011-05-24 |
| Algae_RWB | Algae_Reach-WideBenthos | Reach-Wide Benthos collection method for freshwater algae samples | 2012-06-29 |
| Algae_RWB1_SFEel | Algae_RWB1_SFEel | Algae RWB1 South Fork Eel River samples | 2011-06-08 |
| Algae_SCCWRP | Algae_SCCWRP | SCCWRP collection method for algae samples | 2010-02-18 |
| Algae_SNARL | Algae_SNARL | SNARL collection method for algae samples | 2011-05-24 |
| Algae_SWAMP | Algae_SWAMP | SWAMP collection method for algae samples | 2010-02-18 |
| Algal Mat_Benthic | Algal Mat_Benthic | Algal mat attached to benthic substrate. Filamentous algae and/or cyanobacteria colonies attached together in a layer that appears as a mat. Algal mat consist of layers of loosely associated organisms (easily separated by hand) or tough mat. | 2018-01-03 |
| Algal Mat_Surface | Algal Mat_Surface | Algal mat detached from benthic substrate. Filamentous algae and/or cyanobacteria colonies attached together in a layer that appears as a mat. Algal mats consist of layers of loosely associated organisms (easily separated by hand) or tough mats. | 2018-01-03 |
| AutoSampler | AutoSampler | Sample integrated over time specified in the sampling protocol | 2017-05-23 |
| AutoSampler24h | 24 hour auto sampler | Sample is integrated over 24 hours | 2007-09-01 |
| AutoSampler2d | 2 day auto sampler | Sample is integrated over 2 days | 2024-08-14 |
| AutoSampler30d | 30 day auto sampler | sample is integrated over 30 days | 2012-07-25 |
| Autosampler3d | 3 day auto sampler | Sample is integrated over 3 days | 2017-05-18 |
| AutoSampler3h | 3 hour auto sampler | Sample is integrated over 3 hours | 2011-05-11 |
| AutoSampler4.5h | 4.5 hour auto sampler | Sample is integrated over 4.5 hours | 2011-05-11 |
| AutoSampler4d | 4 day auto sampler | Sample is integrated over 4 days | 1900-01-01 |
| AutoSampler5d | 5 day auto sampler | Sample is integrated over 5 days | 2024-08-14 |
| AutoSampler7d | 7 day auto sampler | Sample is integrated over 7 days | 2007-09-01 |
| AutoSamplerManual | Auto sampler manually triggered | Sample is integrated over length of pumpout | 2012-06-13 |
| AutoSamplerStorm | Auto sampler automatically triggered | Sample is integrated over length of storm | 2012-08-21 |
| Bag | Bag | Organisms were deployed in a bagged enclosure is not maintained with a treatment | 2007-09-01 |
| Bag_MNT | Bag maintained | Bags are maintained with a treatment | 2007-09-01 |
| Bank/Tow | Bank/Tow | Bank/Tow | 2011-10-19 |
| BMI_ArtSub | BMI_ArtificialSubstrate | Artificial Substrate collections for benthic macroinvertebrates (BMI) samples | 2011-08-08 |
| BMI_CSBP_Comp | BMI_CSBP_Composite | CSBP collection method for composited (i.e., samples from distinct transects were combined) freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) samples | 2009-03-18 |
| BMI_CSBP_Trans | BMI_CSBP_Transects | CSBP collection method for non-composited (i.e., samples from distinct transects were processed separately) freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) samples | 2009-03-18 |
| BMI_DRIFT | BMI_Drift_Net | Drift net sample to collect benthic and terrestrial organisms floating in free flowing water of streams or rivers | 2021-02-03 |
| BMI_RWB | BMI_Reach-WideBenthos | Reach-Wide Benthos collection method for freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) samples | 2008-03-26 |
| BMI_RWB_MCM | BMI_Margin-Ctr-Margin | Margin-Center-Margin collection method for freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) samples | 2008-11-14 |
| BMI_RWB1_SFEel | BMI_RWB1_SFEel | BMI RWB1 South Fork Eel River collections | 2011-07-20 |
| BMI_SNARL | BMI_SNARL | SNARL collection method for freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) samples; collected from 5 randomly selected riffles | 2010-10-05 |
| BMI_TRC | BMI_TargetedRiffleComposite | Targeted Riffle Composite collection method for freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) samples | 2008-03-26 |
| Bryo_DS | Bryo_DryStreams | Bryophyte collection method for dry stream samples | 2019-04-30 |
| Cage | Cage | Hard cage structure is not maintained with a treatment | 2007-09-01 |
| Cage_MNT | Cage maintained | Hard cage structure is maintained with a treatment | 2007-09-01 |
| Field | Field Method | Method for measures collected in the field | 2013-05-22 |
| Field_Cont | Field_Continuous | Method for continuous measures collected in the field | 2011-12-21 |
| Fish_EMAP | Fish_EMAP | EMAP collection method for fish samples | 2007-09-01 |
| FishDerby | Fish Derby | Organism collected by non-agency personnel during fish derby | 2008-02-22 |
| Habitat_CSBP | Habitat_CSBP | CSBP collection method for physical habitat (PHAB) characteristics | 2007-09-01 |
| Habitat_EMAP | Habitat_EMAP | EMAP collection method for physical habitat (PHAB) characteristics | 2007-09-01 |
| Habitat_Generic | Habitat_Generic | Used for SWAMP field observations or as a Generic collection method for physical habitat (PHAB) characteristics that are not collected using a specific method | 2012-10-09 |
| Habitat_RipRAM | Habitat_RipRAM | RipRAM collection method for physical habitat Riparian Rapid Assessment Method | 2019-05-15 |
| Habitat_SNARL | Habitat_SNARL | Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory (SNARL) collection method for physical habitat (PHAB) characteristics | 2008-03-26 |
| Habitat_SWAMP | Habitat_SWAMP | SWAMP collection method for physical habitat (PHAB) characteristics | 2012-10-11 |
| Hook | Hook And Line | Hook and Line used to collect sample | 2008-02-22 |
| Lentic_CSBP | Lentic_CSBP | CSBP collection method for lentic samples | 2008-03-26 |
| Littoral | Littoral | Littoral | 2011-10-19 |
| MI_RWB | MI_Reach-WideBenthos | Reach-Wide Benthos collection method for freshwater macroinvertebrate (MI) samples | 2012-06-29 |
| Net | Net | Net used to collect sample e.g. fyke net, gill net, cast net, plankton net | 2009-04-13 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable, use for LABQA, FieldQA and Field Observations | 2013-05-22 |
| Not Recorded | Not Recorded | Collection method not recorded | 2007-09-01 |
| Other | Other | Other | 2011-10-19 |
| PassiveSampler | PassiveSampler | Sample is passively integrated over a given period of time | 2012-10-04 |
| Scum | Scum | Buoyant microorganisms or detritus that form scum (or foam); found on the surface of water or pushed on shore. | 2018-01-03 |
| Sed_Core | Sediment_Core | Method for sediment core collection | 2007-09-01 |
| Sed_Grab | Sediment_Grab | Method for generic sediment collection that was either grab or integrated | 2007-09-01 |
| Sed_Load_Est | Sediment Load Estimation Method | Method for estimating street dirt loads developed by Selbig & Bannerman (2007) | 2016-07-18 |
| Seine | Seine | used for beach seine collection | 2007-09-01 |
| Shock | Shock | Eboat or back-pack electroshock methods used to collect sample | 2007-09-01 |
| Spear | Spear | Spear fishing used to collect sample | 2009-04-13 |
| TerInvt_T_DS | TerrInvert_Trap_DryStreams | Trap collection method for dry stream terrestrial invertebrate samples | 2019-04-30 |
| TerInvt_V_DS | TerrInvert_Veg_DryStreams | Vegetative bag collection method for dry stream terrestrial invertebrate samples | 2019-04-30 |
| Tissue_Grab | Tissue_Grab | Method for generic tissue collection | 2007-11-14 |
| Trap | Trap | Trap used to collect organism | 2007-09-01 |
| Trawl | Trawl | Trawl used to collect sample e.g. otter trawl | 2007-09-01 |
| Water_Grab | Water_Grab | Method for generic water collection that was either grab or integrated | 2013-01-29 |
| Water_Integrated_Depth | Water_Integrated_Depth | Multiple samples collected at varying depths from a single point along a vertical column, that are combined to create a single sample. | 2018-01-03 |
| Water_Integrated_Horizontal | Water_Integrated_Horizontal | Multiple grab samples collected at a single depth from various points along horizontal path, that are combined to create a single sample. | 2018-01-03 |
