Benthic HAB Monitoring

Procedures

Video Recording of Revised Benthic/Toxic Algal Mat Guidance Training (May 2025)

This recording is of the virtual training that supported the CCHAB network in rolling out the newly revised Statewide Benthic/Toxic Algal Mats Guidance for Recreational Waters. The recording can be found in the SWAMP FHAB folder as well as on YouTube.

2025_FHAB_Benthic_SOP_2pager.pdf

2-page Field SOP Cheat Sheet

This 2-pager provides a high-level overview of the field standard operating procedure (SOP) and is meant to be taken out into the field and used for general reference when monitoring benthic HABs. This resource can be found, along with the training recording, in the SWAMP FHAB Google Drive folder as well.

Go to Training Resources folder

Harmful Algal Mats Brochure.pdf

Algal Mat Brochure

This brochure can be used to teach the public about benthic Cyanobacteria blooms. This is a great resource to distribute at park entrances, trailheads, and fishing stores.

Videos

20231101_benthic_visual_assessment.mov

Algal Mat Visual Assessment

20231101_benthic_composite_sample.mov

Algal Mat Composite Sample

Planning Documents

Water Quality Monitoring Plan Checklist.docx

Monitoring Plan Template

Monitoring Supply List

Printable Documents

Monitoring Checklist.docx

Sample Day Check List

1 per sample event

Field Data Sheet

1 per sample location

Visual Guide

Short 2-page guide to identify benthic cyanobacteria

For Bend Genetics Shipments

FY 23.24 Partner Monitoring COC.pdf

Bend Genetics Chain of Custody (COC)

1 per waterbody

Bend Shipping Label Information

Shipping Label Information for Bend Genetics

*Do not ship on Friday or Saturday

For UC Santa Cruz Shipments

UCSC COC blank.xlsx

UCSC Chain of Custody (COC)

1 per cooler shipment

UCSC Shipping Label Information.docx

Shipping Label Information for UCSC

*Do not ship on Friday or Saturday

CyanoHABs Laboratory List

Use this laboratory list if you are looking for a different lab to perform cyanoHAB monitoring.

cyanohab-lab-list-update-2022-final.pdf

Return Cooler

Work with your regional staff person to receive return shipping label for your cooler. Staff contact information can be found here.

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