Measuring Ecological Health - Slide 26

Current State of the Science

Consistent, state-conducted, national monitoring is possible now
Statistical detection of changes and trends in ecological condition in support of GPRA is available now
EMAP Design and Analysis Team can assist with implementing 305(b) portion of CALM Guidance now
ORD is developing new monitoring designs to assist with 303(d) listing now
EMAP will demonstrate methods for large river systems in the Mississippi Drainage Basin beginning in FY03