Meeteetse Conservation District SURFACE WATER SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PLAN For E. coli and Chemical Sampling Within the Meeteetse Conservation District December, 2005

The MCD began its involvement with water quality sampling and monitoring in 1996 when they participated with School District 16 employees ( Meeteetse High School and Grade School) at the Teton Science School (TSS) Water Quality Training Program. Following the TSS training, the MCD conducted preliminary qualitative sampling on three monitoring points- two on the Greybull River and one on the Wood River. The MCD also received training from the State Department of Environmental Quality water quality professionals. Since then the MCD has invested both time and money through the employment of a professional staff and the use of state-of-the-art water quality sampling equipment.

In mid 1997 the MCD began a one-year sampling program, and due to the results of the sampling, which incorporated both on-site and EPA certified lab analysis, decided to continue a limited sampling protocol through mid-year 2000, at which time the MCD re-planned and instituted policy of a monthly sampling protocol and the number of sites was increased to six.

In 2005, the sampling and analysis plan (SAP) was re-written to fit current needs and regulatory guidelines, and was subsequently approved by Wyoming DEQ in 2006. Under the current SAP, fewer sites are being monitored, but more samples are being collected.

Samples are collected for E. coli (measured using the Colilert methodology), turbidity, and chemical constituents. Physical measurements normally include dissolved oxygen, conductivity, pH, and temperature. The Wyoming Department of Agriculture - Analytical Lab performs the chemical analysis and has worked with the MCD since the inception of the program.

Strategic watershed planning on the Greybull River has evolved in response to concerns about water quality and as a result of statewide watershed planning efforts of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality - Water Quality Division (WQD), the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA), and the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD). Guidance for the watershed planning effort will come from the WQD, WDA, WACD, as well as other sources.

The MCD has facilitated the creation of the Greybull River Watershed Plan Steering Committee. The committee is made up of persons working towards the development of a comprehensive plan for continued or improved health of the Greybull River watershed within Park County . Additional members are welcome. For more information please feel free to contact the MCD.

E . coli monitoring and septic information

Photos of Water Sampling Sites

Clean Water Act