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HIGH QUALITY DATA COLLECTION
SWRP standards for reliability of student-collected data are
very high. The implementation of a rigorous quality assurance /quality control
(QA/QC) program is coordinated and supervised by SWRP staff. Our plan includes
high level technical training of teachers, synthetic sample analysis prior to
field sampling by students, duplicate sample analysis by professional labs, ID
verification of species by field experts, and technical assistance in classroom
and field by science professionals. The reproducibility of SWRP data allows
local agencies to use the data to make policy decisions, thereby increasing
their interest and participation in the project. Students are encouraged to
recognize the value and impact of their studies on the management of local
watersheds. SWRP brings the resources of the community into the school setting,
enabling students to collect useful data and gain a sense of stewardship for their
local watershed.
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