2020 Volunteer Lake Monitoring for Michigan

 

All Information about the 2020 Volunteer Lake Monitoring program can be found here: https://www.hrwc.org/what-we-do/programs/2020-lake-monitoring/

Please read through that site before you check out the options below. This information will be updated as it becomes available. Please feel free to contact us at MLSA with any questions: info@mymlsa.org or 989-831-5100

Data Sheets

Secchi Disk
Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature
Total Phosphorus Spring
Total Phosphorus Summer
Chlorophyll-a 1
Chlorophyll-a 2

Parameters Supported in 2020

SECCHI DISKS:

  • $24.75: United Scientific SCDSK1 Plastic Secchi Disk
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  • MLSA will not be involved in your secchi disk purchase transaction.

Parameters You Can Continue on Your Own in 2020

DISSOLVED OXYGEN METERS:

Dissolved oxygen meters are not available for use from EGLE in 2020.  But, MLSA can assist you in purchasing a meter for use in 2020, that will meet EGLE’s requirements.

Pro20 Kit Options

$799.00: 607132 – YSI Pro20i dissolved oxygen meter with 10m integral (non-detachable) cable & 2003 polarographic DO/temp sensor and membrane

$998.75: 603173 – YSI Pro20 Pol DO 10m Field Kit: Includes Pro20, Pro20 10m cable, 2003 polarographic DO/temp sensor, membrane & 6262 case

Pro20 Individual Part Options

$497.25: 6050020 – YSI Pro20 dissolved oxygen meter (cable/sensor and membrane sold separately)

$274.55: 60520-10 – YSI Pro20 cable assembly (DO) with temperature sensor, 10m

$327.25: 60520-20 – YSI Pro20 cable assembly (DO) with temperature sensor, 20m

$413.95: 60520-30 – YSI Pro20 cable assembly (DO) with temperature sensor, 30m

$160.65: 605203 – YSI 2003 polarographic DO sensor with yellow 1.25 mil PE membrane kit, Pro Series

$78.41: 603162 – YSI 6262 small soft-sided carrying case for Pro Series meters with up to 10m cable

$108.80: 603075 – YSI 3075 soft-sided carrying case for Pro Series meters

Parameters Not Offered in 2020

Laboratories to Analyze TOTAL PHOSPHORUS or CHLOROPHYLL Samples:

  • Prein & Newhof Laboratory – 3260 Evergreen Dr NE, Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI 49525
  • Call for more information: 616-364-7600 – Total Phosphorus cost/sample: $25 and Chlorophyll-a: $25
  • Trace Analytical Laboratories, Inc. – 2241 Black Creek Road, Muskegon, MI 49444
  • Call for more information: 231-773-5998 – Total Phosphorus cost/sample: $26 and Chlorophyll-a: $52
  • White Water Associates, Inc. – 429 River Lane, Amasa, MI 49903
  • Call for more information: 906-822-7889 – Total Phosphorus cost/sample: $15 and Chlorophyll-a: $25