Water Quality Monitoring

The Kalispel Natural Resources Division (KNRD) uses physical, chemical and biological measurements to assess water quality and watershed conditions in selected Pend Oreille River tributaries. Physical indicators include stream flow and geomorphic measurements. Standard chemical measurements include pH balance, conductivity, dissolved oxygen and temperature. Bacteriological analysis and seasonal macro invertebrate surveys are a few of the biological tests used. Results are then analyzed and summarized. Annual water quality assessment reports are available on the Government Reports page.

In the summer of 2001, we commissioned a Forward Looking Infrared Radiometry survey of the Pend Oreille River and much of the LeClerc Creek drainage. The summary report is available on the Government Reports page.

The Kalispel Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) details the monitoring and assurance procedures and available through the Government Reports page.