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Impaired Waters and TMDLs

TMDL Effectiveness Monitoring Data and Plans

A series of guides for TMDL effectiveness monitoring data and plans.

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Technical Guidance for Exploring TMDL Effectiveness Monitoring Data (PDF)(24 pp, 1 MB)
Technical Guidance for Designing a TMDL Effectiveness Monitoring Plan (PDF)(11 pp, 279 K)
Recommendations for TMDL Effectiveness Monitoring Plans (PDF)(7 pp, 220 K)
Data-driven Planning for TMDL Effectiveness Monitoring & Statistical Test Selection for Analysis of Monitoring Data (PDF)(69 pp, 2 MB)