Citizens Monitoring Bacteria

Regional Monitoring Activities

Six upper-Midwest states were awarded the three-year grant (2003-2006) to assess the accuracy and reliability of E. coli bacteria test kits when used by volunteers monitoring surface water. Each state plays a different role in the project.

Click here to learn more about each State's contribution

Nationwide Monitoring Activities

Several states nationwide also support volunteers doing bacteria monitoring.

Click here to see the list of states involved

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