Water Monitoring and Reporting

On-line Databases and Maps

• Data maps and downloads - Access to selected data, geographically referenced, from a number of the department's databases via Google Earth and other formats.
• Maine Environmental and Geographic Analysis Database (EGAD) - Information on the Maine DEP's EGAD which houses a broad range of monitoring and assessment data including physical, chemical, biological and spatial data.

Monitoring by Resource Type

• Coastal (marine) waters
• Lakes
• Rivers & streams
• Wetlands

Cross-Resource Issues, Reports, Programs and Documents

• Biological Monitoring
• Comprehensive Monitoring & Assessment Strategy (pdf)
• Continuous Monitoring Water Quality Standard Operating Procedure (pdf)
• Coastal (Marine) Beaches
• Freshwater Swim Beaches
• Invasive Aquatic Plants
• Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Reports (305b/303d)
• Sustainable Water Use Program
• Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) documents
• Toxics

Other Information

• Classification of Maine waters

For additional information and assistance on Maine DEP's Water Monitoring and Reporting, please contact Wendy Garland at (207) 615-2451.