TY - JOUR
TI - The “data-rich but information-poor” syndrome in water quality monitoring
AU - Ward, R
AU - Loftis, J
AU - McBride, G
T2 - Environmental Management
AB - Water quality monitoring conducted routinely over time at fixed sites has been a part of most water quality management efforts for many years. It has been assumed that such monitoring plays a major role in management. However, the lack of routine data analysis, and reporting of information derived from such analysis, points up the fact that the exact nature of the role of routine, fixed-station monitoring is poorly defined.There is a need to very clearly define this role in the design of such systems if routine monitoring is to efficiently and effectively meet the information expectations placed on it. Design of routine monitoring systems will therefore have to consider not only the where, what, and when of sampling, but also why. A framework for including the “why” of monitoring in the design process is proposed and experience with using the framework in New Zealand is discussed.
DA - 1986/05//
PY - 1986
VL - 10
SP - 291
EP - 297
UR - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2FBF01867251
DO - 10.1007/BF01867251
LA - English
KW - Physical Environment
KW - Water Quality
ER -