Missouri's Lake Volunteers Collect Great Data!

Our typical volunteer has over 200 hours of experience collecting and processing water samples

The 2018 LMVP Data Report is now available

2019 LMVP Sampling Schedule

• General Sampling Calendar
• Lake of the Ozarks
• SW Missouri - Table Rock, Taneycomo, Bull Shoals, Stockton, Pomme de Terre

Tracking Lake Stratification and Turnover

We have some new tools for measuring water temperature at different lake depths

2017 Lake Report

In 2017, LMVP volunteers monitored 117 sites on 64 lakes throughout Missouri. Check out the data here.

LMVP volunteers monitoring another algal toxin

We are now measuring cylindrospermopsin concentrations in many Missouri Lakes

LMVP Sampling Diagram

This graphic shows the highpoints of how to collect and process water samples for the Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Program.

Is it a Lake or a Pond? How do you tell the difference?

We'll try to answer this age-old question once and for all!

What's happening at the lake's surface?

The next time you are paddling around a lake or pond, take a closer look at the surface of the water, especially near the shoreline. You will be surprised at what's going on!

Measuring Algal Toxins in Missouri Lakes

See the results of the 2015 algal toxin monitoring and phone apps for lake lovers.

Make your own swing sampler!

Tired of lying down on the pontoon boat to collect a water sample? This easy to make device keeps your belly dry!

Instructions are available here.

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