Community Scientists Monitoring Missouri Lakes Since 1992

Quality Data, Quality People

On average, our each of our volunteers has been monitoring Missouri Lakes for more than 8 years.

Volunteer Collected, Laboratory Analyzed

We measure many lake properties. Some are physical (like temperature, clarity, and depth), some are chemical (like concentrations of nutrients), and others are biological (algae, cyanotoxins).

You can participate!

We provide everyone with equipment and training. Click the button below to learn how you can join our effort to protect Missouri’s lakes.

Monitored Lakes

Lake sites indicated with red dots currently have volunteers. Sites with gray dots do not.

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