CLMP Documents

This page includes all of the documentation and forms that volunteers in the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) need to complete their sampling, including sampling procedures, sample turn-in schedules and locations, good sampling reminders, and data forms.

2025 Program Documents

CLMP Manual– Contains background information and all parameter procedures.
CLMP Lake Sampling Site (Field ID) Number List (last updated March 2024)
2025 Spring Phosphorus turn-in schedule (Subject to change)
2025 Summer Phosphorus sampling and turn-in schedule (Subject to change)
2025 Chlorophyll sampling and turn-in schedule (Subject to change)
CLMP Refund Policy
Annual CLMP Summary Reports
Individual Lake Data Reports
Fact Sheet: Decontamination of Field Equipment

Parameter Documents and Information

Please click on the monitoring parameters below to expand detailed information about each.

Secchi Disk Transparency

Secchi Disk Fact Sheet
Secchi Quick Reference Procedures
2025 Secchi Data Form
Secchi Full Monitoring Procedures are available in the CLMP Manual
Instructions for Building Your Own Secchi Disk
Secchi Good Sampling Reminders
Visit the Lake Training webpage to view a Secchi Disk training video and other training materials

Total Phosphorus (Spring & Summer)

Total Phosphorus Fact Sheet
Phosphorus procedure checklist
2024 Spring Phosphorus Turn-in Date and Time
2025 Spring Phosphorus Data Form
2024 Summer Phosphorus Sampling Schedule
2025 Summer Phosphorus Data Form
TP Full Monitoring Procedures are available in the CLMP Manual
TP Good Sampling Reminders
Visit the Lake Training webpage to view a Total Phosphorus training video and other training materials

Chlorophyll-a

Chlorophyll Fact Sheet
Chlorophyll Procedure Checklist
2024 Chlorophyll Sampling Schedule
2025 Chlorophyll Data Form 1 (May, June)
2025 Chlorophyll Data Form 2 (July, Aug, Sept)
Chlorophyll Full Monitoring Procedures are available in the CLMP Manual
Chlorophyll Good Sampling Reminders
Visit the Lake Training webpage to view a Chlorophyll-a training video and other training materials

Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature

Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Fact Sheet
DO-Temp Procedure Checklist
2025 DO-Temp Data Form
DO-Temp Data Plotting Form
DO-Temp Full Monitoring Procedures are available in the CLMP Manual
DO-Temp Good Sampling Reminders
Visit the Lake Training webpage for additional DO-Temp training materials

Aquatic Plant Mapping

Aquatic Plant Fact Sheet
Aquatic Plant Survey Procedures are available in the CLMP Manual
Sampling Rake Assembly Instructions
A Citizen’s Guide for the Identification, Mapping and Management of the Common Rooted Aquatic Plants of Michigan Lakes (MSU Extension WQ55) – One printed copy is provided to each enrolled lake. Additional printed copies may be purchased from shop.msu.edu (search for WQ55).
Field Data Sheet (page 51 of Citizen’s Guide)
Summary Data Sheet (page 58 of Citizen’s Guide)
Starry Stonewort Fact Sheet
Michigan Aquatic Invasive Species Watch List
Example Plant Density Calculation
Visit the Lake Training webpage to view an Aquatic Plant Identification and Mapping training video and other training materials

Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch

Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch Fact Sheet and Brochure (tri-fold style for 8.5 x 11 paper)
2025 Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch Data Form (and Example Completed Report)
Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch Procedures (see also: CLMP Manual)
Sampling Rake Assembly Instructions
Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch Teamwork Tips
A Michigan Boater’s Guide to Selected Invasive Aquatic Plants (MSU Extension E3189)– One water-resistant printed copy is provided to each enrolled lake. Additional water-resistant printed copies may be purchased from shop.msu.edu (search for E3189).
Plant Photography Card with Scale – can be laminated for use with wet plants
Integrated Pest Management for Nuisance Exotics in Michigan Inland Lakes (MSU Extension WQ56)
Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership – Aquatic Invasive Species (A collection of some of the best aquatic invasive species websites from Michigan agencies and organizations.)
Starry Stonewort Fact sheet
Michigan Aquatic Invasive Species Watch List
Visit the Lake Training webpage to view an Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch informational video and other training materials

Score the Shore (Lakeshore Habitat Assessment)

Score the Shore Fact Sheet
2025 Score the Shore Data Form
Score the Shore procedure
Visit the Lake Training webpage for additional Lakeshore Habitat Assessment training materials

A MiCorps volunteer receives one-on-one assistance from an aquatic plant expert during a recent field visit to Bruin Lake (Washtenaw County).

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