Welcome to the RMB Lakes Monitoring Program! We are so excited that you want to be a part of helping to protect and preserve our Minnesota lakes for future generations. As a citizen scientist you will have the opportunity to collect valuable data that is used on a local and statewide level. Knowing how to properly collect water samples is key to high quality results! Here are some resources to get you started. Or if you are returning to the program they can serve as great refreshers too, before the next sampling season.
The following video is our seasonal kick off presentation. This presentation provides all the information you will need to properly fill out the paper work and deliver your samples safely to the lab. Also in this instructional video, we will go over how to use our online database so that you access your data! This database gives you numerous different ways to pull your data, so that you can share your findings with others!
Lakes Monitoring Program: Introduction
How to use an Integrated Sampler
Integrated Sampler Maintenance and Care
Zebra Mussel Veliger Sample Collection Training
Zebra Mussel Veliger Monitoring Procedure
Detroit Lakes Laboratory - (Main Headquarters)
Address: 22796 County Highway 6 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: 218-846-1465
Email: customerservice@rmbel.com
Virginia Laboratory
Address: 110 ½ S 15th Avenue W Virginia, MN 55792
Phone: 218-440-2043
Email: customerserviceHB@rmbel.com
Fridays Closed
Burnsville Laboratory
Address: 501 Highway 13 E Suite #104 Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-456-8470
Email: customerserviceBL@rmbel.com