A GUIDE TO USING THE RMB LAKES DATABASE

  • One Page Lake Summary

    Select your county and lake name in the search query. This report will give you access to a one page lake report summarizing information about your lake morphology, data, trends, and ecoregion comparisons. 

  • Sample Date Results

    This tool provides all the available information specific to a sampling date. In the search query, enter your county, lake name, site number, and sample date. This report allows you to view metadata such as physical condition and recreational suitability. 

  • Individual Lake Data Summary

    Table Format

    By entering your county, lake name, site number, and a desired date range, you are able to query historical data in a table format. This is useful if you are interested in comparing annual averages or viewing data for a whole monitoring season. 


    Graph Format

    This query is similar to the table format, but the data is displayed as a graph. Visualizing your data is helpful in identifying seasonal patterns and trends over time. 

  • Multi-Lake Data Summary

    This is a useful tool if you are interested in comparing your lake to other nearby lakes. Enter your county and a desired date range to view all available data for lakes in your county.

  • Trend Analysis Report

    Select your county, lake name, site number, date range, and parameter of interest. This report generates a graph as well as a trend analysis based on the Mann Kendall statistical test. It is important to have 8 - 10 years of consecutive data for accurate trend analysis.