A GUIDE TO USING THE RMB LAKES DATABASE

One Page 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 Summary Table

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.

Individual Lake Summary Graph

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

Multi Lake 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.