water quality

A full stream runs after the October 2021s storm.

Field Updates October 2021: First Rain, Groundwater Recharge, and Runoff

Nov 05, 2021

Bioassessment 2021: the results are in! How healthy are local creeks? Plus a new video!

Oct 22, 2021

This student measures for pH

Day in the Life of a Marine Chemistry Research Student: Testing Ocean Chemistry in Morro Bay

Jun 25, 2021

Makenzie, our Monitoring Projects Coordinator, at our site located on the Sandspit. Staff access the site via stand up paddle boards

Field Updates May 2021: Spring Eelgrass Monitoring

Jun 04, 2021

Monitoring staff conducts bioassessment site scouting in the Morro Bay watershed

Field Updates March 2021: Volunteer Monitoring Program Updates and Bioassessment Site Scouting

Apr 02, 2021

A San Diego Dorid in eelgrass.

Field Updates January 2021: Wildlife, Rainfall, and Flow Monitoring

Feb 05, 2021

Closeup of a tidbit

Continuous Water Temperature Monitoring in Our Creeks

Oct 02, 2020

Giant Water Bugs, also known as “Toe-Biters,” are large invertebrate predators with a powerful bite! Females typically deposit their eggs onto the males’ back, and the male “Toe-Biter” keeps the eggs safe until they hatch.

Bioassessment 2020: Highlights from the Season

Aug 14, 2020

Field Updates September, 2019: Stream Profiling and Bay Monitoring

Oct 04, 2019

Factors That Affect Eelgrass Growth in Morro Bay #1: Physical Conditions

Dec 21, 2018