Surface Water Monitoring
The Monitoring Program is responsible for all surface water monitoring activities conducted by the Watershed Protection Program.
Program Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: collection, analysis, and reporting of chemical, biological, and physical monitoring data in support of statewide water quality assessment and TMDL development efforts.
Additionally, the Monitoring Program conducts complaint investigations, offers technical support to local groups involved in water quality monitoring and watershed planning, and offers support to WYPDES compliance inspection staff.
Water quality designated uses protected in Wyoming waters: Agriculture, Fisheries, Industry, Drinking water, Recreation, Scenic value, Aquatic life other than fish, Wildlife, and Fish consumption.
2026 Surface Water Monitoring Plan
Click on the map below to access Wyoming’s Assessed Waters, Surface Water Monitoring Locations, and TMDL Map. This web map provides access to:
- summary information about each of Wyoming’s lakes and streams that have been assessed against Wyoming’s water quality standards,
- monitoring locations and links to data request portals,
- and watersheds for which TMDLs have been completed.
