Secchi Simulator
& Virtual Secchi Re-Certification

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Screen shot of
Virtual Secchi Disk

Welcome to the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program’s online workshop for Virtual Secchi Re-Certification. Certified Water Quality Monitors can log-in to test their knowledge of Secchi disk procedures and take a Secchi reading on a virtual lake. The Secchi Disk Simulator will also allow the public to learn how the VLMP monitors Maine lakes and how to become a volunteer monitor. The site can be accessed by clicking the link on the VLMP home page or directly at www.mainevolunteerlakemonitors.org/recertify.

The Virtual Secchi Re-Certification site will supplement the field re-certification workshops for Secchi monitors. After an evaluation period we hope this new site will allow us to extend the time between field re-certification. The goals are to improve QA/QC, allow more flexibility in timing of Secchi re-certifications and to reduce travel costs for volunteers and the program.

We look forward to your feedback. Please visit the site, take a few readings, answer a few questions then share your comments and suggestions with us by phone at 207-783-7733 or by email at vlmp@mainevlmp.org.

There is also an option for the public to take a demonstration Secchi reading by clicking on the “Try It Out” button. Certified monitors must login however in order for the full test version and to have their results submitted to the VLMP.

The Virtual Secchi Re-Certification site is made possible by support from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and individual donors to the VLMP. The magic behind the site was designed and programmed by ASAP Media Services at the University of Maine.

Testimonials

I just took the virtual secchi re-certification and it’s ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE! It was easy to follow and I had lots of fun practicing on the different types of lakes. BRAVO! What a great job you’ve done!!!!!! - Sue Therrien-Fenn

Great job!!! Saves gas too!! I even learned a few things about team testing, and multiple testing in the questionnaire. Thanks for this timely innovation. Almost as much fun as my Wii. - Herm Voigt

I had to try it out! VERY Impressive! This is going to be a huge time and money saver for all involved. Great job. - Terri Marin

This is awesome! - Peter Vaux

Wow! How cool! - Jennifer Jespersen

I just finished the re-certification (disc) on line and want to commmend everyone involved for streamlining the process. Thanks for your always appreciated hard work. - Barry Kutzen

Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program

vlmp@mainevlmp.org
24 Maple Hill Road, Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-7733
www.MaineVolunteerLakeMonitors.org
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