GWSI guidance -- Required GWSI fields to populate for NAWQA Cycle 3 samples (updated 6/5/2014)
PCODE guidance -- Required PCODES to populate for NAWQA Cycle 3
Forms for permission to sample-- example 1 | example 2 (modify for your use)
Form for permission to drill a well -- from GWPD15 chapter of Techniques and Methods report 1-A1 on GW technical procedures of the USGS
SWUDS guidance -- How to use a SWUDS site for a USGS network
Project Networks: Specific information for setting up Cycle 3 networks (updated 10/23/2017): Detailed Instructions | Tables showing exact entries for each network
Sampling Plan
GWPlan -- the Groundwater Sampling Plan (Access database). This shows the number of samples planned for each analyte by network and the PROPOSAL NUMBER FOR SUBMITTING SAMPLES. Review the plan to see what environmental and QC samples to collect for your network. (updated 2/04/2025)
TIP: To download the GWPlan, RIGHT CLICK on the link and SAVE AS, to ensure you have the most recent copy insted of a cached version.
Sample collection and submission
protocols -- "How To" instructions
about sampling and shipping, and sample submission forms
and examples of completed sample submission forms
Project Networks: Specific information for setting up Cycle 3 networks (updated 10/23/2017): Detailed Instructions | Tables showing exact entries for each network
Well Inventory Template -- used for generation of Well Owner Reports and Data Tracking (updated 1/6/2015). Send completed Well Inventories to Jim Kingsbury jakingsb@usgs.gov -- .
