Figure 1
Highlights the two field testing regions in Texas: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (red, Phase I) and the Austin-San Antonio corridor (yellow, Phase II).
Figure 2
Stakeholder to outcome pathways in watershed management.
Figure 3
The Active Citizen and Community Education for Science Standards (ACCESS) program water workshop locations in relation to watershed protection plans (WPPs).
Table 1
Standardized training resources for citizen science and community science optical brightener (CCS OB) monitoring.
| RESOURCE | LOCATION | PRIMARY PURPOSE | FORMAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | Supplemental file 4: Manual | Provides background information, protocols, supply lists, and detailed instructions | Comprehensive written document (PDF/print) |
| Final Field Guide | Supplemental file 5: Final Field Guide | Step-by-step instructions for in-field use, condensed from the manual | One-page, double-sided quick reference sheet (PDF/print) |
| Monitoring Form | Supplemental file 6: Monitoring Form | Standardized data collection tool; includes critical steps and quality control checks | Data sheet for field use (print/digital entry) |
| Prerequisite Module | Supplemental file 7: Prerequisite Module | Pre-training module to build baseline knowledge | Online module |
| PowerPoint Slides | Supplemental file 8: PowerPoint Slides | Day-of training presentation | Slide deck (digital) |
| Equipment List | Supplemental file 9: Equipment List | Cost estimates and purchasing information for required materials | Webpage |
| Instructional Videos | https://www.youtube.com/txstreamteam | Demonstrate OB protocols and field techniques visually | YouTube videos, linked and shareable |
| Trainer Checklist | Supplemental file 10: Trainer Checklist | Ensures trainers cover consistent topics during each session | One-page checklist (PDF/print) |
| Training Participant Packet | Supplemental file 11: Training Participant Packet | Day-of training packet for trainees to complete throughout the training and keep (includes the Monitoring Form and Field Guide) | Printed packet (PDF/print) |