This reference is intended to provide guidance for those planning, conducting, or evaluating water quality monitoring programs. The authors note that as water quality has become an increasing critical issue for both people and ecosystems, it also becomes more important that those professionals responsible for testing and assessment are properly trained. The wide range of topics includes: regulations and policy development, standards, project planning and quality system implementation, sampling in streams and canals, field measurements, sampling and analysis of emerging pollutants, and examples of water quality monitoring. Editors Li (soil and water sciences, U. of Florida), Migliaccio (agricultural and biological engineering, U. of Florida), and 21 co-authors contributed to the book. A DVD is enclosed. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)