(a) A program has been developed for the purpose of monitoring Reservation waters based upon the beneficial uses assigned to each stream and the potential point and nonpoint source pollution which can be attributed to the activities taking place in each watershed. The purposes of these water quality monitoring efforts are for the collection of water quality parameters and all other constituents known to affect water quality, which is and will continue to be used in the development and implementation of future water quality standards and other management programs.

(b) YTEP, along with the Fisheries Program, is currently monitoring priority streams on the Reservation which include: Blue Creek, McGarvey Creek, Ke’pel Creek, Achelth Creek, Gist Creek, Tully Creek, Turwar Creek and the mainstem Klamath including the lower estuary. These waterways have been determined to be of top priority for water quality monitoring based on the beneficial uses assigned to them. YTEP plans to expand the monitoring program to additional waterways as funding and personnel become available. [Res. 04-46 § 4.3, adopted, 8/25/2004.]