Digital PCR,California's Source ID Manual, and US EPA tests: Developments in Microbial Source Tracking A California Water Quality Monitoring Collaboration Network Webinar - Presented on January 15, 2015. Improvements in Microbial Source Tracking, including the use of advanced Digital PCR technology, release of the official California Source ID Manual, and development of US EPA tests for Human, Cattle and Dog, have enabled watershed managers throughout California to better identify the causes of fecal waste in their waterways. The purpose of this presentation is to educate watershed practitioners on recent developments in Microbial Source Tracking (MST) and how they can be used to support bacteria pollution monitoring and remediation within TMDL implementation and NPDES stormwater discharge permitting. Presenters: Mauricio Larenas As Chief Operating Officer of Source Molecular Corporation, Mauricio Larenas has helped thousands of water managers across the country understand the importance of source identification. He has assisted countless of researchers seeking to improve source tracking technologies. Mauricio is currently developing an analytical data management system, which will be in full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation requirements. He is working closely with Source Molecular’s highly trained scientists to document the laboratory’s high quality and world-class standards. Grace S. Anderson Grace Anderson is the current Business Development Manager of Source Molecular Corporation. Over the past year alone, Grace has assisted over 40 organizations in the development of fecal source identification projects. She contributes a broad outlook which she has gained through her international professional experience that has spanned three continents (Africa, Asia, and North America). Through her previous position as Skynet Worldwide’s Import & Export Logistic Manager, Grace learned the importance of organization and management of multi-tiered complex projects. Over the last three years, Grace has built relationships with hundreds of local watershed managers and state regulators by educating them on the latest analytical tools available for identifying and remediating fecal pollution, which can have significant health and economic impacts on a community. She hopes to continue building these relationships with the overall goal of being able to help. Visit the CWQMCN at: www.mywaterquality.ca.gov/monitoring_council/collaboration_network/

• published: 16 Jan 2015
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