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| California Wetland Monitoring Workgroup Tenets of a State Wetland and Riparian Monitoring Program (WRAMP) 72 pages; April 2010 |
CWMW_WRAMPTenets.pdf
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CRAM Flowchart
Updated CRAM Flowchart; July, 2016 |
UPDATED CRAM Flowchart_July2016.pdf
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CRAM User's Manual version 6.1
April 2013 |
2013-04-22_CRAM_manual_6.1 all.pdf
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Data Quality Assurance Plan for CRAM
Data Quality Assurance Plan for CRAM, California Wetland Monitoring Workgroup, version 7; October 2018 |
CRAM data QA plan v7-2018.10.pdf
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| Technical Bulletin: Using CRAM to Assess Wetland Projects as an Element of Regulatory and Management Programs California Wetlands Monitoring Workgroup This document supports consistent and appropriate application of CRAM for regulatory, mitigation, and restoration projects across a variety of state and federal agency programs. It does not constitute official guidance or policy by any agency, rather it addresses a set of technical issues and considerations. Users are encouraged to consult with agency staff on questions regarding use of CRAM in specific project circumstances. September 2019 98 pages |
2019CRAM_TechnicalBulletin.pdf
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CRAM Photo Dictionary
The CRAM Photo Dictionary, which should be used in conjunction with a CRAM field book, is a compilation of photographic examples used to assist practitioners in correctly identifying the visual indicators or the specific narrative used to score many of the metrics. Some examples are specific to a single wetland type and some are universal across wetland types. The wetland types included in this photo dictionary are Estuarine, Riverine, and Depressional wetlands. |
CRAM Photo Dictionary_June2013.pdf
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CRAM Field Books - Bar Built Estuarine
Includes paper CRAM forms and data sheets. Bar Built Estuarine version 6.1; May, 2013 |
May2013_CRAM Field Book BBE_v61.pdf
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BBE_Datasheet_v61.pdf (193.09 KB) |
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CRAM Field Books - Depressional
Includes paper CRAM forms and data sheets. Depressional version 6.1; February, 2013 |
2013.03.19_CRAM_Fieldbook_Depressional_final_0.pdf
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Depressional datasheet_revised.pdf (201.32 KB) Changes to Depressional Field Book 5.0.2 to 6.1_0.pdf (404.79 KB) |
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CRAM Field Books - Episodic Riverine
Includes paper CRAM forms, changes to Episodic Riverine Field Book 1.0 to 6.2, data sheets, and photo dictionary. Episodic Riverine version 6.2; June, 2020. |
Episodic Riverine CRAM Field Book_v6.2.pdf
(3.92 MB)
Changes to Episodic Riverine Field Book 1.0 to 6.2.pdf (150.36 KB) Episodic Riverine CRAM datasheet_v6.2_September 2020_0.pdf (294.97 KB) Episodic Riverine Physical Structure Photo Dictionary_September 2020_0.pdf (20.81 MB) |
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CRAM Field Books - Estuarine
Includes paper CRAM forms, changes to Estuarine Field Book 6.0 to 6.1, and data sheets. Estuarine version 6.1; January, 2013 |
2013.03.19_CRAM Field Book Estuarine 6.1_0.pdf
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Changes to Estuarine Field Book 6.0 to 6.1_0.pdf (410.46 KB) Estuarine datasheet_v.6.1.pdf (160.17 KB) |
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CRAM Field Books - Riverine
Includes paper CRAM forms, changes to Riverine Field Book 6.0 to 6.1, and data sheets. Riverine version 6.1; January, 2013 |
2013.03.19_CRAM Field Book Riverine 6.1_0.pdf
(5.17 MB)
Changes to Riverine Field Book 6.0 to 6.1_0.pdf (406.53 KB) CRAM_Riverine datasheet_v.6.1.pdf (199.46 KB) |
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CRAM Field Books - Slope
Includes field book, forms, data sheets, and photo dictionary. Slope version 6.2; October, 2017 |
eCRAM forms not available for v6.2.pdf
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CRAM Slope Wetland Field Book v6.2_2018-09-05.pdf (4.09 MB) Changes to Slope Fieldbook Version 6.1 to 6.2.pdf (104.11 KB) CRAM Slope Wetland v6.2 Forms Only_2018-09-05.pdf (239.2 KB) CRAM Slope Wetland Photo Dictionary_2017.pdf (16.86 MB) |
| CRAM Field Books - Vernal Pools (Individual) Includes field book, list of changes from v6.1, forms, data sheets, and endemic plant list. Individual Vernal Pools version 6.2; March, 2020 |
Individual Vernal Pools CRAM 6.2 Field Book 2020.3.31.pdf
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Changes to Individual VP Field Book 6.1 to 6.2.pdf (107.82 KB) Individual Vernal Pools CRAM 6.2 Forms Only 2020.03.31.pdf (149.92 KB) CRAMVernal Pool Endemics-2020.pdf (81.7 KB) CRAMVernal Pool Endemics-2020.xlsx (25.33 KB) |
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CRAM Field Books - Vernal Pools (Systems)
Includes field book, list of changes from v6.1, forms, data sheets, and endemic plant list. Vernal Pool Systems version 6.2; March, 2020 |
Vernal Pool Systems CRAM Field Book 2020.3.31.pdf
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Changes to VP Systems Field Book 6.1 to 6.2.pdf (112.26 KB) Vernal Pool Systems CRAM 6.2 Forms Only 2020.03.31_0.pdf (149.86 KB) CRAMVernal Pool Endemics-2020_0.pdf (81.7 KB) CRAMVernal Pool Endemics-2020_0.xlsx (25.33 KB) |
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Bar Built Training Video
A step-by-step instructional video on how to conduct a Bar Built wetland CRAM assessment. |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3e3A5s3KyQ&feature=youtu.be |
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Depressional Training Video
A step-by-step instructional video on how to conduct a Depressional wetland CRAM assessment. Winner of the 2014 W3 Silver Award for educational training! |
http://youtu.be/i25wGKZWNqI |
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Estuarine Training Video
A step-by-step instructional video on how to conduct an Estuarine wetland CRAM assessment. |
http://youtu.be/lgaxs4VWmLE |
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Riverine Training Video
A step-by-step instructional video on how to conduct a Riverine wetland CRAM assessment. |
http://youtu.be/YraK1kTHE4U |
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CRAM Training Course Prospectus
This document includes a generic CRAM training description and 5-day training agenda. It serves as the template for trainings that take place annually around the State. Specific trainings may make changes to the agenda, but all topics are covered in each training. |
Prospectus_final.docx
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A practical guide for the development of a wetland assessment method: the California experience
2006. Sutula, M.A., E.D. Stein, J.N. Collins, A.E. Fetscher, R. Clark. Journal of the American Water Resources Association 42(1):157-175. |
WREB4201_157-175.pdf
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| CRAM Module Development |
CRAM Module Development Status_simple.pdf
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Information for 3rd party developers of CRAM-related documents and materials
1 page; December 6, 2010 |
2010-12-06_CRAM disclaimer.pdf
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Steps to Develop a Module for the California Rapid Assessment Method for Wetlands (CRAM)
7 pages; March 17 2011 |
Steps to Develop a Statewide CRAM Module_03212011_final.pdf
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| Versions of CRAM methodology Versions of CRAM methodology | https://www.cramwetlands.org/versions |
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Wetlands Demonstration Project Steering Committee Charter
draft; 2 pages; May 22 2006 |
WDP_SC_2Pager_v4.pdf
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Assessing California's bar-built estuaries using the California Rapid Assessment Method
Heady, W.N., R.P. Clark , K. Connor , C. Clark , C. Endris , S. Ryan , S. Stoner-Duncan. Ecological Indicators, Volume 58, November 2015, Pages 300-310 |
mailto: Kevin O'Connor<[email protected]>?subject=Request%20copy |
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Devlopment of an Assessment Framework for Dry Ephemeral and Intermittent Streams in California and Arizona
Mazor, R., J. Brown, E. Stein, J. Olson, M. Robinson, A. Caudillo, S. Johnson, G. Mak, C. Clarke, K. O’Connor, K. Hammerstrom, R. Clark. SCCWRP Technical Report #1176. March 2021. |
2021-03_1176_DryStreamsAssessmentFramework.pdf
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Validation of a Wetland Rapid Assessment Method: Use of EPA's Level 1-2-3 Framework for Method Testing and Refinement
Stein E.D. , A.E. Fetscher, R.P. Clark, A. Wiskind, J.L. Grenier, M. Sutula, J.N. Collins, C. Grosso. Wetlands 29(2):648-665. 2009 A case study of the validation of the riverine and estuarine modules CRAM. This work evaluated responsiveness of the method to “good” vs. “poor” wetland condition, ability to represent a range of conditions, internal redundancy, alternative combination rules for constituent metrics, and reproducibility of results. The use of existing avian diversity, benthic macroinvertebrate indices, and plant community composition datasets as validation of CRAM results demonstrated. Results indicate that CRAM is an effective tool for assessing general riverine and estuarine wetland condition based on its correspondence with multiple independent assessments of condition. This study demonstrates that, when validated, rapid assessment methods provide a meaningful and reliable tool for assessing wetland condition. |
2009-06_Stein et al_CRAMValidation.pdf
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Validation of the California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) Slope Wetland Module
Pearce, S., C. Clark, S. Lowe. Prepared by the San Francisco Estuary Institute. October 2017. |
CRAM Slope Wetland Validation Report_2017.pdf
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Validation of the California Rapid Assessment Method Depressional Wetland Module: Final Report
Clark, C., S. Stoner-Duncan, S. Pearce, K. O' Connor, K. Hammerstrom, R. Clark. Prepared by the Central Coast Wetlands Group. December 2017. |
CRAM Depressional Validation Report_2017.pdf
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Validation of the California Rapid Assessment Method for Vernal Pool Systems: Final Report
Clark, C., L. Teunis, J. Vollmar, K. Hammerstrom, K. O' Connor, R. Clark. Prepared by the Central Coast Wetlands Group. November 2017. |
CRAM Vernal Pool Validation Report_2017.pdf
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Demonstration of an integrated watershed assessment using a three-tiered assessment framework
Solek, C.W., E.D. Stein, M.A. Sutula. Wetlands Ecology and Management 19(5):459-474. 2011. |
2011-10-18_Level 1-2-3 demo_WEM_PUBLISHED.pdf
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State of the State’s Wetlands
The Status of Perennial Estuarine Wetlands in the State of California Fact Sheet |
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/wetlands.shtml |
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Use of CRAM in the evaluation of mitigation projects in California
Ambrose, R. F. , J. C. Callaway , and S. F. Lee . 2006. An evaluation of compensatory mitigation projects permitted under Clean Water Act Section 401 by the California State Water Quality Control Board, 1991–2002. Report to the State Water Resources Control Board. University of California. Los Angeles, CA, USA. |
2006-08-23_Ambrose_Wetland Mitigation Study - Complete Report.pdf
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Wetlands Demonstration Project (WDP)
California’s Wetland Demonstration Program Pilot. A Final Project Report to the California Resources Agency MA Sutula, JN Collins, R Clark, RC Roberts, ED Stein, CS Grosso, A Wiskind, C Solek, M May, K O’Connor, AE Fetscher, JL Grenier, S Pearce, A Robinson, C Clark, K Rey, S Morrissette, A Eicher, R Pasquinelli, K Ritter. |
WDP_Technical_Report_24 December 2008.pdf
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A Guide for Field Identification of Bankfull Stage in the Western United States
View a video on field identification of bankfull stage (USDA Forest Service) |
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Grid overlay
View grid overlay for aerial photographs and instructions |
2009-04-27_grid.pdf
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2009-04-27_Instructions for grid.pdf (213.22 KB) |
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Percent cover
View graphic for estimating percent cover (USDA-NRCS, 2002) |
2009-08-26_EstimatingPercentCoverNRCS.pdf
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California Native Plant Society workshops and trainings
Workshops conducted by professional botanists to teach identification of many common wetland and riparian California plant species |
http://cnps.org/cnps/education/workshops/ |
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California Vernal Pools
A collection of vernal pool information and resources |
http://vernalpools.org/ |
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Estuarine Plant Guide
Field guide to assist in recognizing and identifying commonly encountered plants in estuarine wetlands. Although developed primarily for the southern California region, many of the species listed are found statewide. |
2011-05-10_Estuarine Plant Guide.pdf
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Guide to Native and Invasive Plants of the Storke Ranch Vernal Pool Open Space
Guide to managing vernal pools in the Greater Santa Barbara Area (Hildner 2009) |
2009-11-16_Hildner2009_VernalPoolPlntGd.pdf
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Guide to Native and Invasive Streamside Plants
Restoring Riparian Habitats in Ventura County & along the Santa Clara River in Los Angeles County (2006) |
VCPD2006_RipPlntGde.pdf
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National Wetland Plant List
An online guide by the Army Corps of Engineers provides general botanical information about wetland plants throughout North America (includes distribution maps, photos, and search capabilities); used extensively in wetland delineation and restoration, and the development of compensatory mitigation goals. [Note: Select "All Botanical Searches" from side navigation bar]. |
http://rsgisias.crrel.usace.army.mil/NWPL/ |
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CRAM Factsheet
2 pages; December 2008 |
2008-11_Calif CRAM Factsheet Nov10 HiRes.pdf
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CRAM Prospectus
Overview of CRAM: Why are we doing this? What is it? How is it being developed? What are its possible applications? Who can use it, and when will it be available? |
2008-01-24_CRAM Prospectus.pdf
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