Five different sample types can be created from the Physical Samples tab. These samples are typically collected to support analysis of taxonomic identification and enumeration data in community samples.

• Physical Site Condition Observation*
• Water Column Light Intensity
• NAWQA Reach Habitat**
• NRSA Wadable Reach Habitat
• Solar Pathfinder

         *The NRSA Visual Assessment form is part of the Physical Site Conditions sample

        **BioData Study Reach has variables that are on the 2002 NAWQA Reach Habitat form

Creating a NEW Physical Sample is simple

1. Click 'Create New Physical Sample'
2. Enter Site - Date - Time
   1. Please see Data Entry Tips for help adding sites
3. Click "Create" in the left hand column