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NADP/NTN Dry Sample Envelopes – For weeks with no precipitation, NADP/NTN site operators can choose to return the Field Observer Report Form (FORF) and Belfort raingage chart via U.S. mail. This saves the cost of shipping back the empty 1-L sample bottle. (Sites will need to provide standard 1 ounce first class postage.) The CAL provides preprinted return envelopes upon request. Request them by calling 1-800-952-7353, e- mail ntn@isws.illinois.edu, or write “NEED DRY SAMPLE ENVELOPES” in the Remarks section of your FORF. Please see the enclosed memo for more details, or download the memo at http://nadp.isws.illinois.edu/cal/PDF/DrySampleEnvelope_Jan09.pdf. Sample On/Off Dates and Times – We often receive FORFs with sample dates and times that overlap with previously submitted samples, and sampling time gaps between weekly samples. Please note these helpful tips:  Sample ON and OFF times can be rounded up to the next 15-minute increment. For example, a sample removed at 8:01 on Tuesday January 6, can be written as 01/06/09 0815 in Block 3 of the FORF. (Sites with E-gages already follow this protocol.) Check the pink copy on-site for the previous week’s sample to ensure there is no overlap between the OFF time of the previous sample and the ON time of the current week’s sample. Please make a note in the REMARKS section to explain any sampling gaps greater than 1 hour. For example, if you performed equipment maintenance between samples, write “01/06/09 0815 to 01/06/09 1100, performed equipment maintenance.”     http://nadp.isws.illinois.edu/cal/ E-mail: cal@isws.illinois.edu     Back to reminders

2/09 Electronic Reports Available – The CAL can send your preliminary data reports in PDF file format as an e-mail attachment. The PDF file is the same as the hard copy you currently receive. If you wish to receive electronic reports, please confirm that your e-mail address is correct as shown above, and contact us at cal@isws.illinois.edu.   Dry Sample Envelopes – We’ve included a Dry Sample envelope in this mailing for your convenience. To request more, call 1-800-952-7353, e-mail ntn@isws.illinois.edu, or request them on your FORF. For instructions, see http://nadp.isws.illinois.edu/cal/PDF/DrySampleEnvelope_Jan09.pdf. If you run out of envelopes and have a dry sample to submit, attach the sample barcode label to the back of the envelope and mail the FORF and raingage chart to: NADP Sample Receipt Illinois State Water Survey 2204 Griffith Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Updated Internet Addresses – The University of Illinois is updating its internet domain names. Please note the changes listed below. The old internet addresses should continue to work through 2009. NTN Site Liaison e-mail: ntn@isws.illinois.edu CAL Information e-mail: cal@isws.illinois.edu NADP Web Site: http://nadp.isws.illinois.edu CALWeb Site: http://nadp.isws.illinois.edu/CAL     http://nadp.isws.illinois.edu/cal/ E-mail: cal@isws.illinois.edu   Back to reminders 3/09         http://nadp.isws.illinois.edu/cal/ E-mail: cal@isws.illinois.edu   Back to reminders