Dobbie, M. J., Henderson, B. L., Stevens, Jr., D. L. 2008. Sparse Sampling: Spatial Design for Monitoring Stream Networks. Statistics Surveys. 2. 113-153

Analysis, GIS, Monitoring, Rivers, Statistics, Streams, Methods, Sample collection, Data management, Mapping, Sampling

This article reviews the various approaches for monitoring stream networks. It emphasizes the importance of statistical design with a spatial emphasis to address the complexity of monitoring ephemeral stream systems.