Critical Water Monitoring for the Protection and Restoration of Ecosystems
Wetlands and stormwater systems change with every storm, dry spell, and season. Continuous monitoring helps you document those changes, compare conditions across a site, and evaluate how restoration work or system maintenance affects performance. Water level and rainfall records reveal the timing of storm responses, while temperature and water quality measurements provide additional context for aquatic habitat assessments.
Build a monitoring approach around the questions your project needs to answer: How long does a wetland remain inundated? When does a basin approach its overflow elevation? Do conductivity or dissolved oxygen change during runoff events? HOBO data loggers support field data collection, and compatible cellular stations provide remote access and configurable notifications. Combine these records with site inspections, reference measurements, and water sampling to support restoration planning, mitigation monitoring, and stormwater management.
Best Monitoring Solutions for Stormwater & Wetland Management
HOBO MX2001 Wireless Water Level/Temp Data Logger
Collect water level and temperature data during site visits without lifting the sensor out of the water. The MX2001 connects a submerged sensor to an accessible top-end unit using a direct-read cable, then communicates locally with HOBOconnect over Bluetooth. Its integrated barometric pressure sensor supports compensated water level readings.
Select the sensor range and housing for your site, and order the required direct-read cable in the appropriate length. This field-access workflow suits projects where staff visit regularly to inspect equipment, collect samples, and retrieve data.
Deploying the HOBOnet Remote Water Level Monitoring System
See how a HOBOnet system connects water level sensors at multiple locations to a compatible cellular RX station, making data available in LI-COR Cloud. The webinar walks through site planning, station registration, equipment connections, sensor setup, installation, and cloud tools for reviewing data.
Use the deployment guidance to plan the components and field checks your project needs, whether you are monitoring groundwater, a wetland mitigation site, or connected surface-water locations.