Tuesday, May 25, 2010

pH test results

We will tell you about our pH test results. Our pH average result was 7.5. The things that could live there are bacteria, plants, carp, sucker, catfish, some insects, bass, crappie, snails, clams, mussels, salmon, trout, mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Site Survey

Site 3 is at Douglas Creek. We study there to take photo points. Site 3 is close to the camping area. If you read this you will know all about site 3.

First we will tell you about the riparian zone. The riparian zone is the green area from the creek to as far back the green is. On the left bank looking downstream was over 100 ft. and on the right bank looking downstream was over 100 ft. Next the vegetation the conifers were sparse, the deciduous was moderate, the shrubs were abundant, the grasses and herbs were abundant. The over head canopy percent was 25%.


Next we will till you about channel. The shape in cross-section was a u shape. The longitudinal pattern was straight, meandering, and braided. The gradient was low.


Now, we will tell you about the stream banks. The vegetation cover is abundant. The artificial bank protection is 25-50%. The bank stability was erosion in some areas.


Next we will tell you about the reach habitat. The number of riffles was 5 and the percentage was 25%. The number of pools was 15 and the percentage was 75%.


Finally we will tell you about the artificial structures. In the stream reach there is litter and garbage. The alongside stream reach was a toilet made of cardboard and a toilet seat.


Now you should know about site 3.

Site 2 Final Conclusion 2023