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Smacks Creek Conservation Reserve 2012-10-27 14:10:00

Surrounding Land Use
Additional Observations?
Used litmus strip for pH.
Grass condition
Un-mown
Vegetation Observations
left bank: native and introduced trees, wetland vegetation, bare ground; right bank: native and introduced trees, wetland vegetation, short grass.
Animal Observations
Ducks
River bank condition
Stable
Weather
Weather
Slightly overcast
Rainfall occured in the previous 48 hours
No
Air temperature
21.00°C
Water Measurements
pH
6.00
Water conductivity
110
Water temperature
15.00°C
Clarity Readings
Clarity reading 1
73.00
Clarity reading 2
73.00
Clarity reading 3 (Different Viewer)
70.00
Clarity - Average
72.00
Substrate Measurements %
Sand / Silt / Mud < 2mm
5%
Gravels 2mm - 6cm
30%
Small cobbles 6 - 12cm
40%
Streambed Observations

25% water plants rooted in stream bed

Signs of recent silting?
No evidence of silting seen