Smacks Creek Conservation Reserve 2013-07-20 14:15:00

Surrounding Land Use
Tree notes
left bank: native trees, wetland vegetation, long grass, bare ground; right bank: native trees, wetland vegetation, bare ground.
Grass condition
Human Activity - Disturbance, Pollution, Restoration, Infrastructure
Signs of disturbance recent tree felling
River bank condition
Weather
Weather
Rainfall occured in the previous 48 hours
Yes
Air temperature
10.00°C
Water Measurements
pH
6.75
Water temperature
12.00°C
Clarity Readings
Clarity reading 1
100.00
Clarity reading 2
100.00
Clarity reading 3 (Different Viewer)
100.00
Clarity - Average
100.00
Substrate Measurements %
Sand / Silt / Mud < 2mm
20%
Gravels 2mm - 6cm
35%
Small cobbles 6 - 12cm
20%
Large cobbles 12 - 25 cm
20%
Streambed Observations

5% water plants rooted on stream bed

Signs of recent silting?
Yes, there was evidence of silting