A team of three PCWA members did a stream assessment on Saturday July 19th at
Kohler Park.
We were back at the wooden bridge by the golf course, and the water was fairly
low.
Outside temperature was 96 degrees farenheit
Water temp was 80 degrees
Ph registered at 8.2
Oxygen level was high which is good
We sampled about a 15' area with water depth between 1" and 8" deep.
Upon arrival we saw many minnows swimming in the creek in a variety of sizes.
Many could be 60 - 80 plus.
After much consideration (we believe) we found the following
Crayfish - 1 big one
Leech - 30 or more tiny in size
Crawling Water Beetle - 2
Water Penny - 30 plus
Water strider - 1
Watermites - 10
Snail - 1
Fly larvae 6 we think
Nymph like critter - 1 - unable to confirm exact identity
The outcome of this survey is that the water quality at the section of the creek
is very good.
The large variety of critters found is a good indicator.
High Oxygen Level and fairly neutral PH are also healthy. The water was very
clear.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Park Creek Watershed Geocache
A Geocache has been placed name Park Creek Watershed - Jarrett Road.
To visit this Geocache go to:
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Get Your Feet Wet July 19th 1PM
Kicknetting and stream sampling
At Kohler Park.
Saturday, July 19, 2007
Kicknetting! Stream Sampling
1:00 pm
Location: Kohler Park, Horsham, PA
Join PCWA as we sample a small section of Park Creek to determine water quality and take a macroinvertebrate census.
This survey of stream insects is used to calculate a benthic index of biological integrity (B-IBI) which helps to assess the ecological functioning of fish habitat in the creek. Fluctuations in creek insect populations reflect short-term occurrences of adverse chemical and physical stream conditions and provide the strongest means of assessing the health of a creek. By monitoring the macroinvertebrate populations we can gauge the health of the Park Creek
Rain Date: Sunday, July 20, 2007
Everyone is Welcome to attend this free event.
Kicknetting! Stream Sampling
1:00 pm
Location: Kohler Park, Horsham, PA
Join PCWA as we sample a small section of Park Creek to determine water quality and take a macroinvertebrate census.
This survey of stream insects is used to calculate a benthic index of biological integrity (B-IBI) which helps to assess the ecological functioning of fish habitat in the creek. Fluctuations in creek insect populations reflect short-term occurrences of adverse chemical and physical stream conditions and provide the strongest means of assessing the health of a creek. By monitoring the macroinvertebrate populations we can gauge the health of the Park Creek
Rain Date: Sunday, July 20, 2007
Everyone is Welcome to attend this free event.
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