Water assessment survey July 19, 2008

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.