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toc =Physical Data(2)= (Dylan & Casey) Procedures: For the physical data we really didn't carry out specific tests. For this, information from other tests helped us conclude this information. For example, the colors and smells had to just be observed while in or near the stream whereas the temperature we found as a test as well as the depth, volume of flow, and speed of the water (velocity). The colors changed slightly in different areas but were mostly the same when closely observed. There was no significant odor although a fishy scent was slightly present. The stream was very clear and cold.

Temperature: 12 Celsius of the Stream 20 degrees Celsius in the Air

Stream Width: 3.44m

Substrate Constant: 0.8 rubble/ 0.9 mud bottom

Stream Depth: Point A: 0.32 Point B: 0.35 Point C: 0.19 Point D: 0.12 Average Depth: 0.245

Stream Velocity: 0.14 m/s

Cubic volume per second: 0.094m3/s

Color: Slight-Moderate Cloudy/Muddy (Different for certain areas) Mostly clear No significant odor, although it was slightly fishy smelling in some areas Very cold

=Chemical Data(2)= Jake Smith-Procedures Dissolved Oxygen-

Hardness-

Turbidity-First we took a water sample. Then we added a chemical to tap water until it looked like the water from the lake. When they looked the same, we read the jtu (Jackon Turbidity Unit).

Nitrates-

pH-1.Rinse the test tube with the water to be tested, then refill the tube to the 5 ml line. 2. Add the indicator solution to the sample in the tube. Read the instruction label on the front of te comparator to determine the proper number of drops of indicator solution to be added. Hold the dropper bottle or pipet vertically (not tilted) to dispense uniformly-sized drops. 3. Cap the tube and invert several times to mi the contents. 4. Insert tube into comparator and match the color of the text sample against the color standards to obtain the pH.

Alkalinity-

Brinkley Gray- Data

Do - 20 ppm Total Hardness - 140 ppm Turbidity - 5 jtu Ni-N - 0 ppm pH - 7 ppm Total Alkalinity - 16 ppm Iron - .5 ppm

=Macroinvertebrates (biological)(2)=

Procedure-Kendall Neal
At the biosurvey session, Mrs. Maine had a kick net that we put it in Jackson Run. Then, students who had the waders on went into the stream and started to "kick" up the bottom of the stream. We did this by twisting our feet around in the water and pushing it towards the net. Then, we took the net out again, and everyone used tweezers and brushes to try and find anything living. We put anything living into little containers with water. Then, some students sorted out the different types of insects or macroinvertebrates by looking at illustrations of different organisms. We used the kick net once more and sorted out the organisms as before. Then, using the yellow sheet, we counted how many of each organism we found. The data for this is shown below. Then, we found its relative abundance. If there were 1-9 of the organism, it was classified as an R (rare). If there were 10-99 of the organism, it was a C (common). Finally, if there was 100 or more of the species, it was D (dominant). These results are also shown below. On the back of the yellow sheet, we found the quality of the stream. We had to fill in this chart: (Sensitive)** |||||| **Group 2 (Somewhat Sensitive)** |||||| ** Group 3 (Tolerant) ** ||
 * **Group 1
 * 3 || (# of R's) x 5.0 || 15 || 1 || (# of R's) x 3.2 || 3.2 || 1 || (# of R's) x 1.2 || 1.2 ||
 * 2 || (# of C's) x 5.6 || 11.2 || 0 || (# of C's) x 3.4 || 0 || 0 || (# of C's) x 1.1 || 0 ||
 * 0 || (# of D's) x 5.3 || 0 || 0 || (# of D's) x 3.0 || <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">0 || <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">0 || (# of D's) x 1.0 || <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">0 ||
 * **Total** || <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">26.2 |||| **Total** || <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3.2 |||| **Total** || <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1.2 ||


 * ** Sum of Rating for Group 1 ** || ** Sum of Rating for Group 2 ** || ** Sum of Rating for Group 3 ** || ** Rating Value for Site ** ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">26.2 || <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3.2 || <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1.2 || <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">30.6 ||

So, as shown below, 30.6 falls under the fair rating, so Jackson run Stream Quality Rating is fair. = = =(kayla knox-data)= Relative Abundance - RA Weighting Factor R= (1-9) C = (10-99) D = (100 or more) Group 1 Taxa Dobsonfly Larva (1) R Netwinged Midges (7) R Stonefly Nymph (20) C Caddisfly Larva (4) R Mayfly Nymph (20) C Alderfly Larva (1) R

Group 2 Taxa Crayfish (6) R

Group 3 taxa True Midges (7) R

Group 1 (sensitive) 3 (# of R's) x 5.0 = 15. 2 (# of C's) x 5.6 = 11.2 0 (# of D's) x 5.3 = 0 Total = 26.2

Group 2 (somewhat sensitive) 1 (# of R's) x 3.2 = 3.2 0 (# of C's) x 3.4 = 0 0 (# of D's) x 3.0 = 0 Total = 3.2

Group 3 (tolerant) 1 (# of R's) x 1.2 = 1.2 0 (# of C's) x 1.1 = 0 0 (# of D's) x 1.0=0 Total = 1.2

Sum of Group 1 + Sum of Group 2 + Sum of Group 3 = Rating value for site 26.2 + 3.2 + 1.2 = 30.6

Stream quality Score > 40 = good 20-40 = fair <20 = poor Stream Quality Rating = __**Fair**__

=Stream mapping(1)= Chelsea Shaffer

At the stream mapping station they lady had a rope strung out on bank of the stream and we took a mesuring tape and marked off the string with clothespins every 3 meters. Then again with the measuring tape we started at the first clothes pin and walked across the stream and measured the width of the stream. We then wrote these numbers down as you can see in the chart below. Once we got the numbers we plotted them on a graph and it made the shape of the stream.


 * X || Y1 || Y2 ||
 * 0 meters || 2.09m || 8.15m ||
 * 3 meters || 1.72m || 7.37m ||
 * 6 meters || 1.40m || 9.76m ||
 * 9 meters || 2.88m || 10.4m ||
 * 12 meters || 3.80m || 10.7m ||
 * 15 meters || 4.5m || 11.3m ||
 * 18 meters || 5.9m || 11.3m ||
 * 21 meters || 5.4m || 10m ||
 * 24 meters || 1.9m || 10.3m ||
 * 27 meters || 2.2m || 9.76m ||
 * 30 meters || 2.4m || 8.72m ||
 * 33 meters || 3.6m || 1.2m ||



=Forest Ecology(2)= Bryce Carlson Tyler Wheeler - Procedures


 * Turbidity** means the cloudiness or haziness of the water. If the turbidity is high in a lake or stream that can harm the fish. This can be caused by runoff from a storm which carries soil or dirt into the water. The good thing about Jackson Runs' location is that the forestry holds the soil to the ground so the turbidity is low. One way to decrease turbidity in an area is to plant more trees or plants because their roots hold the dirt together more and the trees soak up more water so there is less of a runoff.


 * Temperature** is a major part for life in lakes and streams. If there is too much sun hitting the water it can heat the water to a high enough temperature to kill the organisms in that stream, lake, etc. The good thing about Jackson Run is that it is surrounded by trees so it doesn't get too hot, but enough sun gets through so its not too cold also.


 * Velocity** is a major part for life in the streams also. The velocity or "speed" of the stream can help put oxygen into the stream. If there was any velocity to the stream there would be less organisms living there because there wouldn't be enough oxygen to hold a lot of organisms. Jackson Run has a good velocity for a stream its size. It moves fast enough to put a good amount of oxygen in the water to hold many organisms.


 * pH Level** shows if the stream or lake can support life. If the water is too acidic this would cause a major problem and no organisms could survive there. Also, if the water is too basic this would cause there to be no organisms living there either. After doing the chemical lab with our group it showed that Jackson Run was neither acidic or basic but in between which means its perfect to hold life.

Procedures: During this station the instructor talked about the various ways in which to tell the area around Jackson Run was keeping it healthy. The instructor talked about the watershed and passed out maps of the Cloe Lake water shed. He gave us a demonstration on the way water sheds work and how they collect all the water in a certain area and transport it to the Lake. He discussed how the forest itself keeps the Run healthy by holding the soil in place so it will not erode and go into the stream. After discussing the watershed, he went on to talk about the various tests run to determine the health of the lake and Jackson Run. All of these tests are located above and they are discussed in great detail. The topic then changed from these tests to how farmers can prevent pollution and run-off from their crops. The way they do this is through contour farming.Contour farming is the plowing and planting crops along the slope of the land. This type of farming prevents run-off from the soil from getting into nearby water.

=Journaling(1)= Heather Grove = directions <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">__Directions__ <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. You are to look at an object for about 5 minutes. 2. You need to write an observation of that object writing either a poem, journal entry, or etc. 3. Your observation must be in complete sentences. 4. Give you observations to the person in charge of journaling. These will then be given to Mrs. Maine to give back at a later date. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">

__Journals__ Water Cool, refreshing Lapping, wavering, flowing Beautiful, calming, clear, essential liquid

Birds Peaceful, noisy Flying, Singing, Watching Relaxed, at peace, calm Aves

I sit and stare at a perfect utopia my very own get away its cool winds the calming waves yes my utopia is Cloe Lake

Pine towering, majestic Swaying, Waving, Looming I adore its strength Tree