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NC_BIR400 Birchs Creek @ Andersons Mill, Smeaton
24 February 2020
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Overview
| Catchment | Loddon River |
|---|---|
| Site | Birchs Creek @ Andersons Mill, Smeaton NC_BIR400 |
| Date and Time | Monday 24th February 2020 15:25pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| EC µS/cm | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 290 | 8.2 | 0 | 27.2 | 0.09 |
| Weather | cloudy |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last week |
| Flow estimate | LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Clear |
| Stream depth | 0 - 50cm |
| Stream width | < 2m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants |
Someone is still trying to dam up a section of the stream with logs and branches. I don't know why as the instream boulders are creating a good amount of dams, pools, and riffles.
Habitat
<p>The handful of acacias that were planted are still hanging in there but not thriving. One Blackwood (it was not planted but rather freed by willow removal) is now over 5m and the vegetative regrowth from this tree is producing some healthy suckers.</p> <p>Weeds and pasture grasses are continuing to maintain bank stability. </p> <p> </p>
| Bank Erosion Stability | Bank Vegetation | In Stream Cover | Riffles Pools Bends | Verge Vegetation | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair 3 | Poor 4 | Good 8 | Excellent 5 | VeryPoor 2 | 22 |
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