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GB_SUG018 Sugarloaf Creek at Pyalong-Tallarook Rd

14 January 2013

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Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Goulburn River
Site Sugarloaf Creek at Pyalong-Tallarook Rd GB_SUG018
Date and Time Monday 14th January 2013 13:50pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

D.O. % D.O mg/L E coli orgs/100mL EC µS/cm pH pH Units Rain mm rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Coli orgs/100mL P mg/L Turb NTU
Sample 1330 0 14.7 33
Weather cloudy
Last rainfall More than a week ago
Flow estimate POOLS: No continuous flow in channel and intermittent pools (in-stream habitats not connected)
Water Appearance Muddy
Stream depth 0 - 50cm
Stream width 0.5
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants
Sample site very small pool - only 2m long x 0.5 m wide. Mostly a sandy dry creek bed.

Habitat

Area north of collection site has small herd (approx 16) Angus cattle with full creek access and highly damaged riparian area, with new electric fence setup. Water sampling area just south of bridge still highly damaged from sheep access to creek. No sheep on creek at time of sampling.
Bank Erosion Stability Bank Vegetation In Stream Cover Riffles Pools Bends Verge Vegetation Overall
VeryPoor 1 Poor 4 Fair 6 Fair 3 Poor 4 Poor 18

Diary photos

No diary entries recorded for this visit

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