Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Ovens River
Site Clear Creek, Site 1- Upper Tributory Site NE_CLE020
Date and Time Thursday 31st March 2005 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

D.O. % D.O mg/L EC µS/cm pH pH Units rP mg/L P Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 77 7 150 6 0 18.4 0
Weather
Last rainfall
Flow estimate
Water Appearance
Stream depth
Stream width
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants
It surprised me that the creek was still running this far up. Its very narrow as it flows over the rocks but definitely flowing. - Need on-site help to identify all of the macros. Please arrange a suitable time to meet.

Creatures Waterwatch method

Image Species Score Quantity
Water-striders Water-striders 4 1
Mayfly nymph (Ephemeroptera) Mayfly nymph (Ephemeroptera) 7 1
Yabbies/Marron/Gilgie Freshwater (Decapoda) Yabbies/Marron/Gilgie Freshwater (Decapoda) 5 9
Total bug score
Total abundance 0 - 35 35+
0 - 200 Poor Good
200+ Fair Very good
Total abundance: 11 Total score: 12 Overall rating: Poor

Diary photos

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