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EG_DED010 Deddick River - Ambyne Settlement
2 March 2010
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Overview
| Catchment | Snowy River |
|---|---|
| Site | Deddick River - Ambyne Settlement EG_DED010 |
| Date and Time | Tuesday 2nd March 2010 11:00am |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| EC µS/cm | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 6 | 0.03 | 18 | 17 |
| Weather | |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | |
| Flow estimate | |
| Water Appearance | |
| Stream depth | |
| Stream width | |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants |
All macro'I had a micro flim of algae sticking to them, mainlt their tails. We had a medium flood 2 weeks ago. This part of the river has changed, due to the effects of the the debris build up on the bridge, subsequent diversion of the river to either sides.
Creatures Waterwatch method
| Image | Species | Score | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
|
a. Family Psephenidae, Genus Sclerocyphon (water pennies) | 4 | 1 |
|
Chironomids | 1 | 100 |
|
e. Family Gyrinidae (whirligig beetle adult) | 3 | 1 |
|
Caddis-fly Larvae (Trichoptera) | 7 | 3 |
|
Mayfly nymph (Ephemeroptera) | 7 | 5 |
| Total bug score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total abundance | 0 - 35 | 35+ |
| 0 - 200 | Poor | Good |
| 200+ | Fair | Very good |
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