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ME_YMR297 Merri Creek at John Laffan Reserve, 50 metres before confluence with Kalkallo Creek, Donnybrook

26 November 2021

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Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Yarra River
Site Merri Creek at John Laffan Reserve, 50 metres before confluence with Kalkallo Creek, Donnybrook ME_YMR297
Date and Time Friday 26th November 2021 12:10pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

N mg/L NH4+ D.O. % D.O mg/L EC µS/cm pH pH Units rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 690 8.2 0.25 21.1 18.7 50
Weather overcast
Last rainfall During the last 24 hours
Flow estimate LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected)
Water Appearance Other
Stream depth 0 - 50cm
Stream width > 5m
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants

Samples taken beloe a large Red Gum, very reedy, grassy. There was a mix of native and introduced plant species. 

Habitat

<p>Very grassy.</p> <p>Farm land close by.</p> <p>Urban and recreational areas close by.&nbsp;</p> <p>Conservation type protected area.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Bank Erosion Stability Bank Vegetation In Stream Cover Riffles Pools Bends Verge Vegetation Overall
Fair 3 Fair 6 Fair 6 Poor 2 Good 8 25

Diary photos

No diary entries recorded for this visit

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