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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Webster Park
Date: 11/1/09
Names: Mrs. Miller - Kindergarten
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-milearea upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
Category
Excellent
Condition
Fair/Good
Condition
Poor
Condition
Land use by the streamAllowed to grow
naturally; undisturbed
Little to moderatecover, some bare
ground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetation
coverLittle or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarityHighly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Algal growth in stream Some algal growth No algaeToo much algae (cove
stream water)
Animal lifeLots of evidence of
animalsFew None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of change
Major – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy Overcast
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Webster Park
Date: 11/25/09
Names: Mrs. Odle & Mrs. Walters – 1st
Grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-mile
area upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamAllowed to grow
naturally; undisturbed
Little to moderatecover, some bare
ground & some paved
Bare dirt or completelpaved
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetation
cover
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts instream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 54 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can observe each material back in theclassroom.
Boulders large rocks
Cobbles small stones
Sand sand
Mud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Woody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your siteCircle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatio
Back in the classroom we will observe the pictures to learn more about bank vegetation.
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Grass
Weeds
Rock, gravel
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Grass
Weeds
Rock, gravel
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek WebsterPark
Date: 10/23/09
Names: Mrs. Allocco-Ange – 2nd Grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-milearea upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completelpaved
Water surface No film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Litter None Small amount Very common
B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 40 ºF
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C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can observe each material back in the
classroom.
Bedrock (continuous rock that may be only partly exposed)
Boulders (separate rocks, often embedded)
Large Cobblestone
Small Cobblestone
Gravel
Mud (fine and smooth)
Silt (gritty)
Man-made structures (covering the natural stream bottom)
Woody debris (fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves)
Water plants (leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides)
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatio
Back in the classroom we will observe the pictures to learn more about bank vegetation.
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall Grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall Grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Webster Park
Date: 10/20/09
Names: Mrs. Burns – 2nd Grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-milearea upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderatecover, some bare
ground & some paved
Bare dirt or completelpaved, maximum
disturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of
soil loss
Moderate erosion, some
exposed dirt & somecover, slight evidence of
soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, expose
dirt, obvious loss of so
steep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation cover
Moderate vegetation
problems at high flowtime
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarityHighly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy
Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 61.1ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm acrossLarge cobbles 12–25 cm across
Small cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for eachcategory
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Webster Park
Date: 10/20/09
Names: Mrs. Hoctor – 2nd Grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-milearea upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderatecover, some bare
ground & some paved
Bare dirt or completelpaved, maximum
disturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of
soil loss
Moderate erosion, some
exposed dirt & somecover, slight evidence of
soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, expose
dirt, obvious loss of so
steep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation cover
Moderate vegetation
problems at high flowtime
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarityHighly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy
Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 61.1ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm acrossLarge cobbles 12–25 cm across
Small cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for eachcategory
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Webster Park
Date: 11/27/09
Names: Mrs. Hughes – 4th grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes yourstream segment for each category. Consider
the 1-mile area upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, expose
dirt, obvious loss of sosteep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetationproblems at high flow
time
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts instream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy
Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 63 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm acrossLarge cobbles 12–25 cm across
Small cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for eachcategory
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Webster Park
Date: 10/30/09
Names: Mrs. McDonnell & Mrs.
Coene – 4th Grade Classes
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes yourstream segment for each category. Consider
the 1-mile area upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, expose
dirt, obvious loss of sosteep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetationproblems at high flow
time
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae Overabundant algalgrowth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of change
Major – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours?
Yes No
Air Temperature: 55 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm across
Large cobbles 12–25 cm acrossSmall cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for each
category
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Webster Park
Date: 10/29/09
Names: Mrs. Hill – 4th grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-mile
area upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
Category ExcellentCondition Fair/GoodCondition PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, expose
dirt, obvious loss of sosteep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetationproblems at high flow
time
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foam Film or foam ispronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 50 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of each
back in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm across
Large cobbles 12–25 cm acrossSmall cobbles 6–12 cm across
Gravels 0.2–6 cm acrossSand 0.01–0.2 cm
Mud/silt fine and smooth, not grittyMan-made structures covering the natural stream bottom
Woody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for eachcategory
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Webster Park
Date: 10/8/09
Names: Mrs. Piwko – 5th grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-milearea upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderatecover, some bare
ground & some paved
Bare dirt or completelpaved, maximum
disturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of
soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, exposedirt, obvious loss of so
steep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation cover
Moderate vegetation
problems at high flowtime
Little or no vegetationexposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarityHighly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of change
Major – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy
Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 54 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm acrossLarge cobbles 12–25 cm across
Small cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for eachcategory
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Webster Park
Date: 10/7/09
Names: Mrs. LiPari – 5th grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes yourstream segment for each category. Consider the 1-mile area upstream of your stream segment as the
watershed.
Category
Excellent
Condition
Fair/Good
Condition
Poor
Condition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of
soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, exposedirt, obvious loss of so
steep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation cover
Moderate vegetation
problems at high flow
time
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of change
Major – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 54 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of each
back in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm across
Large cobbles 12–25 cm acrossSmall cobbles 6–12 cm across
Gravels 0.2–6 cm acrossSand 0.01–0.2 cm
Mud/silt fine and smooth, not grittyMan-made structures covering the natural stream bottom
Woody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for eachcategory
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek Webster Park
Date: 10/29/09
Names: Mrs. Kulikowski Grade 3
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-mile
area upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of
soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, expose
dirt, obvious loss of so
steep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation cover
Moderate vegetation
problems at high flowtime
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae Overabundant algalgrowth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of change
Major – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear
Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm acrossLarge cobbles 12–25 cm across
Small cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for eachcategory
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Date: Nov. 5, 2009
Names: Mrs. Mean’s 4th Grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your
stream segment for each category. Consider
the 1-mile area upstream of your streamsegment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the stream Undisturbed, good coverall year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of
soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, exposedirt, obvious loss of so
steep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation cover
Moderate vegetation
problems at high flow
time
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear water Little color or slight lossof clarity
Highly colored or lowclarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts instream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
B. Weather Conditions
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Check one: Clear Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposed
Boulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm acrossLarge cobbles 12–25 cm across
Small cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for each
category
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Date: 3/4/2010
Names: Mrs. Burns – Grade 2
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-milearea upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamAllowed to grow
naturally; undisturbed
Little to moderatecover, some bare
ground & some paved
Bare dirt or completelpaved
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetation
coverLittle or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarityHighly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of change
Major – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear
Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 37 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can observe each material back in the
classroom.
Boulders large rocks
Cobbles small stones
Sand sand
Mud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Woody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will observe the pictures to learn more about bank vegetation.
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Grass
Weeds
Rock, gravel
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Grass
Weeds
Rock, gravel
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Date: 3/29/2010
Names: Mrs. Hill’s 4th Grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-mile
area upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, expose
dirt, obvious loss of sosteep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetationproblems at high flow
time
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts instream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy
Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 40 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm acrossLarge cobbles 12–25 cm across
Small cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for eachcategory
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Date: 5/13/2010
Names: Mrs. Hughes - 3rd Grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes yourstream segment for each category. Consider the 1-mile area upstream of your stream segment as the
watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of
soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, exposedirt, obvious loss of so
steep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation cover
Moderate vegetation
problems at high flowtime
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of change
Major – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear
Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 55 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of each
back in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposed
Boulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm acrossLarge cobbles 12–25 cm across
Small cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cm
Mud/silt fine and smooth, not grittyMan-made structures covering the natural stream bottom
Woody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your siteCircle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for each
category
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Date: 5/17/2010
Names: Mrs. Allocco-Ange’s 2nd
Grade Class
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-mile
area upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, expose
dirt, obvious loss of sosteep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetationproblems at high flow
time
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts instream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy
Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: 57 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm acrossLarge cobbles 12–25 cm across
Small cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for eachcategory
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Date: 5/19/2010
Names: Mrs. Burns – 2nd Grade
A. Watershed Walk SurveyCircle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-mile
area upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamUndisturbed, good cover
all year
Little to moderate
cover, some bareground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved, maximumdisturbance
Banks – erosionNo erosion, dirt is
covered, no evidence of soil loss
Moderate erosion, someexposed dirt & some
cover, slight evidence of soil loss, gentle slope
Severe erosion, expose
dirt, obvious loss of sosteep slope
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetationproblems at high flow
time
Little or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No slick, film or foam Slight film or foamFilm or foam is
pronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosio
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae
Overabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts in
stream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours?
Yes No
Air Temperature: 61 ºF
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can determine the percentage of eachback in the classroom.
Bedrock continuous rock that may be only partly exposedBoulders separate, often embedded, over 25 cm across
Large cobbles 12–25 cm acrossSmall cobbles 6–12 cm acrossGravels 0.2–6 cm across
Sand 0.01–0.2 cmMud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Man-made structures covering the natural stream bottomWoody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatioBack in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for each
category
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Wetland Vegetation
Tall grasses
Scrub (weedy)
Rock, gravel
Grass and weeds
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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Visual Survey
Stream Location: Mill Creek
Date: 6/3/2010
Names: Mrs. Ford & Mrs. White’s 1st
Grade Classes
A. Watershed Walk Survey
Circle the condition that best describes your stream segment for each category. Consider the 1-milearea upstream of your stream segment as the watershed.
CategoryExcellentCondition
Fair/GoodCondition
PoorCondition
Land use by the streamAllowed to grow
naturally; undisturbed
Little to moderatecover, some bare
ground & some paved
Bare dirt or completel
paved
Banks – vegetation Good vegetation coverModerate vegetation
coverLittle or no vegetation
exposed dirt
Water surface No film or foam Slight film or foam Film or foam ispronounced
Water color/clarity Clear waterLittle color or slight loss
of clarity
Highly colored or low
clarity
Water odor No odor Slight odor Severe odor
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algaeOverabundant algal
growth
Animal life Abundant Few None
Litter None Small amount Very common
Human impacts instream
Little, seems naturalModerate, some
evidence of changeMajor – dams, pipes,
road culverts, etc.
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B. Weather ConditionsCheck one: Clear Cloudy
Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours? Yes No
Air Temperature: ________________
C. Stream Bed - Describe the material on the bed of the stream. Circle all materials you see on
the bed of the stream. Take clear pictures of the area so we can observe each material back in the
classroom.
Boulders large rocks
Cobbles small stones
Sand sand
Mud/silt fine and smooth, not gritty
Woody debris fallen trees, branches, twigs and entrapped leaves
Water plants leafy water plants rooted into the stream bottom or the stream sides
D. Bank Vegetation - Describe the vegetation on the banks of the 10 meter stretch of your site
Circle each type of vegetation you see on each side of the stream. Take clear pictures of the vegetatio
Back in the classroom we will observe the pictures to learn more about bank vegetation.
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Evergreen Trees
(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Grass
Weeds
Rock, gravel
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
Evergreen Trees(coniferous)
Deciduous Trees
Grass
Weeds
Rock, gravel
Bare ground
Building, yards, roads
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