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Date: 11/19/09
Film or foam is
Water surface No film or foam Slight film or foam
pronounced
Overabundant algal
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae
growth
Clear
Cloudy
Overcast
Yes
No
Air Temperature: 44 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.
Sand sand
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 vegetation.
Back in the classroom we will observe the pictures to learn more about bank vegetation.
Evergreen Trees Evergreen Trees
(coniferous) (coniferous)
Grass Grass
Weeds Weeds
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Visual Survey
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosion
Overabundant algal
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae
growth
Film or foam is
Water surface No film or foam Slight film or foam
pronounced
Overabundant algal
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae
growth
Film or foam is
Water surface No film or foam Slight film or foam
pronounced
Overabundant algal
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae
growth
Clear
Cloudy
Overcast
Yes
No
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.
Sand sand
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 vegetation.
Back in the classroom we will observe the pictures to learn more about bank vegetation.
Evergreen Trees Evergreen Trees
(coniferous) (coniferous)
Grass Grass
Weeds Weeds
Information adapted from Community Water Watch Participants Manual, Monroe County, NY
Visual Survey
Film or foam is
Water surface No film or foam Slight film or foam
pronounced
Overabundant algal
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae
growth
Snow Covered
Litter Small amount Very common
None
Clear
Cloudy
Overcast
Yes
No
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.
Sand sand
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 vegetation.
Back in the classroom we will observe the pictures to learn more about bank vegetation.
Evergreen Trees Evergreen Trees
(coniferous) (coniferous)
Grass Grass
Weeds Weeds
Visual Survey
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosion
Overabundant algal
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae
growth
B. Weather Conditions
Check one:
Clear
Cloudy
Overcast
Did it rain or snow within last 24-48 hours?
Yes
No
Air Temperature: 38ºF
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.
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 vegetation.
Back in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for each
category
Evergreen Trees Evergreen Trees
(coniferous) (coniferous)
Visual Survey
Date: 3/5/2010
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosion
(can’t see)
Overabundant algal
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae
growth
(can’t see)
B. Weather Conditions
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 each
back in the classroom.
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 vegetation.
Back in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for each
category
Evergreen Trees Evergreen Trees
(coniferous) (coniferous)
Visual Survey
Date: 3/5/2010
Stream bed siltation No silt, no erosion Slight silt, some erosion Much silt, shows erosion
Overabundant algal
Algal growth in stream Moderate algal growth No algae
growth
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 each
back in the classroom.
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 vegetation.
Back in the classroom we will use the pictures to estimate the percentage cover on each bank for each
category
Evergreen Trees Evergreen Trees
(coniferous) (coniferous)