Physical Report - 3/2/12, Muddy Branch Alliance

Date & Time: 
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 3:00pm
We can learn a lot about overall health, habitat for fish and wildlife, and possible pollution problems by taking a close look at the stream and recording what we see and smell. For more information about the Creek Freaks physical report and what it can tell you about a stream, click here.
The Water
What information is collected about the water?
Water appearance: 
clear
Odor: 
none
Under the Water
What information is collected about under the water?
Algae color and texture: 
brown
Algae amount: 
scattered
Stream bed stability: 
no data collected
Stream Banks
What information is collected about the stream banks?
Stream bank composition: Trees: 
low
Stream bank composition: Shrubs: 
low
Stream bank composition: Grass: 
low
Stream bank composition: Bare soil: 
high
Stream bank composition: Rocks: 
low
Stream bank erosion: 
50-80% (high)
Streamside Plants
What information is collected about the streamside plants?
Riparian zone width left bank: 
no data collected
Riparian zone width right bank: 
no data collected
Stream channel shade: 
>80% (excellent)
Additional Notes: