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ME_YHE020 Hendersons Wetlands at the Lakes Blvd, South Morang
1 May 2011
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Overview
| Catchment | Yarra River |
|---|---|
| Site | Hendersons Wetlands at the Lakes Blvd, South Morang ME_YHE020 |
| Date and Time | Sunday 1st May 2011 09:00am |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| Ammon-Nit mg/L NH3-N | N mg/L NH4+ | D.O. % | D.O mg/L | EC µS/cm | FrP mg/L P | Nitrate-Nit mg/L N | Nitrate mg/L | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb FTU | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 5.9 | 780 | 0.16 | 7.2 | 0.02 | 18 | 15 | 25 | 15 |
| Weather | overcast |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | More than a week ago |
| Flow estimate | Not Flowing |
| Water Appearance | Muddy |
| Stream depth | 1m - 2m |
| Stream width | >5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants |
Water level was 12cm below my reference point, which is the same as when last measured. At Mill Park I have had no rain in the last 7 days. Note that water was flowing into Henderson's Creek from the lake overflow.
Creatures Waterwatch method
| Image | Species | Score | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
|
h. Order Anostraca (fairy shrimp and introduced sea monkeys) | 4 | 3 |
|
Caddis-fly Larvae (Trichoptera) | 7 | 10 |
|
Mayfly nymph (Ephemeroptera) | 7 | 50 |
|
Damselfly Nymph (Odonata) | 6 | 50 |
|
Dragonfly Nymph (Odonata) | 6 | 20 |
|
Water mites (Acarina) | 5 | 2 |
|
Yabbies/Marron/Gilgie Freshwater (Decapoda) | 5 | 1 |
|
Beetle larvae (Coleoptera) | 4 | 2 |
| Flatworms (Turbellaria) | 3 | 1 | |
|
Freshwater Snails (Gastropoda) | 3 | 4 |
|
Side Swimmer/Scud (Amphipoda) | 4 | 1 |
|
Non Biting Midge Larvae - Bloodworms (Diptera) | 0 | 20 |
| Total bug score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total abundance | 0 - 35 | 35+ |
| 0 - 200 | Poor | Good |
| 200+ | Fair | Very good |
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