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ME_YGR006 Gardiners Creek upstream of Blackburn Lake, at Pobblebonk point, adjacent to Vegemite Creek
30 January 2016
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Overview
| Catchment | Yarra River |
|---|---|
| Site | Gardiners Creek upstream of Blackburn Lake, at Pobblebonk point, adjacent to Vegemite Creek ME_YGR006 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 30th January 2016 09:45am |
| 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 | pH pH Units | Rain mm | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb FTU | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 0.07 | 41.49 | 1.7 | 120 | 6.7 | 0 | 16.9 | 17.1 | 50 | 70 |
| Weather | cloudy |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last 24 hours |
| Flow estimate | STAGNANT: No continuous flow in channel but channel continuous (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Other |
| Stream depth | 1m - 2m |
| Stream width | |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | bottles,paper,plastic,polystyrene |
Monitors: Elaline, Su, Thanushi, John B., Anne
Changes since last monitored: Cumbungi 'buds' prolific
What stands out: Paperbark has come down (almost) midstream. Litter considerable.
Other observations: Weather has been cooler for a few days and plants greener.
2 Pacific black ducks, Dusky moorhen. Blackberries beginning to become prolific near bridge (between log and bridge)Type of flow: water flowing back slightly
Creatures Waterwatch method
| Image | Species | Score | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Caddis-fly Larvae (Trichoptera) | 7 | 2 |
|
Damselfly Nymph (Odonata) | 6 | 2 |
|
True Bugs - Backswimmers, Water-boatmen, Water-striders (Hemiptera) | 4 | 6 |
|
Non Biting Midge Larvae - Bloodworms (Diptera) | 1 | 1 |
| Total bug score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total abundance | 0 - 35 | 35+ |
| 0 - 200 | Poor | Good |
| 200+ | Fair | Very good |
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