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NC_KAN360 Kangaroo Creek, Springhill Road bridge, Denver

31 January 2023

Overview Notes Phy Chem Tests Habitat Diary Photos 1
Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Campaspe River
Site Kangaroo Creek, Springhill Road bridge, Denver NC_KAN360
Date and Time Tuesday 31st January 2023 09:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

D.O. % EC µS/cm pH pH Units rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 27 328 7.1 0.02 21 19.7 9
Weather sunny
Last rainfall During the last week 1.50
Flow estimate POOLS: No continuous flow in channel and intermittent pools (in-stream habitats not connected)
Water Appearance Stained brown
Stream depth 0 - 50cm
Stream width 2m - 5m
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants

Triglochin healthy.

Habitat

Bank Erosion Stability Bank Vegetation In Stream Cover Riffles Pools Bends Verge Vegetation Overall
Excellent 5 Excellent 10 Excellent 10 Fair 3 Excellent 10 38

Diary photos

Creek now a series of pools. Note increase in tannin colour due to rotting vegetation (and corresponding low DO).

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