Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Loddon River
Site Birch's Creek - Andersons Mill NC_BIR400
Date and Time Monday 24th February 2020 15:25pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

EC µS/cm pH pH Units rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 290 8.2 0 27.2 0.09
Weather cloudy
Last rainfall During the last week
Flow estimate LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected)
Water Appearance Clear
Stream depth 0 - 50cm
Stream width < 2m
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants

Someone is still trying to dam up a section of the stream with logs and branches. I don't know why as the instream boulders are creating a good amount of dams, pools, and riffles.

Habitat

<p>The handful of acacias that were planted are still hanging in there but not thriving. One Blackwood (it was not planted but rather freed by willow removal) is now over 5m and the vegetative regrowth from this tree is producing some healthy suckers.</p> <p>Weeds and pasture grasses are continuing to maintain bank stability.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Bank Erosion Stability Bank Vegetation In Stream Cover Riffles Pools Bends Verge Vegetation Overall
Fair 3 Poor 4 Good 8 Excellent 5 VeryPoor 2 22

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