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NC_KAN360 Kangaroo Creek, Springhill Road bridge, Denver
1 May 2024
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Overview
| Catchment | Campaspe River |
|---|---|
| Site | Kangaroo Creek, Springhill Road bridge, Denver NC_KAN360 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday 1st May 2024 09:15am |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| D.O. % | EC µS/cm | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 27 | 456 | 7.2 | 0.03 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Weather | sunny |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | More than a week ago |
| 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 |
No flow. Some oily scum. Dark particles in the water column (maybe organic matter).
Habitat
<p>Riparian vegetation is as it has been for the past few years. That is, in good condition. lots of instream woody debris and leaves. Leaf breakdown is likely to be causing the low DO. </p>
| 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 |
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