NCS000416_Leland CW Cypress Cove Park Nov 22_20230912

Cape Fear
River Watch
Watershed Watch
Base Monitoring Survey Report
Date and Time: 11-8-22 2:30pm
Location: Cypress Cove Park
Observers: Anna and Cherith
Weather: 68 degrees fahrenheit, sunny, and windy
Rainfall Past 24 hours: 0"
I. In-Creek Conditions
A. Water: Brownish water, murky, high turbidity.
B. Creek Bottom: The creek bottom was not visible due to turbidity.
C. Vegetation: Spartina grass and Cypress Trees.
D. Pipes Present: No
II. Creek Corridor Conditions
A. Creek Bank: Banks are stable with vegetation.
B. Runoff: Runoff from docks and nearby apartment buildings.
C. Corridor: Public park with recreational access. Wetlands present and new
construction nearby. Apartments nearing completion.
DLitter: Sparse.
III. Wildlife
A. Biodiversity: Birds, fish, and minnows.
B. Endangered Species: None present.
IV. Water Quality Data
A. DO—59.3%
B. DO ppm—5.10
B. pH —6.99
C. Temp—21.4 degrees celsius

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