NCS000416_Leland CW Sturgeon Creek Nov 22_20230912

Cape Fear
River Watch
Watershed Watch
Base Monitoring Survey Report
Date and Time: 11-8-22 1:48pm
Location: Sturgeon Creek
Observers: Anna and Cherith
Weather: Sunny, Windy, 68 degrees fahrenheit
Rainfall Past 24 hours: 0"
I. In-Creek Conditions
A. Water: Surfwater was brown and muddy.
B. Creek Bottom: Low visibility, muddy, and high turbidity.
C. Vegetation: Spartina grass and Pine trees.
D. Pipes Present: No.
II. Creek Corridor Conditions
A. Creek Bank: Banks are somewhat stable with vegetative cover.
B. Runoff: Runoff from road.
C. Corridor: Wetlands present, road and bridge nearby.
DLitter: Sparse.
III. Wildlife
A. Biodiversity: Minnows.
B. Endangered Species: None present.
IV. Water Quality Data
A. DO—97.7%
B. DO ppm —8.4
B. pH —7.37
C. Temp—21.4 degrees celsius

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