A Semester Monitoring 7-Branch Creek

This semester I focused my area of study on the Upper Chattahoochee watershed. The specific stream I concentrated on was a tributary to the Chattahoochee River behind my apartment complex, 7 Branch Creek. Prior to data collection, I conducted a general ecology survey. This general ecology survey addressed the botanical biodiversity surrounding the stream I monitored. I listed the species per strata, i.e. canopy, midstory, and vine/herb layer in a 30 x 30 ft. survey area adjacent to my water quality monitoring location. After I recorded my general ecology information, I then assessed the stream for its specific designation in regards to the type of stream it is (perennial, intermittent, or ephemeral).  This was done with the North Carolina Department of Water Quality 4.11 Form. After I gained my general information about the site, I proceeded with my water quality monitoring.

Watershed Final Presentation

GIS Figures of Monitored Site

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Water Quality Monitoring: 7 Branch Creek, Data set 4 (November 16, 2014)

pH: 5.35
Temp: 9.8 C
D.O.: 8.25 mg/l
Cond: 0.075
Flow: less than 1 fps
Depth: 7 inches
(November 16, 2014: 3:00 p.m.)

Panoramic View of 7 Branch Creek: Novemeber 16, 2014

Water Quality Monitoring: 7 Branch Creek, Data Set 3 (November 2, 2014)

November 2, 2014

• Temp: 10.16 C
• D.O. 8.23 mg/l
• pH: 5.97
• Cond: 0.078
• Flow: less than 1 fps
• Depth:  8 inches

Calibration data November 2, 2014