Data Collection at the Outflow of Creek Pond

Today was a busy day. we reviewed our pedagogys in class, then went out to the Headwaters to collect data, and then back to class to work on the research report!

We followed Eleanor to the entrance off of route 125, just north of the Lee traffic circle. After following a narrow dirt road belonging to the tree nursery, we stepped onto conservation land. Soon we were in the clearing of the power lines. We turned left/south and followed a trail until we passed a small stream. We then entered the woods/east and followed the water upstream to the creek!

It was a beautiful hike with the sound of the rushing, running water and the sun filtering through the canopy. The stream is filled with small, medium and large rocks.

We followed the stream from the creek back to a point after all the inlets had rejoined the stream. That is where we took our measurements for turbidity, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and temperature. We need to go back and measure pH due to not having a meter.

After 2 days bush-whacking in heavy rain through tall, wet, thick brush, our walk today was relaxing!
The afternoon was very productive, I worked on our report while Rena searched the web for New Hampshire State standards for water quality and other pertinent information for our report. All-in-all a GREAT day!
Thanks Eleanor for showing us the way to the route 125 entrance!
The trees are submerged during heavy rains possibly in the spring. The soil is washed out from under the roots and the thick roots are exposed. My favorite one is the tree sitting on the rock.