Leaf Pack Experiment Details at Alapocas Run 1
Placement Information

Placement Date April 17, 2019
Number of Packs Placed 6
Placement Air Temperature 18.0 °C
Placement Water Temperature 12.0 °C
Stream Habitat Type Riffle
Leaf Pack Type and Composition

Predominant Leaf Species:

Beech
Oak
Tulip Poplar


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date May 24, 2019
Number of Packs Retrieved 5
Retrieval Air Temperature 23.0 °C
Retrieval Water Temperature 12.0 °C
Storm and Non-Storm Events

Did storms occur while your leaf packs were in the stream? Yes
Number of storms that occurred 4
Total precipitation depth that occurred 15.0 cm
Did flooding occur? Yes
Was this site experiencing a drought during your experiment? No

Summary Analysis
Results Overview

Total Number of Individuals Found 127
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 12
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Fair - Substantial pollution likely
Percent EPT 0.00%




Comments

Three packs placed in ripple, three placed in run. Those placed in run lost majority of leaf pack, one went missing entirely.