Leaf Pack Experiment Details at Con on Wilson College campus
Placement Information

Placement Date April 3, 2020
Number of Packs Placed 3
Placement Air Temperature 15.0 °C
Placement Water Temperature 12.0 °C
Stream Habitat Type Riffle
Leaf Pack Type and Composition

Predominant Leaf Species:

Beech
Elm
Maple
Oak


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date April 16, 2020
Number of Packs Retrieved 3
Retrieval Air Temperature 8.0 °C
Retrieval Water Temperature 11.0 °C
Storm and Non-Storm Events

Did storms occur while your leaf packs were in the stream? Yes
Number of storms that occurred 3
Total precipitation depth that occurred 3.16 cm
Did flooding occur? Unknown
Was this site experiencing a drought during your experiment? No

Summary Analysis
Results Overview

Total Number of Individuals Found 1107
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 8
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Poor - Severe pollution likely
Percent EPT 0.36%




Comments

There was one 3.5 cm eastern red-spotted newt found in one of the leaf packs. There is a large stormwater drain adjacent to the site.