Leaf Pack Experiment Details at Panther Creek State Park
Placement Information

Placement Date Sept. 22, 2021
Number of Packs Placed 2
Placement Air Temperature 30.0 °C
Placement Water Temperature 18.0 °C
Stream Habitat Type Run
Leaf Pack Type and Composition

Predominant Leaf Species:

Maple
Oak
Tulip Poplar
Ash


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date Oct. 13, 2021
Number of Packs Retrieved 2
Retrieval Air Temperature 22.0 °C
Retrieval Water Temperature 16.0 °C
Storm and Non-Storm Events

Did storms occur while your leaf packs were in the stream? No
Did flooding occur? Yes
Was this site experiencing a drought during your experiment? No

Summary Analysis
Results Overview

Total Number of Individuals Found 48
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 13
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Fair - Substantial pollution likely
Percent EPT 0.00%




Comments

We also found 1 predaceous diving beetle and 2 whirligigs