Leaf Pack Experiment Details at Apple Mountain Creek
Placement Information

Placement Date Sept. 25, 2020
Number of Packs Placed 6
Placement Air Temperature 20.0 °C
Placement Water Temperature Unknown °C
Stream Habitat Type Riffle
Leaf Pack Type and Composition

Predominant Leaf Species:

Beech
Maple
Tulip Poplar


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date Nov. 5, 2020
Number of Packs Retrieved 6
Retrieval Air Temperature 13.3 °C
Retrieval Water Temperature Unknown °C
Storm and Non-Storm Events

Did storms occur while your leaf packs were in the stream? Yes
Number of storms that occurred 1
Total precipitation depth that occurred 10.4 cm
Did flooding occur? Unknown
Was this site experiencing a drought during your experiment? No

Summary Analysis
Results Overview

Total Number of Individuals Found 65
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 5
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Poor - Severe pollution likely
Percent EPT 0.00%




Comments

One of the 6 leaf packs was found suspended out of the water, with most of the leaves having washed away. We also experienced some heavy winds while the leaf packs were out.