Leaf Pack Experiment Details at Tunkhannock Area High School
Placement Information

Placement Date Sept. 6, 2024
Number of Packs Placed 3
Placement Air Temperature 12.0 °C
Placement Water Temperature 15.0 °C
Stream Habitat Type Riffle
Leaf Pack Type and Composition

Predominant Leaf Species:

Maple
Oak
Cottonwood


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date Sept. 30, 2024
Number of Packs Retrieved 2
Retrieval Air Temperature Unknown °C
Retrieval Water Temperature Unknown °C
Storm and Non-Storm Events

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

Summary Analysis
Results Overview

Total Number of Individuals Found 13
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 5
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Poor - Severe pollution likely
Percent EPT 7.69%