Leaf Pack Experiment Details at Tunkhannock Area High School
Placement Information

Placement Date Aug. 25, 2025
Number of Packs Placed 2
Placement Air Temperature Unknown °C
Placement Water Temperature Unknown °C
Stream Habitat Type Pool
Leaf Pack Type and Composition

Predominant Leaf Species:

Beech
Oak
Tulip Poplar
Cottonwood


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date Sept. 19, 2025
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 22
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 21
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Good - Some organic pollution
Percent EPT 36.36%




Comments

Amanda Kiernen, Vosburg Neck State Park, assisted.