Leaf Pack Experiment Details at VLAWMO-1 station at Oakmede Flume
Placement Information

Placement Date May 25, 2020
Number of Packs Placed 1
Placement Air Temperature 22.5 °C
Placement Water Temperature 19.8 °C
Stream Habitat Type Riffle
Leaf Pack Type and Composition

Predominant Leaf Species:

Cherry
Maple
Oak


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date July 15, 2020
Number of Packs Retrieved 1
Retrieval Air Temperature 25.4 °C
Retrieval Water Temperature 24.9 °C
Storm and Non-Storm Events

Did storms occur while your leaf packs were in the stream? Unknown
Did flooding occur? Unknown
Was this site experiencing a drought during your experiment? Unknown

Summary Analysis
Results Overview

Total Number of Individuals Found 60
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 15
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Fair - Substantial pollution likely
Percent EPT 3.33%




Comments

6 Mystery snails 7 Limpets Estimated daily sun/shade balance: 10% sun, 90% shade. Storms occurred during placement.: 10.24" precipitation (Twin Cities data) Completed by Susan Miller, Watershed Action Volunteers