Leaf Pack Experiment Details at VLAWMO-4 station at WBLSS storm sewer
Placement Information

Placement Date May 30, 2020
Number of Packs Placed 1
Placement Air Temperature 19.0 °C
Placement Water Temperature 15.0 °C
Stream Habitat Type Pool
Leaf Pack Type and Composition

Predominant Leaf Species:

Maple
Oak


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date June 22, 2020
Number of Packs Retrieved 1
Retrieval Air Temperature 24.0 °C
Retrieval Water Temperature 19.0 °C
Storm and Non-Storm Events

Did storms occur while your leaf packs were in the stream? Yes
Number of storms that occurred 4
Total precipitation depth that occurred 6.0 cm
Did flooding occur? No
Was this site experiencing a drought during your experiment? No

Summary Analysis
Results Overview

Total Number of Individuals Found 44
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 3
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Poor - Severe pollution likely
Percent EPT 0.00%




Comments

The leaf pack was submerged in sediment. There were numerous very small waterbugs that moved rapidly.