Leaf Pack Experiment Details at White Clay Creek State Park
Placement Information

Placement Date Aug. 12, 2022
Number of Packs Placed 1
Placement Air Temperature Unknown °C
Placement Water Temperature Unknown °C
Stream Habitat Type Riffle
Leaf Pack Type and Composition

Predominant Leaf Species:

Beech
Cherry
Maple
Oak
Sycamore
Tulip Poplar


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date Aug. 12, 2022
Number of Packs Retrieved 1
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? Unknown
Did flooding occur? Unknown
Was this site experiencing a drought during your experiment? Unknown

Summary Analysis
Results Overview

Total Number of Individuals Found 51
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 12
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Fair - Substantial pollution likely
Percent EPT 21.57%




Comments

These were found under rocks and in natural leaf packs made in the White Clay Creek