Leaf Pack Experiment Details at Canal/Lake
Placement Information

Placement Date May 17, 2024
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:

Grasses
Maple


Retrieval Information

Retrieval Date June 4, 2024
Number of Packs Retrieved 1
Retrieval Air Temperature 20.0 °C
Retrieval Water Temperature Unknown °C
Storm and Non-Storm Events

Did storms occur while your leaf packs were in the stream? Yes
Number of storms that occurred 0
Total precipitation depth that occurred 0.0 cm
Did flooding occur? No
Was this site experiencing a drought during your experiment? No

Summary Analysis
Results Overview

Total Number of Individuals Found 13
Pollution Tolerance Index Score 8
Pollution Tolerance Index Rating Poor - Severe pollution likely
Percent EPT 0.00%




Comments

Our leaf pack had far fewer macroinvertebrates than expected -- we got more critters with our D-nets