Lab #1
Environmental Sampling & Analysis II
Hillsborough Community College
Lab #1 Sampling Plan, Results of QA, Watershed Walk, and Visual Survey for Hillsborough River Site #103 at Lowry Park Submitted by: Cornel McTaggart February 14, 2013
View of Hillsborough River at mouth of stream facing east.
Sampling Plan Sampling Objectives: Monitoring the health of a ¼ mile section of a tributary to the Hillsborough River.
Legal Requirements: Access to the sampling site is approved by Hillsborough Community College and Hillsborough County Stream –Waterwatch Program.
Known Contaminants: None Known
Sample Collection Procedures: Air Temperature reading measured using the Spirit Heavy Duty Pocket Test Thermometer, protected in metal case. Place in shade until reading stabilizes. Water Temperature reading measured using the Spirit Heavy Duty Pocket Test Thermometer. Submerge thermometer in water anchored by string until reading stabilizes. pH values measured using Wide Range Indicator pH Test Kit. Range: 4-10 pH units. Cat No. 1470-11, Model 17-N. Dissolved Oxygen values obtained using Dissolved Oxygen Water Quality Test Kit code 5860, Lot no. 032119. Turbidity measurements obtained using a 60 cm Turbidity Tube (clear). Grab samples- three bottles of sample collected each month for testing by Hillsborough County Extension Services Laboratory. The QA results for pH, dissolved oxygen, and temperature were conducted at lake. The results were as follows: pH, D.O., and Temperature were at acceptable levels: The results of the testing done at Hillsborough River – Lowry Park, site# 103, at 3:00 pm on 1/31/2013, are as follows: Air Temperature = 20 degrees C Water Temperature = 28 degrees C pH = 7.8 D.O. = 6.2 ppm Turbidity = 47.6 cm
Hillsborough County Stream Waterwatch WATERSHED WALK SURVEY FORM
Stream Name: Hillsborough River at Lowry Park Date: 13 January 2013 Group: Leader: Pamela Vergara, PhD, P.E., Esq. Phone: 813-757-2197 Participant: Cornel McTaggart, Hcc Environmental Science Student Date of last rainfall: 1/29/13
Water flow:
high
normal
X low
Weather conditions: sunny/breezy Air temperature: 20 degrees C Water temperature: 28 degrees C
AFTER THE WATERSHED WALK: SUMMARY In each of the five areas listed below, comment on: 1. Overall conditions, 2. Any conditions that warrant particular attention, or 3. Any conditions in which you noticed a major change along the length of your segment. LAND USE: Urban Park (paved parking areas, covered pavilion and boat ramps/docks) BANK CONDITIONS: Some undercutting visible; slight erosion in areas SURFACE WATER AND WATER CLARITY: Little color or loss of Clarity, Moderate algae growth STREAM BED: Slight Silt HUMAN IMPACTS: Moderate paved areas (pavilions are wood structures on concrete) OVERALL ASSESSMENT (from Chart A): EXCELLENT X GOOD/FAIR
POOR
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY STREAMWATERWATCH Visual Survey Use this form to record important information about the health of your stream. By keeping accurate and consistent records of your observations, you can document current conditions and changes in water quality and habitat. Name of Stream
Location
Hillsborough River
Lowry Park County
Individual Group
Members Present
Date:
County:
Weather Conditions: clear
cloudy
rain
rain within 24 to 48hours
Visual Survey Water Flow high normal low measured cfs Number of pools number of riffles Stream Width ft. Stream Depth USDS Texture Classification %Sand %Silt %Clay Water Appearance: Clear Habitat Description (Use Chart B) Stream Bed: Fair Sediment Deposits: Fair Streambank Stability: Fair Sreambank Cover: Good Algae Appearance: dark green
Algae Location: in spots
Other Observations? Wildlife? Minnows, dragonflies, and water fowls Evidence of Pollution? No Litter or Trash in area? How much/what kind? Moderate amounts of plastics, cellophane wrappers and paper cups
ft.
Some stream-bank erosion visible
Hillsborough Community College
Lab #1 Sampling Plan, Results of QA, Watershed Walk, and Visual Survey for Hillsborough River Site #103 at Lowry Park Submitted by: Cornel McTaggart February 14, 2013
View of Hillsborough River at mouth of stream facing east.
Sampling Plan Sampling Objectives: Monitoring the health of a ¼ mile section of a tributary to the Hillsborough River.
Legal Requirements: Access to the sampling site is approved by Hillsborough Community College and Hillsborough County Stream –Waterwatch Program.
Known Contaminants: None Known
Sample Collection Procedures: Air Temperature reading measured using the Spirit Heavy Duty Pocket Test Thermometer, protected in metal case. Place in shade until reading stabilizes. Water Temperature reading measured using the Spirit Heavy Duty Pocket Test Thermometer. Submerge thermometer in water anchored by string until reading stabilizes. pH values measured using Wide Range Indicator pH Test Kit. Range: 4-10 pH units. Cat No. 1470-11, Model 17-N. Dissolved Oxygen values obtained using Dissolved Oxygen Water Quality Test Kit code 5860, Lot no. 032119. Turbidity measurements obtained using a 60 cm Turbidity Tube (clear). Grab samples- three bottles of sample collected each month for testing by Hillsborough County Extension Services Laboratory. The QA results for pH, dissolved oxygen, and temperature were conducted at lake. The results were as follows: pH, D.O., and Temperature were at acceptable levels: The results of the testing done at Hillsborough River – Lowry Park, site# 103, at 3:00 pm on 1/31/2013, are as follows: Air Temperature = 20 degrees C Water Temperature = 28 degrees C pH = 7.8 D.O. = 6.2 ppm Turbidity = 47.6 cm
Hillsborough County Stream Waterwatch WATERSHED WALK SURVEY FORM
Stream Name: Hillsborough River at Lowry Park Date: 13 January 2013 Group: Leader: Pamela Vergara, PhD, P.E., Esq. Phone: 813-757-2197 Participant: Cornel McTaggart, Hcc Environmental Science Student Date of last rainfall: 1/29/13
Water flow:
high
normal
X low
Weather conditions: sunny/breezy Air temperature: 20 degrees C Water temperature: 28 degrees C
AFTER THE WATERSHED WALK: SUMMARY In each of the five areas listed below, comment on: 1. Overall conditions, 2. Any conditions that warrant particular attention, or 3. Any conditions in which you noticed a major change along the length of your segment. LAND USE: Urban Park (paved parking areas, covered pavilion and boat ramps/docks) BANK CONDITIONS: Some undercutting visible; slight erosion in areas SURFACE WATER AND WATER CLARITY: Little color or loss of Clarity, Moderate algae growth STREAM BED: Slight Silt HUMAN IMPACTS: Moderate paved areas (pavilions are wood structures on concrete) OVERALL ASSESSMENT (from Chart A): EXCELLENT X GOOD/FAIR
POOR
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY STREAMWATERWATCH Visual Survey Use this form to record important information about the health of your stream. By keeping accurate and consistent records of your observations, you can document current conditions and changes in water quality and habitat. Name of Stream
Location
Hillsborough River
Lowry Park County
Individual Group
Members Present
Date:
County:
Weather Conditions: clear
cloudy
rain
rain within 24 to 48hours
Visual Survey Water Flow high normal low measured cfs Number of pools number of riffles Stream Width ft. Stream Depth USDS Texture Classification %Sand %Silt %Clay Water Appearance: Clear Habitat Description (Use Chart B) Stream Bed: Fair Sediment Deposits: Fair Streambank Stability: Fair Sreambank Cover: Good Algae Appearance: dark green
Algae Location: in spots
Other Observations? Wildlife? Minnows, dragonflies, and water fowls Evidence of Pollution? No Litter or Trash in area? How much/what kind? Moderate amounts of plastics, cellophane wrappers and paper cups
ft.
Some stream-bank erosion visible
