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Stream Monitoring
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To protect and preserve our watershed, we need a continuous supply of reliable data about the streams in our area. Volunteers use a state wide protocol established by PaSEC and DEP's Citizens' Volunteer Monitoring Program . Data is collected through monthly and biannual studies.
Volunteer water monitors are trained, by state accredited instructors, in the use of Hach color comparison test kits. Quality control is ensured through the use of Hach colorimeter test kits.
Monthly Studies:
Each month volunteers conduct onsite monitoring of pH and conductance using hand held meters. A sample of stream water is tested for the amount of dissolved oxygen. Air and Water temperature and flow rates are measured and a water sample is collected for later analysis using a Hach kit to test for nitrate, phosphate, sulfate and alkalinity. Data collected is entered into a database that can be accessed by all interested persons.Results are in the chart at the bottom of the page
Biannual Studies:
Twice annually additional testing is conducted.
Habitat Assessment Study:
A Habitat Assessment survey is used to compare the stream channel and riparian zone to standards to obtain a habitat index.Macro-invertebrate Study:
The stream bottom is sampled using fine nets, and macro-invertebrates are collected, counted and grouped based on their tolerance to pollution. From this data a stream quality index is determined. After completion of the macro-invertebrate study the organisms are returned to the stream.Additional Chemical Studies:
During biannual studies stream water is also tested for aluminum, iron and manganese (common pollutants from acid mine drainage and abandoned oil wells).
Stream Study Results
Results are on Google DocsClick on Chemical or Macro for the stream of interest in the table below
| Site | Results | Results |
| Sandy Creek at Lake Wilhelm Dam | Chemical | Macros |
| South Sandy Creek at Slatertown Rd | Chemical | Macros |
| Lower Two Mile Run (two sites) | Chemical | Macros |
| East Sandy Creek | Chenical | Macros |
| Cherry Run along Rt. 227 North of Pleasentville | Chenical | Macros |
| Little Sugar Creek at Rt 428 bridge | Chenical | Macros |
| Mill Creek | Chenical | Macros |
| Oil Creek at Oil City | Chenical | Macros |
| Prather Run at Rt 428 bridge | Chenical | Macros |
| Scrubgrass Creek | Chenical | Macros |
| Shull Run | Chenical | Macros |
| Sugar Creek at Cooperstown | Chenical | Macros |
| Upper Two Mile Run 0.1 miles above Justice Lake | Chenical | Macros | UnNamed tributary of Two Mile Run at Pioneer Flats | Macros |
To download a copy of our stream monitoring Fact Sheet click on the link below.
Stream Monitoring pdf file
