Classification:
Vertebrates
Invertebrates
Herbs
Trees & Shrubs

Data Collection:
Creek Bottom
Dissolved Oxygen
Creek Depth
Creek Clean Up
Invert Sampling
Nitrates
pH
Microorganisms
Phosphates
Vert Sampling
Temp & Humidity
Turbidity

High levels of Nitrates in water can promote algae blooms and effect turbidity and dissolved oxygen levels. Fertilizers carried to the creek by runoff can raise Nitrate levels. Nitrates, a product of decomposition, can easily be converted into nitrates and also impact pH. A high concentration of nitrates in the creek can lead to a large number of algae blooms in the creek and increase turbidity.