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
Turbidity
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High turbidity decreases light penetration in the water which will effect abundance and type of bottom dwelling plants and animals. Some significant factors in turbidity are the abundance of algae in the creek, or the rate that the creek is flowing. Either may contribute to high levels of turbidity.