Watershed Quality Testing

Sampling At Wolverine Creek

Data

Data collected at all sites included general observations (weather, wind speed/direction, precipitation, and water level) and quantitative data (air and water temperature, conductivity, pH, settleable solids, and concentration of dissolved oxygen and nitrate).  Five sites (Yellow Jacket Creek, Eska Creek, Moose Creek, Wolverine Creek, and April Creek) were sampled for macroinvertebrate density and species under an agreement with the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Environment and Natural Resources Institute.

Conductivity vs Time Click for Bigger Image

In general, water quality in the eight sampling locations was good - in all locations water quality met drinking water standards for all measured variables.

Future Direction

For both educational purposes and cost-effectiveness CVEPP is exploring the possibility of transitioning monitoring into a volunteer-based program and is talking with several CEMP partners to coordinate our efforts.

CVEPP is also planning to cooperate with community groups and other agencies throughout the Matanuska River watershed to develop and ecosystem-based plan.  Ecosystem-based planning helps communities plan local economies while at the same time preserving the integrity of local ecosystems.

Basic Information

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Watershed Health