Point Reyes National Seashore Water Quality Monitoring Report, May 1999- May 2001
Ketcham BJ. 2001. Point Reyes National Seashore Water Quality Monitoring Report, May 1999- May 2001. National Park Service
The report includes water quality monitoring at 23 stream locations and 3 recreational ponds and aquatic assessment at 12 locations. Monitored water quality paramenters include nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, orthophosphate, fecal/total coliform, total suspended sediment, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and PH. Macroinvertebrate samples were collected from Olema Creek and three coastal watersheds draining to Drakes Estero for a long term biologic trend analysis. Results indicate distinct differences in monitored water quality parameters between dairy, beef, and wilderness watersheds. Implemented in conjunction with fisheries monitoring efforts, the water quality program is focused on identifying water quality impacts to the aquatic ecosystems within the Seashore.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Ketcham, Brannon
- Date of Issue
- 2001-11
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- PORE
- Keywords
- dairy farms, Macroinvertebrate, Point Reyes National Seashore, Water Quality, Watershed