Northern San Juan • Entered by Judith Lopez on March 2, 2021
River Watch- Uncompahgre sampling
February 1, 2021 – February 28, 2021
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 1.0 |
| Post Admin hours | 1.5 |
| Activity Hours | 6.5 |
| Participants | 2 |
| Total Hours | 15.5 |
Key Issue: Water-related Conservation
Activity Type: Stewardship (monitoring, sampling, planting, etc.)
Key Partners: CPW and River Watch organization
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Stream/river sampled (3 )
Short Description of Activity
two Broads, Diane Spooner and Judith Lopez, each gathered water samples from three sites and conducted protocols for assessment of oxygenation, alkalinity, hardness, pH, as well as gathering multiple samples for later assessment of metals. Additional data from three locations on the Uncompahgre River was submitted to track temperature and water flow.
Reflection/Evaluation
the goal is to provide an accurate data base on the river’s health for use in decision making over time