Northern San Juan • Entered by Judith Lopez on September 29, 2021
River Watch- Uncompahgre sampling
September 1, 2021 – September 29, 2021
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | |
| Post Admin hours | |
| Activity Hours | 10.75 |
| Participants | 2 |
| Total Hours | 21.5 |
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 (4 )
Short Description of Activity
Diane Spooner sampled at three sites in Sept while Judith Lopez sampled at one. Protocols are done by both monthly to determine Oxygen levels, alkalinity , hardness, and pH. Other data is provided to River Watch on water temperature and river flow. Filtered and non-filtered samples are mailed monthly or bi monthly to River Watch for metals assessment in their lab. Judith also conducted protocols for pH, alkalinity, and hardness this month on Unnknown samples provided by RW as a quality control measure.
Reflection/Evaluation
Goal is being met to provide consistent data on the river to aid with decisions about its health and uses.