After sorting and compiling all my data into tables I decided to display this information using graphs so I could better interpret my results. Out of the 8 parameters I tested, only chlorophyll, dissolved oxygen, specific conductivity, and temperature had noticeable differences among the channelized and natural portions of Conejo Creek. But, in almost every parameter … Continue reading Results →
March 18 marked the completion of my water quality data. I was able to take data on 8 parameters including: acidity, chlorophyll, temperature, specific conductivity, salinity, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity. Here is an example …
This week I worked on generating an abstract for my application to the annual SAGE Conference. Abstract Over the past hundred years coastal Southern California has been an epicenter for population growth and urbanization. The Calleguas Creek Watershed is located in Ventura County and has long felt the effects of this exponential growth and urbanization. … Continue reading SAGE Student Research Conference at CSUCI →
This week I have focused more time on data analysis. In comparing the four stream sections (North Fork, South Branch, Arroyo Conejo, and Calleguas Creek I have found some interesting differences and similarities. Here are some graphs showing the greatest disparity between the natural North Fork and the channelized South Branch. Over time chlorophyl levels have … Continue reading Data Analysis →
The past few weeks have consisted of compiling all my data and organizing it into tables. Here is a table showing chlorophyll levels in each stream section over time.
Over winter break I have collected a good amount of data through weekly testing. High water flow due to the first El Nino event on January 6 allowed me to use the sonde to collect data directly but recently lack of rain has reduced flow so I have been bottle sampling and testing manually. The lack … Continue reading Winter Break Update →
I got my permit finalized today by the Ventura County Watershed Protection District. I will work on calibrating the sondes over the next day or so and be out sampling this weekend.
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