Schedule for this Wednesday-3/1/17

The schedule is: March 1, 2017, same time (11:30 a.m.)- same place (confluence of Cordova Creek and American River)- same day (every Wednesday). The river levels have decreased this week, and moderate weather should permit improved photo opportunities, as last week there were less wildlife encounters,( or I was not fast enough on the draw with my camera to snap any of the only visitor that day, a flycatcher 18 inches from my face...), either way, the survey mission will be executed. Because this is no banner ad, nor I a bot, something different is written in each announcement, including images. Because you took the time to read this post, I try to make it interesting, so here are some pics from previous surveys (2015-16), enjoy and see you there.....

Results for Wed., Feb.22nd,2017

166pcs, CC Ph9.2, AR Ph 8.9, water levels still high, restricting access to the high banks. Dont know what is on the bottom...heres pics..

Remember tomorrow...

On Wednesday, Feb. 22nd 2017, at the confluence of Cordova Creek and the American River, hammerdirt California will be collecting debris data, water Ph values, observations of conditions and photographs. All actions begin at 11:30 a.m. rain or shine. The following images are from today on the ARP (El Manto)....

Results for Wed.,Feb. 15th,2017,at Cordova Creek

153pcs collected, though massive amounts have been washed just outside of my survey perimeter where they sit, till the next round of rain will make the river rise over the creek bank and back into the wash out, where a significant array of trash debris is now stranded among the fallen trees and brushpiles. Im prompted to have an emergency cleanup with help from friends, but there is not enough time, ( saddened ).Though this is a scientific project and I perform its data collection with an unbiased protocol, I am personally sickened and disgusted to know how much trash that I cannot intercept/prevent from reaching the river, delta, oceans. Enough said. There was much live wildlife here today: bullfrog, spawning fish,  ducks, and one drowned rattlesnake. AR Ph 9.1, and CC Ph 9.1 ( yes I double checked to be certain ) Pictures....