Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 30 March 2026

    Pelahatchie Creek by Stacey Knepple

    It appears that someone removed the invasive plant species that is typically found in the water near the boat launch ramp. I did not see any floating plants in this area.

  • 30 March 2026

    Madison Landing by Jennifer Sigrest

    Water levels back up. Choppy conditions

  • 29 March 2026

    East Spillway by Laura Luke

    Sunny day and pretty windy. Saw a great blue heron, a water turtle (too far away to tell what type), little fish, and lots of spiders and grasshoppers. I used the dip net to test, but could only sample from the side of the creek as the water was currently too high to wade.

  • 29 March 2026

    West Spillway Dock by Laura Luke

    It was a sunny day, not too hot, but windy. I saw birds, butterflies, wasps, and dragonflies. People were out fishing and not much litter was present.

  • 18 March 2026

    Byram Swinging Bridge by Johnny McGowan

    Current river stage is slightly elevated due to recent rains and receding

  • 18 March 2026

    Rosemary Rd bridge by Johnny McGowan

    River has muddy appearance and is receding after recent rains

  • 18 March 2026

    Gatesville Bridge by Johnny McGowan

    River is slightly elevated and receding from recent rains; muddy in appearance

  • 28 February 2026

    Pelahatchie Creek by Stacey Knepple

    Water was too turbid to see dot in column at 50 mL, so repeated turbidity assessment at 25 mL. The parking lot was packed and multiple boats were passing to and from launching.

  • 27 February 2026

    Pearl River at Carroll Loop by Theresa Thornhill

    No testing done as stairs have not been repaired. Pictures are from January 2026