Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 29 August 2018

    Old Trace Park by Sheila Kearney

    The rain was about to start at the time of water sample collection. The water was choppy and the concrete barrier was wet. No geese were present and no evidence of geese was found around collection site. Walkers were on the path.

  • 29 August 2018

    Pelahatchie Creek by William W Mitchell

    Heavy rainfall with visible runoff just prior to sampling

  • 22 August 2018

    Old Trace Park by Sheila Kearney

    The geese were back at collection site. The water was slightly choppy and occasionally flowing over concrete barrier. Mushrooms were also present near collection site.

  • 17 August 2018

    Old Trace Park by Abby Braman

    Very calm. No rainfall within 24 hours.

  • 15 August 2018

    Natchez Trace Overlook by Leigh Horn

    Shad schools (according to Andrew) feeding at surface of water. Between 12 and 15 Canadian geese on the shore. No rainfall in the past 24 hours. Very calm water. No wind.

  • 8 August 2018

    Old Trace Park by Sheila Kearney

    Water slightly choppy, occasionally lapping over concrete barrier. No evidence of geese at collection site. Rained within 24 hours. Brown, foamy scum on top of water.

  • 8 August 2018

    Natchez Trace Overlook by Leigh Horn

    Light rain within the 24 hours prior to sampling. Two boats near sampling area with people swimming and tubing. Someone was walking her dog near the water. Sunny and warm. The water was quiet.

  • 1 August 2018

    Natchez Trace Overlook by Sheila Kearney

    35 geese were 100 yard offshore. Light waves were coming in perpendicular to rocks. Wind N.W.