Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 21 June 2018

    Natchez Trace Overlook by Sheila Kearney

    Water was calm, flat, with no wave action. Clear water along rock jetty. No wind. Rained within 24 hours; light rain while collecting samples. 2 dozen geese off shore.

  • 20 June 2018

    Old Trace Park by Sheila Kearney

    Sprinkling rain while collecting samples. Group of teens playing ball near site. Geese to the left of the site. Water calm.

  • 13 June 2018

    Old Trace Park by Sheila Kearney

    There were 73 geese in the exact location of our testing site. The water was very choppy and overflowing the concrete barrier. It rained earlier in the day (6/13).

  • 13 June 2018

    Natchez Trace Overlook by Abby Braman

    Windy and sunny. Lots of wave action, turbidity and debris in the water. Some litter. Heavy rain earlier in the day.

  • 13 June 2018

    Lakeshore Park by William W Mitchell

    Sample taken after heavy rainfall, with active runoff entering sampling area. Numerous Canada Geese in area.

  • 13 June 2018

    Pelahatchie Creek by William W Mitchell

    Sample taken after heavy rain with runoff.

  • 6 June 2018

    Old Trace Park by Sheila Kearney

    At the time of collection, a flock of geese were in the water; geese droppings and feathers were all over the concrete barrier at water's edge; and bikers, walkers, dogs, and picnickers were in the area. The water was calm. It rained within 24 hours of collection.

  • 6 June 2018

    Lakeshore Park by Abby Braman

    Hot, still day with full sun. Rain within last 24 hours. High geese population. Many swimmers.

  • 31 May 2018

    Old Trace Park by Sheila Kearney

    At the time of sample collection, there were a flock of geese nearby, the water level was high and water was very choppy, and an exercise class was taking place near the site.

  • 30 May 2018

    Natchez Trace Overlook by Abby Braman

    Waves straight in to rocks. Much suspended matter in chop zone where I sampled. 8 geese at site.