Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 15 October 2024

    Pelahatchie Creek by Stacey Knepple

    A fisherman reported seeing two chickens wandering around near the water. I saw one chicken while testing.

  • 8 October 2024

    Byram Swinging Bridge by Johnny McGowan

    Water has brownish/Green tint, and water clarity is low. Several people observed having their lunch along both banks.

  • 8 October 2024

    Rosemary Rd bridge by Johnny McGowan

    Gentle current present, and local landowner reports many fish caught and alligators sighted. The water had a greenish/brown appearance and clarity is low.

  • 8 October 2024

    Gatesville Bridge by Johnny McGowan

    Observed a healthy school of very small minnows along the bank, and evidence of recent fishing activity. The water had low clarity and was greenish/brown in color with a film floating on the surface.

  • 29 September 2024

    East Spillway by LeAnn Nealey

    A few egrets and blue herons; lots of fish breaking the surface; 2 gates open on the spillway, but water fairly low

  • 26 September 2024

    Old Trace Park by Jennifer Sigrest

    Beautiful day at Old Trace Park. Had a conversation with a man and his young sons at the sampling site about the purpose of the sampling being done and the mission of the Water Stewards as well as Pearl Riverkeeper. Discussed where to learn results of the water testing being done. Also discussed the upcoming Pearl River Clean Sweep, encouraging them to volunteer.

  • 22 September 2024

    West Spillway Dock by Laura Luke

    There were people out fishing and playing in the water. Lots of water birds and insects! The water was nice and calm, and it was just a really nice day!

  • 3 September 2024

    Hwy 59 by Kevin Olsen

    Access to Porters River was blocked. Tested this site as replacement