Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 1 August 2024

    Westbrook Rd by Will McDearman

    River stage at typical low summer flow, 16.3' at USGS downstream gauge at Hwy 15. Very little current. Test site is at alternative site, which is biologically equivalent to regular site, from steep river bank just upstream of the old Lake Hico pumping station, about 1/8 mile upstream from regular testing site. Not able to access regular test site because of time restriction.

  • 1 August 2024

    Purple Creek by Will McDearman

    Creek running lower than previous week, at fairly typical summer low flow, water clear.

  • 1 August 2024

    Fannye Cook Natural Area by Will McDearman

    creek flow reduced from last week.

  • 1 August 2024

    Fannye Cook Natural Area North by Will McDearman

    River stage at USGS downstream gauge at Hwy 25. Little current, flow at typical summer low. Stage drop from recent higher stage.

  • 1 August 2024

    First Pentecostal Church North by Will McDearman

    Creek at fairly typical summer low flow, water clear

  • 31 July 2024

    Old Trace Park by Jennifer Sigrest

    Very hot day with few people in the park. Several people out on the water. Entire shore of Old Trace Park now lined with rocks instead of the sidewalk along the top of the retaining wall

  • 31 July 2024

    Pearl River at Carroll Loop by Theresa Thornhill

  • 30 July 2024

    Byram Swinging Bridge by Johnny McGowan

    Evidence of recent bank fishing, and river was up approx. two feet from last check. Although water still had a muddy, brown appearance, it appeared to have less suspended particulate matter.

  • 30 July 2024

    Rosemary Rd bridge by Johnny McGowan

    River was up approx. two feet from last check.

  • 30 July 2024

    Gatesville Bridge by Johnny McGowan

    Evidence of recent bank fishing. River was up approx two feet since last check, and had a gentle current. Water clarity was a muddy appearance due to recent rains.

  • 30 July 2024

    Pearl River at Carroll Loop by Theresa Thornhill

  • 30 July 2024

    East Spillway by LeAnn Nealey

    River up, 2 gates open, numerous egrets , fish breaking surface

  • 29 July 2024

    Mill Creek off Morgantown Rd by Theresa Thornhill

  • 27 July 2024

    Old Trace Park by Jennifer Sigrest

    Delayed in sampling due to several rainy days. Several people observed enjoying the park today. It appears as though the entire upper part of the retaining wall that functioned as a kind of sidewalk across the shore of Old Trace Park is being replaced with loose rocks