Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 11 August 2023

    Old Trace Park by Jennifer Sigrest

    Calm waters. Sampling was done at a later time than typical at this site. Several people were enjoying the park as the sun was setting. No geese were observed in the vicinity.

  • 10 August 2023

    Pelahatchie Creek by Stacey Knepple

    A couple of fishermen were packing up and reported seeing at least one of the alligator residents.

  • 9 August 2023

    Bluff Creek at Vancleave by Neeka King

    The thermometer was not working.

  • 9 August 2023

    East Spillway by LeAnn Nealey

    Water very low, exposed sand bars and logs; herons on logs; river very calm; fish feeding on surface

  • 3 August 2023

    Coal Bluff Park by William W Mitchell

    New floating pier installed at boat ramp.

  • 3 August 2023

    Pelahatchie Creek by Stacey Knepple

    No alligators observed this week. A large crane appeared to be relaxing in the shade.

  • 3 August 2023

    OB Curtis by Will McDearman

    Creek virtually stagnant, hardly any flow, hot and dry without any rain last 2 weeks.

  • 3 August 2023

    Purple Creek by Will McDearman

    Very low flow, shallow, no odor on or near creek despite very high concentration of E. coli, apparently from a sanitary system overflow at some unknown upstream site. Very hot and dry, no rain last 2 weeks. Creek still with litter and trash on banks.

  • 3 August 2023

    Westbrook Rd by Will McDearman

    River on slow long fall from higher stage 7 days earlier, now at 16.3' at USGS Hwy 25 gauge downriver.

  • 3 August 2023

    Bogue Chitto off New River Road by Leon Zebrick

    First use of R-Cards. No issues.

  • 3 August 2023

    Fannye Cook Natural Area North by Will McDearman

    River on long slow fall from higher stage one week earlier, now to 16.l3' at USGS Hwy 25 downriver gauge. Hot and dry, no rain last 2 weeks.