Dataset

Winter Chloride Watch

Dataset by National Great Rivers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 16 December 2024

    Jefferson Ave Bridge, Naperville, West Branch DuPage River by Julie Kulak

    Saw a great blue heron and a flock of juncos. It was quiet wildlife-wise otherwise.

  • 16 December 2024

    DesPlaines River from DesPlaines Riverways DuPage FPD by Kevin Blair

  • 16 December 2024

    Lily Cache Creek at the Lily Cache Sports Field footbridge by Sharon Dyrkacz

  • 16 December 2024

    Crabapple Lake at Morton Arboretum by Linda Heuser

    There was no color change on the test strip. The lowest ppm value was recorded.

  • 15 December 2024

    Eugene Field Park by Katie Nathenson

    Muddy! First test for this site. Ice not over entire river, but there was some at the edges.

  • 15 December 2024

    Apple River in Apple River Canyon State Park by Erik Nichols

    Sample taken ~24 hours after multiple passes of salt truck during a light rain. Reading of 0.0 listed only because the conversion table does not extend low enough for an estimate.

  • 15 December 2024

    Clear Creek, South of E Canyon Rd bridge (downstream) by Erik Nichols

    Measurement of 0.0 mg/L listed because reading is below limit of conversion table. See image. Sample taken ~24 hours after multiple passes of salt truck during a light rain.

  • 15 December 2024

    West Branch Du Page River by Lawrence Hjorth

    The water sample was taken from the south side of the Ogden Avenue bridge using a bucket and rope.