Dataset

Winter Chloride Watch

Dataset by National Great Rivers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 25 November 2024

    Kent Creek at Bressler Park by Emma Zimmerman

    Lots of garbage in water

  • 25 November 2024

    Bourbonnais Creek Upstream by ONU Earth & Space Sciences River Keepers

  • 25 November 2024

    Sangamon River at Reas Bridge by Jen Hemphill

    Reas Bridge still under construction. Nearby fishing area used to collect sample, found about 400ft south of original sampling point. Water quality taken from nearby water monitoring station using EXO2. Forgot to take photo of chloride stick.

  • 24 November 2024

    Spring Brook Creek near Leverenz Rd. and Gateshead Dr. by Erin Bellassai

  • 24 November 2024

    Sangamon River Forest Preserve by Bruce M Colravy

    Although 32ppm was entered for chloride, the actual value is less than that because the conversion chart does not go any lower.

  • 24 November 2024

    Sangamon River Forest Preserve site by Bruce M Colravy

    Although 32ppm were recorded for chloride, the actual value is less than that because the conversion chart doesn’t go any lower.

  • 23 November 2024

    North Branch Chicago River at W Devon Avenue by Daniel Downes

  • 23 November 2024

    River Bend Forest Preserve site by Bruce M Colravy

    New tree fall in sampling area.

  • 22 November 2024

    Timber Trails Park pond by Michelle Besch

    Wet, heavy air with wind making it feel colder; birds quiet

  • 22 November 2024

    Villa Ave Bridge at Sugar Creek by Joe Neilly

    Collection taken day after first snowstorm of the season.

  • 22 November 2024

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