Water depth
What is it? Water depth is simply the depth of the water at a specific point. In certain areas, water levels have huge effects on ecosystem health. For example, fish spawning.
Why is it important? Water depth naturally fluctuates throughout the season. Tracking depth at times when it is ‘highest’ in the spring and ‘lowest’ in the late summer can give you indications of exceptional drought or flood years.
What does it mean? Every area has different fluctuations and baseline values. Over time, you will begin to understand what is usual and out of the ordinary for your body of water.