URI Watershed Watch 2000 Slater Pond

Monitored by: Tim Twohig, Julie Goulet and Tolman High School Students: Meghan Bellows, Luke Bourassa, Peter Firth, Kim Foster, Liz Gilchrist, Kellie Hoffer, Melissa Loureiro, Robert Masse, Scott McIntyre, Melissa Pastore, Stacy Polubinski, April Valois, Priscilla Vasconcelos, Robin, Richard

Water Clarity as Measured by Secchi Depth Oligotrophic > 4 meters (> 13.1 feet), excellent water clarity Mesotrophic 2-4 meters (6.6-13.1 feet), moderate water clarity Eutrophic < 2 meters (< 6.6 feet), low water clarity Refer to URI Watershed Watch's Fact Sheet Measuring Water Clarity for more information.

Algae Concentration as Measured by Chlorophyll Levels Oligotrophic < 2.6 ppb, low algae levels Mesotrophic 2.6-7.2 ppb, moderate algae levels Eutrophic > 7.2 ppb, elevated algae levels; indicates an algae bloom Hypereutrophic > 35 ppb, extremely high algae levels; "pea soup" conditions Refer to URI Watershed Watch's Fact Sheet Algae in Aquatic Ecosystems for more information.

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