URI Watershed Watch 2003 Slater Pond

Monitored by: Julie Goulet and Tolman High School Students: Jon Babiec, John Babrack, Jon Baloire, Rebecca Davis, Kevin Firth, Mike Girouard, Melissa Loureiro, Benjamin Masse, Robert Masse, James Rajotte, Eric Thompson, Molly Tierney, Candace Wardyga, Clint Waterman

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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