RIPARIAN ZONE

quality

• pH: 8
• turbidity: 15JTU
• temperature: 18°c
• dissolved oxygen: 8mg/l
• nitrate: 5ppm
• phosphate: 2ppm

IMPACTS
with all the recent road work going on right next to our creek, it has caused much pollution and made it very unhealthy. litter coming from the road run off and low vegetation near the edge has also caused large risk for Lawrence Creek

OUTCOMES
the creek wouldn't have dry spots or completely dry out during hot summers. stream banks would be more vertical and steep than just flat and rounded. water would be clear of debris and mostly clear, and have a larger diversity of animals.

SOLUTIONS
building a riparian zone would help out with keeping our creek healthy. surrounding it with different types of vegetation, adding rocks, and providing shade would help out significantly. a good budget would be around $1,000 - $2,000

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