Date: March 28, 2000
Time: 12:00 PM

I saw a beautiful river, birds, and trees.
I heard the rippling of the river, the moo of a cow, and the call of a bird.
I felt the rocks under my feet, and I also felt nice inside.
I smelt the beautiful smell of water and blooming flowers. -Unknown

I heard the breeze of the wind soaring through the air, ripples of the
lively creek with little creatures skipping on the emerald green water,
songs of the chirping birds singing joy and little frogs camouflaged
in the water croaking, and then out of nowhere, mooooo! Lily and I laughed.
I smelled fresh air, the grass, and the creek.
I saw this really unique rock. It felt really bumpy and smooth.
Everyone and I walked down to the flat bedrock at the creek. It was
peaceful, not very loud. As we walked upon the gravel and rocks, you could feel
the rocks under your feet. You could see a tree bending over the creek.
It felt good to see the country, the wind blowing in your face,
looking at the creek, drawing it, hearing wild animal calls,
observing creatures in the water. I had a great time. -Unknown

At Buck Creek I heard lots of cows, birds, and frogs.
I saw lots of insects and birds.
Other plants were moss, trees, and many other things.
The creek was a tea color but a nice one!
I hope I can go back again. -Hannah

I heard birds singing, sounds of the wind going against the branches,
the hawks, birds, water, cliffs, frogs, flowers , weeds, and creatures.
What I smelled was the water, flowers, dirt, and fungus. -Danielle

Visual Assessment:

Does the stream flow in a straight line, or does it curve? It curves
Describe what the stream bed is made of: Boulders, Cobbles, Gravel, Sand, Silt
What color is the water: Clear
Is there foam on the surface of the water? No
Is the stream the same color, or does the color change? Same Color
Do you see trash? No, well kept
Do you smell any unusual smells? No
What do you see on the streambanks? Soil, Rocks, Vegetation/Roots
What types of vegetation do you see? Trees, Grasses & Vines
What is the land along the stream? Lawn (pasture-land) & Gravel
What land uses do you see while walking along the stream? Crop fields, pastures, woods, cut trees
Do you see any animal tracks? Yes-Deeer, dogs, wading birds
Do you see any animal houses? Yes, big with leaves and twigs
Describe the wildlife you see: Vultures and other birds
Do you see fish? Yes, 2 that are 1 inch long
Do you hear insects? Yes
Do you see insects? Yes, crickets and water spiders

Chemical Assessment:

Dissolved Oxygen: 8 ppm
Nitrates: 5 ppm (fair)
pH: 9 (poor)
Total Coliforms: Positive

Macroinvertebrate Assessment:

Damselfly Larvae (A)
1 Species (Index Value = 1, Poor)