Mianus River Gorge-Test Site

We went to the Mianus River to test the quality of the water. We tested things like what materials are in the water, the temperature, the flow of the water, and what was in the water. We conducted several experiments to find this, and we gathered a lot of information. Some of the information we found was surprising. For example, we found there was a large amount of fecal matter and other substances in the water.
During out trip, I was allowed to wear waders which enabled me to walk out in the water. This made it easier to get water samples, and it was also fun to stand in the water. The day we went the river was flowing fast, so I wasn’t able to walk out very far. Despite this, it was still and enjoyable experience.
Though it was a fun trip, much of the information that we gathered may not have been have been accurate to the average of the river. The storms and the rain from the past few weeks have thrown the river off. For example, because, of the run-off from all the rain, there was more dirt and outside substances in the river. Also, all the rain has caused the river to flow faster than it usually does. Even with this, it was probably one of the best field trips so far this year.

Peter