Bergen Swamp Stream Study and Analysis Presentation by: Matthew Vaccarella Click here to starthere Introduction

ObjectivesBackgroundProceduresData AnalysisConclusionCredits ClickTo return Click on a graphic to display information! Main Menu Funding Made Possible by: Toshiba Grant Educational Foundation Grant

Jeff Parnapy: BiologyMatt Vaccarella: Biology Click on a Picture to see video! Objectives

Background Click on a graphic to display information! Black Creek Watershed Map

-Established in 1935 Return to BackgroundBackground Its purpose is to conserve the flora and fauna of the lands Offer to schools, colleges and other interested parties access for observation and study The Society has finished a comprehensive and in-depth planning process for managing each of its properties Boardwalks and nature trails need to be built so that the sensitive environment is protected Swamp preservation Society

Return to BackgroundBackground The Niagara Escarpment (including Niagara Falls and the Bergen Swamp) is a prominent topographical feature of the southern part of Canada It is an area with a rich agricultural heritage There are a number of spectacular waterfalls at the cliff edge, the best known being Niagara Falls An estimated seven million people live within 100 km of the reserve In 1990, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) named the Niagara Escarpment a World Biosphere Reserve — an internationally recognized ecosystem. Global Recognition

Return to BackgroundBackground The United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service has declared Bergen Swamp National Natural Landmarks. It has been declared this because it “possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nations natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of man’s environment.” National natural landmark

BCWC New York Project Name:Black Creek Watershed Coalition WAG 2001 Funds:$15,000 Awarded To:Monroe County Department of Health Monroe County Water Quality Planning Bureau Monroe County Department of Planning and Development Project Location:Black Creek, NY The Monroe County Department of Health, in partnership with the Monroe County Water Quality Planning Bureau, and the Monroe County Department of Planning and Development, will host the Black Creek Watershed Symposium. This conference will commence the formation of the Black Creek Watershed Coalition. The Coalition will use WAG funds to gather data and background information about the Black Creek Watershed and create a State of the Basin Report. WAG funds will also enable the Coalition to publish educational newsletters and create a website. Return to BackgroundBackground

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Teacher Procedures Special Budget Project Written By: Steve Locke Educational Foundation Grant Written By: Steve Locke Student Laboratories Equipment Preparation

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Lab Preparation Macroinvertebrates Lab Written By: Steve Locke Water Quality Analysis Written By: Peter Spence Back to Teacher Procedures Microorganisms Lab Written By Matt Vaccarella Swamp Trip Conclusions Formal Laboratory Write-up

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Procedures Following the Field Trip Data Entry and Analysis Water Quality Analysis Swamp Conclusion Packet

Data Click on a data type to display information! Student Data Forms Select Data By Site Averages of all Data

Click on a data section to display information! Temperature and pH Conductivity and Dissolved Oxygen Nitrates and Phosphates Blank data sheets Back to Data

Averages of All Stream Data Back to Data

Data Site Selection Click on a stream site date to to display Data! Site Date 15/6/015/6/01 15/7/015/7/01 25/6/015/6/01 35/6/015/6/01 45/6/015/6/01 55/7/015/7/01 65/7/015/7/01 75/7/015/7/01 Back to Data Steve Locke

Stream Site 1M Return to Data Site Selection

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Analysis Click to to display Stream Comparisons!

Site Map Return to Analysis By Steve Locke

PMA Return to Analysis 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 See Stream Site Map

Current Return to Analysis 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 See Stream Site Map

Conductivity Return to Analysis 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 See Stream Site Map

Depth Return to Analysis 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 See Stream Site Map

Temp Return to Analysis 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 See Stream Site Map

pH Return to Analysis 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 See Stream Site Map

DO Return to Analysis 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/6/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 5/7/02 See Stream Site Map

Discharge Return to AnalysisSee Stream Site Map

Conclusions NutrientsDischarge and Conductivity PMA, pH, Dissolved O 2

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NUTRIENTS All stream sites have acceptable nutrient levels according to the guidelines of 5 mg/L set by the Department of Environmental Conservation Nitrogen levels are all acceptable Phosphate levels are all acceptable Return to ConclusionSee Stream Site Map

Stream 1 has a much higher discharge due to the effect of the artesian spring As the water passes through the swamp bedrock, it picks up calcium ions and increases the conductivity by ~10 fold Return to ConclusionSee Stream Site Map

PMA Site 1-Severe; Deep high flowing creek fed by all other streams Site 2-Slight Impact; Overall Somewhat Healthy Site 3-Moderate/Severe; South flowing, High agriculture Site 4-Slight/Severe; Agricultural and community runoff Site 5-Severe; High pH, Low DO, runs through community prior to swamp Site 6-Severe; High pH, High DO, north flow, from southern counties Site 7-None/Moderate; Lowest pH, Pond Runoff, buffering capacity Return to ConclusionSee Stream Site Map

Credits Development and implementation of the swamp trip has been due to the work of Steve R. Locke. Funding Made possible by grants from Toshiba and the Educational Foundation Special thanks to Drake Environmental Consulting References Bode, Robert W. et. al. Quality Assurance Work Plan for Biological Stream Monitoring in New York State. Albany: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, 1996.