FFH Water Monitoring and Analysis May 2017 Herman Bozenhardt
Herman Bozenhardt 6108 Pelican Drive Brooklyn NY (1955-1978) Brooklyn Polytechnic BSChE/MSSE New Jersey (1978 -2010) Fairfield Harbour (2010 – present) Retired in 2009 Currently a Biotech Consultant
What / Why ? Measuring the salinity of the water Unit of measure is TDS (total dissolved solids) All measurements / observations / fish @ dock at house (6108 Pelican) Direct correlation of our position on the Neuse River Cross checked with water in NW Creek/Goose Creek Understanding the fishing seasons / rhythms “trigger” times for change Explain Canal Phenomena (microbial blooms)
Location of Samples
Relation of FFH in Neuse River
Salinity Drinkable fresh water < 500 ppm Fresh water - Less than 1,000 ppm Slightly saline water - From 1,000 ppm to 3,000 ppm (Brackish) Moderately saline water - From 3,000 ppm to 10,000 ppm (Brackish+) Highly saline water - From 10,000 ppm to 35,000 ppm (sea water) Open Ocean Seawater – 35,000 ppm
Salinity vs. Time
Salinity 2017 is starting in a pattern not seen in many years We did not have our January – May freshwater cycle We started summer mode in January The water is brackish The normal estuarial cycle of the water is broken Saltwater fish dominate
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
Air and Water Temp
Rain Water per week
pH of Water
Relative Humidity
Barometric Pressure
Thank You Any Questions?