2. https://vimeo.com/20854491

3. For this part you need to focus on three topics: The reading for last week discussed indicators of the health of our river based on: CHEMICAL PHYSICAL and BIOLOGICAL factors associated with Water Quality

9. CHEMICAL…

10. ISSUES OCCUR WITH: Runoff from agricultural fieldsagricultural fields barnyardsbarnyards residential yardsresidential yards wastewater from industrialwastewater from industrial and municipal systems THESE “fertilize the water”. A rash from wading in an algae bloom

12. MOST SIGNIFICANT WATER QUALITY TEST.MOST SIGNIFICANT WATER QUALITY TEST. used to determine the suitability of a stream for fish and other aquatic organisms

13. MORE OXYGEN DISSOLVES: Close to the top If there are plants in the water

14. FISH KILL ON THE EAU PLEINE:

16. Needed by all living plants and animals to build protein.Needed by all living plants and animals to build protein. Sources of nitrates:Sources of nitrates: Rainfall: 0.5 mg/LRainfall: 0.5 mg/L Lawn FertilizerLawn Fertilizer http://www.kw wl.com/story/22 252773/2013/05 /14/nitrate- levels-ris http://www.you tube.com/watch ?v=BIpFAwSb P54

17. SOURCES OF NITRATES:SOURCES OF NITRATES: Sewage added by humans.Sewage added by humans. Poorly functioning septic systems and inadequately treated waste water.Poorly functioning septic systems and inadequately treated waste water.

18. 7. There are 120 waste treatment facilities located along the Wisconsin River.

19. 9. This is quite a bit since there are only 35 cities along the river. There are 92 smaller towns, though

20. SOURCES OF NITRATES:SOURCES OF NITRATES: Animals such as ducks and geese and animal waste from farms.Animals such as ducks and geese and animal waste from farms. http://www.wicd15.c om/news/top- stories/stories/the- dangers-goose-poop- 7184.shtmlhttp://www.wicd15.c om/news/top- stories/stories/the- dangers-goose-poop- 7184.shtml 2 min

21. SOURCES OF NITRATES:SOURCES OF NITRATES: Industry= acid rain.Industry= acid rain.

22. Indicator of human activity -Indicator of human activity - Human and animal wastesHuman and animal wastes Soil erosion/ nutrients/ fertilizersSoil erosion/ nutrients/ fertilizers Detergents: don’t bathe in lakes/streams! Detergents: don’t bathe in lakes/streams! http://www.you tube.com/watch ?v=GSOrfj_5J6 s

23. INDICATES POSSIBLE WATER POLLUTION.INDICATES POSSIBLE WATER POLLUTION. septic systems animal waste potash drainage from road-salting chemicals

24. PHYSICAL…

26. HOWEVER…

27. The general quality of the water has improved in the last 30 years in the Wisconsin River. numerous partnerships with state agencies to prevent pollution/ clean up the waters. Individuals are doing their part, too.

28. BIOLOGICAL…

29. Wisconsin River animal resources: - Wisconsin River animal resources: - many different species of fish

30. Wisconsin River animal resources: - Wisconsin River animal resources: - many different species of macroinvertebrates BIOTIC INDEX They can’t move well, so they are good indicators… some are very sensitive according to the BIOTIC INDEX

31. Wisconsin River animal resources: - Wisconsin River animal resources: -fur bearing animals were important in the past

32. Wisconsin River animal resources: - Wisconsin River animal resources: -many birds are closely tied to the fish populations

33. Recreational Use: boating

34. Recreational Use: Sight Seeing http://www.history.com/shows/only-in- america-with-larry-the-cable- guy/videos/down-the-river#

35. Recreational Use: fishing

36. Recreational Use: Hunting and trapping

37. Recreational Use: Bird Watching