This post was delayed a bit... A few weeks ago was BC Rivers Day. As a happy coincidence, the EESC 101 students from OC Penticton were scheduled to carry out a lab assignment to characterize stream health along 3 small reaches of lower Ellis Creek. It was a spectacular day to splash around. The data collection went really well and the groups seemed to have a lot of fun getting out of the classroom and into the natural environment. The reports are in and the results show that lower Ellis Creek is in poor to moderate condition as salmonid habitat (according to a modified version of the Streamkeepers assessment method). Can't wait to do it again next year.
At the same time we were working, a group of volunteers were planting seedlings in the riparian zone at the outlet of Ellis Creek. A great day was had by all.
At the same time we were working, a group of volunteers were planting seedlings in the riparian zone at the outlet of Ellis Creek. A great day was had by all.
Measuring stream velocity using the floating object method (an orange).
Measuring the channel cross section.
Planting the riparian zone near the outlet of Ellis Creek.
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