Northern San Juan • Entered by Judith Lopez on June 1, 2021
River Watch- Uncompahgre sampling
May 4, 2021 – June 1, 2021
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 2.25 |
| Post Admin hours | 1.25 |
| Activity Hours | 7.25 |
| Participants | 2 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Key Issue: Water-related Conservation
Activity Type: Stewardship (monitoring, sampling, planting, etc.)
Key Partners: CPW and River Watch organization
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Stream/river sampled (3 )
Short Description of Activity
Diane Spooner is sampling at two sites. She makes one trip a month to both sites. Judith Lopez has one site in Confluence Park in Delta that is sampled monthly. Samples are taken each time and submitted for assessment of metals. Protocols are done by Diane and Judith monthly to determine Oxygen levels, alkalinity , hardness, and pH. Other data is provided to River Watch on water temperature and river flow. Diane had some additional protocols to complete for River Watch this month used for quality control. She also attended an educational training for River Watch Uncompahgre Watershed which added an hour of activity plus travel time.
Reflection/Evaluation
Goal is being met to provide consistent data on the river to aid with decisions about its health and uses.