Pretty Water

Sometimes I take a long look at the waterways I work in and embrace the natural beauty.

On days like today the beauty is a bit harder to embrace.

Anyone missing a Mountain Dew?

Mmm...frothy like root beer.

Trash!

In working to complete dry weather screening for large sections of Turkey Creek, I get to see a lot of the good and the bad as far as 'pretty water' goes.  This was not a section of creek that I would call pretty water which makes my job of walking it mile by mile seem all the more important.  Luckily after some testing, my partner and I discovered no notable traces of copper, detergent, chlorine, phenols, or ammonia.  Nonetheless I think it's time another trip is made out this way to clean up all the things you don't need a testing kit to see!

Testing for PH levels.

The testing kit ampoules make for a different kind of pretty water...

#2500

Stormwater Inlet #2500 was a very special drain to map. It just so happens that this guy is located beside the driveway of Dimmick House where I live. Every morning when I pass him I say hello. He's a quiet guy but I think he's happy to be a part of the life of someone who strives to protect storm-drain-kind. He's experience a really interesting existence - currently he works as a drainage source for the edge of a popular park. Before the park was built he mostly served as a drainage area for what was a Christmas tree farm. He's a uniquely shaped drain who has lived a uniquely shaped life. Here's to you, Ralph.

Fun With Caddisfly

The instrumental music for episode one of Somewhat Remarkable Hip-Hop Conflicts of Water Quality is complete!  Take a listen to Katie Caddisfly's beat!  Vocals coming soon!