Root River

No hazards.
GR Truss Co. is a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.
Dead trees and roots in the water and trees leaning over the water along the bank

No hazards.
GR Truss Co. as a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.
Canada Geese nesting downriver of site

No concerns.
GR Truss co. as a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.
Nesting Canada Geese downstream of sample site

Steep trail, unstable bank, fast flowing water.
GR Truss Co. is at upstream and could be a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.

soft sandy river banks.
water level has gone down 3 feet since end of April

The left and right banks are ice-covered for a 1-meter into the water body. Sampling can only be accomplished with a long grab pole. The snow pack is approximately still 3 feet, as it gets softer, it is much easier to fall through. Watch your ankles.
Ice on the water surface. Both banks were covered in snow, and observed beaver activities.
Water temperature was -1, but observation form is not allowing numbers below 0, so entered 0 degree Celsius.

Algae, water is low, beaver around, opaque water.

No beaver sightings today but more trees have been cut which suggests ongoing activity.
Watch for traffic and park well off the highway.

Beaver slapped his tail once. Obvious sign of beaver activity all around. Be aware of angry beaver.

Everything is clear. Follow the trail to go to the location to monitor.