Ross Barnett Reservoir

Problems with sampling due to the winds and waves. R-cards got wet while sampling due to the waves lapping onto the retaining wall. Therefore, uncertain of the accuracy. The r-card for the second sample appears a bit off from the others.

Rain showers had been in the area prior to sampling. Dredging operation continues in the area but appears to no longer be happening offshore from Old Trace Park.

Scattered showers in the vicinity day of sampling and day prior. Uncertain whether it rained at sampling site day of sampling. Dredging operations continue offshore from Old Trace Park.

Windy day. Mix of clouds, sun, and some rain throughout the day. Mostly cloudy during the sampling time. Dredging continues near this location but appears further offshore.

The dredging operation is continuing off the shore of Old Trace Park. A few people were fishing at the park. Weather was very pleasant with low humidity.

Dredging is occurring near the shore of Old Trace Park. Large rubber pipes float in the water along the shore. One large pipe extends out of the water and along the edge of the park to the parking lot where dredged material is collected. Very few people were seen recreating in Old Trace Park today.

Despite the hot and humid day, many people were out recreating in and around the park celebrating Memorial Day. Uncertain of the work being done along the water, but water quality didn’t seem impacted.

Beautiful day with many people enjoying the park. Geese were swimming near the sampling site. Incubation time went a little over 24 hours. Attempted to collect a sample at the end of February on 2/27/24, but once at the sampling site the winds were too strong to be able to do the sampling process.

Uncertain if thermometer is measuring accurately. The air temperature did not seem as warm as the thermometer reading indicated. Will test the thermometer prior to the next sampling.

Very cold. Very few people in the park. Water calm.
Incubation temperature was again slightly below threshold.