Ross Barnett Reservoir
Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States
Shoreline park on the west side of the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Lots of boat traffic. Canada Geese are prevalent. Sample in front of the electrical platform.
Location created by
Abby Braman
- Group: Mississippi State University : Mississippi Water Stewards
- Site ID: OTP
- Lat: 32.4243659
- Lng: -90.0802732
- Waterbody Type: Lake
- Timezone: America/Chicago
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There were 73 geese in the exact location of our testing site. The water was very choppy and overflowing the concrete barrier. It rained earlier in the day (6/13).
At the time of collection, a flock of geese were in the water; geese droppings and feathers were all over the concrete barrier at water's edge; and bikers, walkers, dogs, and picnickers were in the area. The water was calm. It rained within 24 hours of collection.
At the time of sample collection, there were a flock of geese nearby, the water level was high and water was very choppy, and an exercise class was taking place near the site.