Clear Creek
Apple River, Illinois, United States
Clear Creek south of E Canyon Rd bridge. Water is always present and moving, though occasionally freezes over during Winter. Sampling location is approximately 30 feet south of the bridge on the east bank. Rock and path down from the road is steep and can be slippery. Companion baseline upstream measurement site is Clear Creek North (Site ID: CCN), located approximately 1100 feet upstream of this site.
Location created by
Erik Nichols
- Group: National Great Rivers : Winter Chloride Watch
- Site ID: CCS
- Lat: 42.4491114
- Lng: -90.0458336
- Waterbody Type: Creek
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
Sample taken ~24 hours after multiple passes of salt truck during a light rain.
First observation at newly established site downstream of a state road bridge. Sampled approximately one week after first snow and road salting.