Apple River
Stockton, Illinois, United States
Site is located in Apple River Canyon State Park just after the confluence of the North and South forks of the Apple River. Sampling location is on the southwest bank in the central park space, and is easily accessible. Water flows rapidly, and some ice is often present in winter, thought it rarely freezes over.
- Group: National Great Rivers : Winter Chloride Watch
- Site ID: ARCSP-1
- Lat: 42.4475334
- Lng: -90.0540948
- Waterbody Type: River
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
View all photosSample taken ~24 hours after multiple passes of salt truck during a light rain.
First observation at newly established site at confluence of the Apple River and South Fork of the Apple River (downstream of Clear Creek). Sampled approximately one week after first snow and road salting.