Lily Cache Creek
Plainfield, Illinois, United States
50% canopy; shallow stream, mostly runs, some riffles and small pools; log jam downstream. Illinois RiverWatch site, sampled since 1998.
Location created by
John Griffis
- Group: National Great Rivers : Winter Chloride Watch
- Site ID: R0207502
- Lat: 41.5685172
- Lng: -88.1872107
- Waterbody Type: Creek
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
Depth 0.24 m, near center
The creek was full, high water. I could not enter. Depth at edge was 0.43m.
Depth was 0.2 m.
Depth 0.22 m. Creek fairly full. Ice along edge and around boulders.
Depth 0.3m; creek full; swift velocity. 11/26/23, 3 inches of snow.
Creek level low
pH meter read 4.6 but that cannot be correct; need to re-calibrate once I receive buffer solutions
Depth 0.14 m
depth 16 cm (0.16 m)
The creek was mostly frozen oven with ice except in the middle. I stupidly stepped down from the bank, fell, then slid on my butt to get to open water, sampling while sitting in ice cold water. Then I scooted back. Next time--just skipping it if it is like this.
Only measurable snow was 12-22-22; this is the last use of road salt. A pair of mallards were observed in study area. No ice.
Depth 43 cm; creek full, fast velocity. Lots of rain over the last 10-14 days. Creek had flooded big time. Receded over last few days.