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Top 5 Reasons to check the data from the RUSS unit:5. To find out if the temperature is good for swimming 4.
To find the thermocline so I know where to find the trout and salmon. 3.
To look at trends in the turbidity 2.
To know what the dissolved oxygen is at different depths 1.
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The Lake George
Association in combination with Darrin Freshwater Institute saw a need for near
real time data access for Lake George and those that use and care about the
lake. These organizations teamed up with DEC and Upstate Freshwater Institute to
write a grant for EPA’s EMPACT (Environmental
Monitoring for Public
Access and Community
Tracking) Program. The three lakes
that will be gathering data from the monitoring units in their lakes are: Lake
George, Otisco Lake, and Skaneateles Lake.
Remote
Underwater Sample
Stations or RUSS units have been deployed
in each lake to obtain and measure different water quality parameters at various
depths. These parameters include: temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific
conductivity, pH, turbidity and chlorophyll. This information is then uploaded
to a website where the public can see what is going on in their lake that week.
In addition to obtaining
important data, this program has the data available on the website for viewing,
as well as important information on your watershed and how you can help keep
your lake healthy.
Attention
Teachers: You may request free copies of "Our
Lake Book" for your classroom.
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