Pedro UR; Canals on the Matanzas

Hey everyone, it's time for a brief recap. I am conducting an independent research project based on the the concerns of a homeowner in Flagler Beach. Mr. Charlie Faulkner is convinced that a nearby water treatment facility with a not so squeaky clean track record may be contaminating the river and leading to excess nutrients flowing into the canals upon which his community was built.

Venice Park platt Flagler Beach

 My goal is to determine if the water in his canals may be affected by a different source like a result of  the canals not flushing properly allowing oxygen rich waters to circulate.The plan is to create a transect of water samples in relation to the canals and the treatment facility. We will be using the following instruments:
MATERIALS:
Boat

YSI 85 oxygen, conductivity, salinity and temp. meter

Hach pH meter

Van Dorn water sampler

Secchi disk

Hach DR/890 colorimeter


Hach current velocity meter
These instruments will measure the levels of nutrients which we will compare to the Department of Environmental Protection Criteria for this area. The DEP sets standards according to the class of water body. This area is a class III water body. Although I have the criteria listed for this class of water body I am unsure how the DEP actually determines classes. This coming Monday will be the first of two trips Dr. Woodall and myself will be taking to begin sampling and I hope all goes well. Wish me luck!