A Look at Nutrient Concentrations in the Ventura River Watershed: 2008-2011
(1) The relatively pristine upper basin streams are in good condition; (2) San Antonio Creek is characterized by excessive nitrogen; (3) Locations below the WWTP exhibit excessive concentrations of both nitrogen and phosphorus, although nitrogen values are not as high here as those on San Antonio; (4) Nitrogen on the middle Ventura straddles the line […]
How Low Does the Oxygen Go?
How Low Does the Oxygen Go? New report on Ventura River’s water quality released Algae on Matilija Creek last weekend (3-3-12). Once a month during the algae season, Channelkeeper’s Stream Team volunteers can be found during the wee hours of the morning, before the sun comes up, grabbing dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements at various locations […]