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Protecting the Rocky River Watershed: A Study on Water Health

Explore the health of the Rocky River Watershed in Northeast Ohio, focusing on factors like habitat quality, fish diversity, and pollutant levels. Check out Sophia, Liz, and Julia's hypotheses and learn about practical ways to help maintain a balanced environment. Thank you to all contributors for supporting our project!

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Protecting the Rocky River Watershed: A Study on Water Health

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  1. The Rocky River How healthy is the Rocky River Watershed? Presented by: Julia: Marietta Area Liz: Bowling Green Sophia: Athens

  2. Background Information • Runs through Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, & Summit Counties • Located in Northeastern quadrant, near Cleveland • Seven Major Tributaries: Plum, Blodgett, Baldwin, Abram, Baker, Mallet, & Healey • Drains into Lake Erie

  3. Sophia’s Hypothesis When the QHEI (habitat quality) escalates, the IBI (fish diversity) will escalate with it. This darter is from Big Darby Creek, where we went this week.

  4. QHEI vs. IBI Key QHEI Score IBI Score Location

  5. Liz’s Hypothesis • As ammonia levels increase in the Rocky River Watershed, the IBI, which is fish diversity, will decrease.

  6. Ammonia vs. IBI Levels IBI Score Location

  7. Julia’s Hypothesis • My hypothesis was that as the COD – organic chemicalsand metals – increased, the IBI – fish diversity – decreased.

  8. COD vs. IBI COD (ppm) IBIScore Location

  9. How can YOU help? • Be cautious of what you use when you deice! Some salts will run into the river as ammonia. Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol are eco-friendly choices. • When you paint around your house or wash your car, be careful not to dump it into the storm drains. • Restore the riparian zones so they can keep the pollutants under control. These practices will keep the environment balanced with the economy. How healthy is the Rocky River Watershed?

  10. Thank You! • Thank you to all the people who helped make our project possible: • Steve Gordon • Paula Williams • Tori Cook • All other YWSI teachers and chaperones

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