The Yellow River Protection Conservancy (YRPC) began Baseline Stream Monitoring on the Yellow River in 2022. YRPC monitors:
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Water Temperature
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Water Clarity
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Stream Flow
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Dissolved Oxygen
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Biotic index
Baseline Monitoring
Measuring Water Temperature
Meassuring Water Clarity with a 120 CM Transparency Tube
Measuring Stream Flow Rate
Measuring Dissolved Oxygen
Measuring Stream Flow Rate
Measuring Dissolved Oxygen
2025 Total Phosphorus Test Results for May and June
According to the Wisconsin DNR, a wadable stream with Phosphorus levels above 0.075 mg/L is considered impaired. Phosphorus is needed for a healthy stream. However, too much can cause excessive weed growth and issues with algae. Just one pound of phosphorus can create 500 pounds of wet algea. A 10 pound bag of 10-10-10 Fertilizer contains 1 pound of phosphorus. Keep this in mind when fertilizing plants near a lake or river.
