Dataset Overview
Ongoing, frequently updated. Water quality data collected in the field: pH, Dissolved oxygen (% sat, mg/L), Specific conductivity, temperature. Biological data: flora and fauna species identification, length, sex, weight measurements of adult breeding amphibians, Spatial data on pool area, amphibian egg mass counts, surface water height. Water quality: March through October, annual adult amphibian capture and egg mass counts (March, April, May), water level: continuous all year
- Purpose
To study and monitor seasonal pool surface water storage, tie wildlife usage to healthy forested uplands in the watershed, and connect scientific data collected in the lower Hudson valley to better understand pool wetlands.
- Data Collection Status
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Data collection for this dataset is ongoing
- Start date
2010-04-01
- Data Availability
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Data are available upon request
- Preferred Citation
Parisio, F. (Ongoing) West of Hudson NYC Watershed Season Pool Monitoring (Vernal pools). NYCDEP.
- Update Frequency
Other maintenance period
- Maintenance Plan
Not provided
- Links
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No links available for this dataset
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