3.5+Experimental+Plan


 * Current Hypothesis (Ha) and Null Hypothesis (Ho) (Oct. 8, 2011) -**

Ha: Water quality characteristics and flow contributions east of the MAWSS pump station dominate influent water quality characteristics at the MAWSS raw water intake structure of J.B. Converse Reservoir. Ho: Water quality characteristics and flow contributions west of the MAWSS pump station dominate influent water quality characteristics at the MAWSS raw water intake structure of J.B. Converse Reservoir.

Experimental Plan as commented on and edited by Whelton and Webb October 8, 2011 -

[] [] You will need coolers (and blue ice) to hold store the samples once collected in the field, think about how many do you need based on total samples expected (including controls)? need ice for cooler, blue ice to preserve sample at 4'C as soon as pulled
 * Information on environmental sample preservation and holding times [You should use this for your experimental plan]**


 * NOTE: Chris Marr removed all previous drafts of experimental plan from this page to save space on site. Marr has them backed up on a thumbdrive.**

FROM SEPT 19 CLASS, INITIAL THOUGHTS

__Goal:__ **To determine the degree that the seven tributaries are a significant source of TOC to Big Creek Lake.**

__Specific Objectives:__
 * (1) Conduct literature review and synthesize existing knowledge for applicability to Big Creek Lake. **
 * (2) Execute water quality analysis at the inlet of seven tributaries and the drinking water facility raw water intake from next Sept 26 until October 24. **
 * (3) Conduct stream gauging at all four ungauged tributaries and download data from three existing other USGS gauging stations. **
 * (4) Construct velocity profiles over four? lake transects for X days? **
 * (5) Analyze, interpret, and report results. (Challenge hypotheses) **


 * Other Questions to think about when designing experimental plan **
 * Major question: Are the tributaries a significant source of TOC? **
 * Conduct TOC measurements in tributaries **
 * Conduct TOC measurements on the spine **
 * Conduct TOC measurements at the intake **
 * Conduct TOC measurements at the intake **


 * Stream gauging is needed **
 * Watershed size, land use, soil condition/cover, geologic profile information needed **

Read literature to see what about general thoughts, what do they predict?
 * Supporting question to Answer: Does TOC concentration vary based on water depth? **