La Russell-Bower's Mill 30th Annual Picnic, Sept 12

There were over 107+ current and former residents of La Russell and Bowers Mill at the 30th Annual Reunion Picnic this afternoon.

La Russell Stream Team #2945 members demonstrated water chemistry techniques for measuring turbidity, pH, and conductivity. Historical water chemistry and E. coli test results for 2010 were available. The turbidity tube was the most popular demonstration. Stream Team members also helped recruit new members.

This year we used the Macro Invertebrate Survey poster, along with a E. coli and Water Chemistry charts. Stream Team members signed up new members, updated member addresses and even discussed hosting a local science class, at the La Russell Access Point, for a macro invertebrate survey. Another popular exhibit this year was the display of 'Lost & Found' trash from the site. It was trash picked up earlier today at the La Russell Access Point.

Body Contact is NOT Recommeded, September 9, 2010

The Jasper County Health Department has posted the results of their 09/09/2010 water quality testing at the La Russell Access Point on Spring River. Specifically, this is the number of Escherichia coli colonies per 100 milliliters of river water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that swimming and body contact is NOT recommended when the sample exceeds 235 E. coli colonies per 100 ml. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) recommends a maximum of 126 E. coli colonies per 100 ml. as the limit for "recreational" swimming and whole body contact, annually between April 1 and October 31.

The 09/09/2010 test results (E. coli colonies per 100 ml) indicated a level of 2,419.6+.

For further information, contact:
Jasper County Health Department
105 Lincoln
Carthage, MO 64836
417/358-3111
417/358-0494 (fax)
moehra@lpha.dhss.mo.gov (e-mail)
877-879-9131 (toll free)
8:30 - 4:30 (hours)

posted by ShowmeSpringer @ 11:42 AM

High Water Event Sept. 2 and, 3, 2010

We experienced some heavy precipitation the evening on September 1 and again on September 3. The USGS water gage went from 1.36' on Wednesday, September 1, to a high of 6.07' (9:45am) on Sept 2, and then to a high of 4.42' on Friday Sept. 3 (3:00pm).

La Russell-Bower's Mill 30th Annual Picnic, Sept 12

The La Russell Stream Team No. 2945 has been invited to participate in the 30th annual La Russell-Bower's Mill Picnic, on Sunday, September 12th, beginning at 1:00 pm. We will be demonstrating Water Quality Monitoring Techniques, as well as providing 2010 historical information on bacteria and water chemistry data. Wear your Stream Team t-shirts and help out at our display.

Body Contact is NOT Recommeded, September 1, 2010

The Jasper County Health Department has posted the results of their 09/01/2010 water quality testing at the La Russell Access Point on Spring River. Specifically, this is the number of Escherichia coli colonies per 100 milliliters of river water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that swimming and body contact is NOT recommended when the sample exceeds 235 E. coli colonies per 100 ml. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) recommends a maximum of 126 E. coli colonies per 100 ml. as the limit for "recreational" swimming and whole body contact, annually between April 1 and October 31.

The 09/01/2010 test results (E. coli colonies per 100 ml) indicated a level of 2,419.6+.

For further information, contact:
Jasper County Health Department
105 Lincoln
Carthage, MO 64836
417/358-3111
417/358-0494 (fax)
moehra@lpha.dhss.mo.gov (e-mail)
877-879-9131 (toll free)
8:30 - 4:30 (hours)