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.