ENV220 Final Project
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Pepper Park of Ecorse, Mi
Habitat Quality & Condition
Final Project: ENV-220 Field Methods and Technologies
Southern New Hampshire University
2023
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Table of Content
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The first page of the slide show (title and name page)
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Table of content
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Identification of local habitat & Objective
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Images of habitat
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Field Test Conducted w/ Materials used
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Field Test Conducted w/ Materials used Continued
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Images of habitat
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Limitations / Safety & PPE / Data
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Conclusion
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Citations / References
Local Habitat & Objective
The local habitat that I chose to evaluate for quality and
condition is Pepper Park. It is in Ecorse Michigan and the area
has become a pivotal point for revitalization in the area. The city
has taken an interest in the area as a point of beautification.
They have received grants to help with this program from
different companies and the state itself. Pepper Park is a total of
about five acres of land at minimum that has multipurpose use.
There is a baseball field fenced in. It has bleachers that surround
it so people can watch baseball games. The baseball field, tennis
court, and a basketball court where you can run a full court
game. A pavilion with a bench where you can sit. There are also
other benches along the trail. It has ample parking as well.
Pepper Park runs right next to Ecorse Creek which is a
watershed. Pepper Creek and Pepper Park are separated by a
tree line. Once you walk up the tree line you can see the creek.
The
objective
of my research is to collect data to evaluate the Ecorse Creek and Pepper
Park for the quality and condition of the water and soil, due to all of the traffic that the area
see. I conducted several test to attempt to look for the presence of harmful bacteria, water
quality, richness of soil, and the diversity of wildlife. I am looking to see if there is anything
that could potentially impact the 5 acres of land and the creek that lie alongside it.
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Images of Local Habitat
Backside of the park where the
splash pad is supposed to go. There
is a playground that is enclosed by
a barrier.
Part of Pepper Creek this is a partial of
where the stream starts. They is
a tree that fell and happens to
Partially be blocking the creek.
A picture of part of the trail and the parking lot.
To the left there is a basketball court and tennis
court.
Field Test Conducted
Water Quality
I collect water samples from the creek. I collected water samples, tested pH
levels by dropping a sample on the paper and dropping tabs in the water
samples for Nitrate and Phosphate. During this process I learned that no
matter how close bodies of water are they all sample different and the cleaner
the water was the less acidic the water was. Also learned that even if water
was acidic or neutral that they could still share the same results for Nitrate and
Phosphate. This testing allows us to do a process of elimination of what could
be harming the ecosystem.
This allows us to know how safe or dangerous
waterways are for human and aquatic life.
Materials Used
2 pH strips, 2 Phosphate
TesTabs®, Sample comparison
chart, 2 Plastic pipet, Collection
bottle, 125 mL, Thermometer, 2
Conical tubes, 15 mL, 1 Graduated
cylinder, 100 mL, 1 Permanent
marker, Aluminum foil (enough to
cover conical tube), Stopwatch or
timer, GPS or GPS-enabled phone,
Cooler with ice (if transporting to
complete), Bucket or container for
waste disposal (if completing in
field), apron, googles, gloves.
Field Test Conducted
Soil Testing
The main purpose of this field test was to show us how important soil is
to the habitat. We’re focused on showing the different types of soil and
composition of it. We also tested the pH level, phosphorus level,
nitrogen level, and potash level of the soils. The results showed us how
to separate the breakdown of soil samples, how acidic water was, and
how much nutrients are in the soil.
Materials Used
sheet of plain paper, liquid
hand soap, 2 Soil samples, 1
pair of scissors, distilled
water, stopwatch, tap water,
3 Rubber bands, Graduated
bands cylinder, 3 plastic
tubes, cheesecloth, twist ties,
clay, sand, and soil test kit
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Images of Local Habitat
Additional picture of Pepper
Creek
A picture of Pepper Creek
A picture of the baseball diamond at
Pepper Park.
Limitations / Safety & PPE / Data
Limitations that would cause barriers for my field work was construction that
was happening in the area. They were currently working on a project to cut
down all the trees in the area in hopes of cleaning up the creek and addressing
the issues of flooding that it causes. Also, the bad weather we have been
getting lately in Michigan. We have not had many steady days at all. The rain,
thunder, and lighting would cause delays as well. I was able to work around a
lot of the bad weather by proper planning. I would make my field work
schedule based on what the weather would look like by the day and week.
PPE that was required of my field work. The area that I collected
samples from required boots to be worn, long sleeves for arms and
legs, goggles, and gloves. The area is very muddy and there are a
lot of weeds and shrubs. Some areas the trees have been cut down
and other areas they have not. There are also a lot of insects so
spraying myself down to keep from being bitten will be a great idea.
To keep safe, I will not be able to go to this area anytime there is no
light. I also must keep a phone just in case due to the incline to get
down to the area. It would also be smart to have someone tag along
as well, just for reason of accidentals, tripping and falling into the
actual Creek from being in the area. If not, make sure that someone
knows where I am or has my exact location. Keep an eye out for
wildlife as the area is bordered by the woods and a creek.
Conclusion
The test I we performed were to find out how acidic the water was, dissolved
oxygen test so that we can find out the type of aquatic life the water would offer,
and where or not the bacteria forming is harmful. Along with how much silt and
clay were in soil. In conclusion I learned that the land were neutral in numbers
but that with the clean up and revitalization that is going on, the species habitat is
being damaged and causing a lot of the wildlife to find homes outside of their
normal habitat. The area itself should not be harmful to individuals who frequent
the area for all the activities and fun that take place. Wildlife for some of the
species and Aquatic life looks to be depleting based on how the city is
revitalizing. The creek will soon be useful for canoeing again as well.
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References / Citations
Google Maps. (n.d.). Google Maps. Retrieved July 8, 2023, from
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pepper+Rd
Pepper Rd · Alabama. (n.d.). Pepper Rd · Alabama. Retrieved July 5, 2023, from
https://www.google.com/maps/place/4300+Pepper+Rd
EPA. (2022). US EPA. US EPA. https://www.epa.gov/
AirNow.gov. (n.d.). Www.airnow.gov.
https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Detroit&state=MI&country=USA
NWS Southern Region HQ Fort Worth, T. (n.d.). WWA Summary by Location for 42.26N 83.16W with
MIZ076/MIC163/MIZ076 emphasis Air Quality Alert. Forecast.weather.gov.
https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?
warnzone=MIZ076&warncounty=MIC163&firewxzone=MIZ076&local_place1=Ecorse
%20MI&product1=Air+Quality+Alert&lat=42.2642&lon=-83.1609