Bodies of Water in our Watershed
The river where all the smaller streams and creeks lead into
The largest species of salmon
What is Chinook or King?
Saltwater Habitat where salmon live for part of their lives
What is the ocean
Water temperatures can be decreased by doing this
What is planting trees for shade?
Why do we test the water quality?
To see if the habitat is healthy for salmon
The Estuary of the Chehalis River
What is Grays Harbor?
The number of Pacific Salmon Species
What is 5?
areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year
What is a wetland?
Tree roots help keep dirt in place and prevent this
What is erosion?
Fecal coliform in the water can be caused by
Not picking up after your pets, septic leaks or livestock
Small Creek that runs through Centralia College
What is China Creek?
Baby salmon that are still attached to their yolk sac are called this
What is Alevin?
Where saltwater and freshwater mix
What is the estuary
It's important to do this to keep livestock out of rivers and streams
What is build a fence?
Water should have a pH close to neutral- which is this number on the pH scale
What is 7?
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
The nest for salmon eggs
What is the redd?
These form the natural boundaries of a watershed
What are mountains? (Will also accept hills)
Plants that are from somewhere else and get to a new habitat and take over or cause harm to the environment
What is an invasive species?
Name 3 things that a student could do to improve water quality
Examples: Pick up pet waste, pick up litter, wash car at official carwash, plant trees, service your car regularly
River right across the freeway at Stan Hedwall park
What is the Newhaukum River?
Name two species of salmon found in the Chehalis River
King (Chinook), Coho (Silver), Chum(Dog)
the area on either side of the riverbank
What is the riparian area?
Name 3 species of native plants that would be good for a local restoration project
Examples:
Douglas Fir, Big Leaf Maple, Sword Fern, Willow, Salmonberry, Thimbleberry, Dogwood, bracken fern, western red cedar, cattails, oregon grape,cascara, horsetail
The oxygen in the water that the fish breathe
What is dissolved oxygen