Secchi Dip-In
The Secchi Dip-In program involves community scientists measuring water turbidity with a very simple indicator: the Secchi disc!
Any time you are out on the water, whether that be from a boat, kayak, or canoe, you can collect this quick but valuable observation!
The Secchi Dip-In program involves community scientists measuring water turbidity, gathering data on the water clarity at Pigeon Lake. Our data contributes to the Secchi Dip-In database created by the North American Lake Management Society.
Measuring Water Clarity:
If you have access to a boat, consider becoming a citizen scientist for our Secchi Dip-In program. Pick up a Secchi disk from our office, then take your boat out on the lake. Water clarity is measured by lowering the secchi disk into the water until it is no longer visible.
If this program interests you, please join! Once you sign up, volunteers will receive monitoring procedures, supplies, and guidance.
PLWA How to Take a Secchi Depth Video
Data entry:
How to collect a Secchi Dip-In measurement:
When out on the water (at the deep