This dataset shows concentrations of dissolved organic carbon found in various streams of the McMurdo Dry Valleys. Although the majority of the streams in the study are found in Taylor Valley, data has also been collected from streams in the nearby Miers, Alph, Wright, Pearse, Garwood, and Victoria Valleys. An extensive network of gauging stations was set up throughout these valleys to monitor the stream hydrology. While collecting hydrology data, stream water samples to be used for chemical analysis are also gathered. Sample locations for stream chemistry data thus coincides with those for hydrology samples.
Locations also remain consistent from season to season.
Specific latitudes and longitudes for each stream gauge can be found in the stream gauge locations table of this web site. Both of these files are linked to this web page above. Data contained in these files has been subjected to quality control standards imposed by the investigator. The user of this data should be aware that, while efforts have been taken to ensure that these data are of the highest quality, there is no guarantee of perfection for the data contained herein and the possibility of errors exists. Thus, these data may be modified and future data will be appended.