Overall we were excited to find so many fish frye but were concerbed about the diversity of organisms collected by the kicknet and the alarming absence of bullfrogs which have been abundant in the past. Arrundo is almost non-existant from the sites where it typically tends to take over. The spraying program has been very effective at controlling the growth of this very invasive bamboo like weed. Students are convinced that the spraying program is responsible for the absence of pollution sensitive species. We are looking forward to the Fall when we can evaluate the ability of the Arroyo to rebound from removal of the Arrundo.
Students assemble on the foot bridge after a long day.