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The chart shows the maximum daily water temperatures during summer of 1997 of the Mainstem Salmon above, below and in Nordheimer Creek. Mainstem temperatures were critical in this reach from early July through mid September. Data gaps exist because the temperature sensor below Nordheimer was buried in the sand and the sensor above Nordheimer was out of the water. Units were repositioned on July 17th and accurate data collection was resumed. The water temperature in Nordheimer Creek, although considerably cooler, did not seem to significantly influence the water temperature of the Mainstem. This suggests that Nordheimer Creek did not have sufficient volume to influence the Mainstem. This chart was derived from Chart Table MSMAX97.DBF, which was derived from Source Table SAMS97.dbf. Data for this table was collected from automated temperature monitors called Hobotemps, which were anchored in flowing water in the shade. Hobotemps were monitored by community volunteers and paid staff of the Salmon River Restoration Council. Click on Picture* to see photographs of Hobotemp sites.


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Mainstem Salmon 1000' below Nordheimer Creek Looking Upstream 1997


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Mainstem Salmon 1000' below Nordheimer Creek Looking Downstream 1997


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400' up Nordheimer Creek (off Mainstem) Looking Upstream 1997


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400' up Nordheimer Creek (off Mainstem) Looking Downstream 1997


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Mainstem Salmon 300' above Nordheimer Creek Looking Upstream 1997


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Mainstem Salmon 300' above Nordheimer Creek Looking Downstream 1997