Measuring Stream Discharge

Stream discharge is the volume of water flowing through down a stream. The discharge rate is typically calculated in cubic feet per second or gallons per day. In this photograph we are measuring the discharge of East Hickman Creek by multiplying the area of water in the channel cross section by the average velocity of …

Wetland Delineation

Wetland Delineation This week we performed a wetland delineation in Whitley County, Kentucky to fulfill requirements under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The wetland delineation in Whitley County, Kentucky was conducted by BSC personnel in support of the requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Field surveys for the following …