Rivers Of Calgary

In order to gather data for our upcoming (likely in the Spring) exploration of the relationship between Calgary and the rivers that run through it we collected some fall data about the water in the Bow, the Elbow, and the Bow river after the Elbow runs into it (post confluence).

We collected water samples and analyzed them for pH and conductivity.  Below is what your journal page should have for for this Field Study:

1) Start with jotting down your observations what did you notice about the river or the river bank at each of the 3 locations

1 - Bow

2-  Elbow

3 - Post confluence Bow

2) Test and record the pH and conductivity of the 3 samples.

3) Provide a general summary of each sample.  For example:

The water from the Bow sample had a pH of _____ this means ____

4) Analyze your results.  

- What did they tell you about the 3 water samples?

- How were the samples the same?  How were they different?

- What are at least 3 questions that have about the water quality of the rivers of Calgary based on your results.