Another Outing!

We have now, thanks to one Debra and Leo DeCastillo-- who stuck it out on Saturday-- two samples for each site we have sampled. This means when they're all fully processed we can start making some hypotheses about the total plastic accumulation in Lake Washington!

First!

Next Saturday, Moira and I (Lauren) will scurry back through the sites and take third data points. And-- oh my goodness-- we can say we're done with the field work!

Best thing so far: A Bald Eagle swooped down and grabbed a fish in front of us while we were sampling
Worst thing so far: Dead white rat in the water at Log Boom Park in Kenmore. Also, just the state of the water at Kenmore. So much debris, you wouldn't believe it. And yes, that is a half-submerged picnic table we saw at Log Boom Park.

Our Second Outing

We were able to obtain samples from North Lake Washington near the Sammamish river and Western Lake Washington near the University. Pulling that net, whether it be by Kayak or Row Boat, is hard work due to the drag, but the data is worth it! Much thanks goes out to our advisors Kalyn Owens and Ann Murkowski for lending us wet suits to keep warm on that very cold day.