Lily Cache Creek
Plainfield, Illinois, United States
50% canopy; shallow stream, mostly runs, some riffles and small pools; log jam downstream. Illinois RiverWatch site, sampled since 1998.
Location created by
John Griffis
- Group: National Great Rivers : Winter Chloride Watch
- Site ID: R0207502
- Lat: 41.5685172
- Lng: -88.1872107
- Waterbody Type: Creek
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
Depth was 0.15
Little or no salt has been spread on roads in this area this year so far.
Depth 0.24 m, near center
The creek was full, high water. I could not enter. Depth at edge was 0.43m.
Depth was 0.2 m.
Depth 0.22 m. Creek fairly full. Ice along edge and around boulders.
Depth 0.3m; creek full; swift velocity. 11/26/23, 3 inches of snow.
Creek level low
pH meter read 4.6 but that cannot be correct; need to re-calibrate once I receive buffer solutions
Depth 0.14 m
depth 16 cm (0.16 m)
The creek was mostly frozen oven with ice except in the middle. I stupidly stepped down from the bank, fell, then slid on my butt to get to open water, sampling while sitting in ice cold water. Then I scooted back. Next time--just skipping it if it is like this.
Only measurable snow was 12-22-22; this is the last use of road salt. A pair of mallards were observed in study area. No ice.