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This chart shows the maximum daily water temperatures during summer of 1997 in the SF Salmon River above, below and in Methodist Creek. Notice that Methodist Creek was significantly cooler than the SF Salmon and seemed to have a cooling influence on it during the hottest part of summer. This suggests that Methodist was large enough to noticeably affect the water temperature of the SF Salmon. Methodist Creek confluence also provided a cold water refugia for Salmonids during the summer temperature peak. This chart was derived from Chart Table MEMAX97.DBF, which was derived from Source Table same97.dbf. Data for the source table was collected by automated temperature sensors 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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SF Salmon River 1000' Below Methodist Creek Looking Upstream 1997


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SF Salmon River 1000' Below Methodist Creek Looking Downstream 1997


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1/4 Mile Up Methodist Creek Looking Upstream 1997


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11/4 Mile Up Methodist Creek Looking Downstream 1997


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SF Salmon River 1/2 Mile Above Methodist Creek Looking Downstream 1997


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SF Salmon River 1/2 Mile Above Methodist Creek Looking Upstream 1997