Secchi tube
Minnesota residents who enroll in the MPCA Citizen Stream Monitoring Program receive a Secchi tube free of charge. Outside of Minnesota, contact the recommended manufacturer.
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You can buy this tool from Water Monitoring Equipment & Supply. The anticipated price range is $21 - $50.
| Description |
The Secchi Tube is used to measure stream water clarity or "transparency." The Secchi tube is available in 2 standard lengths and measures water clarity up to either 60 cm or 120 cm. However, the MPCA Citizen Stream Monitoring Program Secchi tube is custom made to 100 cm length. |
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| Used by these projects | Citizen Stream Monitoring Program |
| Ideal Age Group |
Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
(The Secchi tube is appropriate for use by anyone from school-aged children to seniors. It is easy to use, and takes about 10 minutes to take a reading once at your stream monitoring location.) |
| Training | Learning materials are available online. |
| Size & weight |
Large: This tool is over 12 inches in at least one dimension. Between 1lb and 5lb (a small dog weighs about 5lb) |
| Expected lifetime | Should last at least a year |
| Topics | Nature & Outdoors, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial |
| Tool updated | Nov. 8, 2017, 4:17 p.m. |
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