Lapeer East High School ecology students of Cheryl Butterfield spent the afternoon May 4 doing a bit of research at Hunters Creek, about a quarter mile north of the school.
Seniors Jackey Toland, Sam Rubick and Ginger Pearson set up their lab stations on the sidewalk to gather data on the health of the creek.
The 32 students waded the river and collected both water and species samples for further study. Students use nets to gather critters in the stream.
Some of the data will be used by Susanne Lossing and the Flint River Watershed Council to assess the health of Hunters Creek, which feeds the Flint River.Teacher Cheryl Butterfield reviews data collection with student Nicole Medellin.
Students Adam DeMeyere, Tate Robinson and CJ Spencer empty their nets into a tray for further study by Susanne Lossing of the Flint River Watershed Council.Additional photos are available at the LCS Picasa site: https://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/LapeerEastEcologyStudentsAssessRiverHealth#
