Stream Temperature - Metfield (MDCH) Water year 2007-2008

Metadata for BES site - Stream Temperature: Metfield (MDCH): In the Baltimore urban long-term ecological research (LTER) project, (Baltimore Ecosystem Study, BES) we use the watershed approach to evaluate integrated ecosystem function. The LTER research is centered on the Gwynns Falls watershed, a 17,150 ha catchment that traverses a gradient from the urban core of Baltimore, through older urban residential (1900 - 1950) and suburban (1950- 1980) zones, rapidly suburbanizing areas and a rural/suburban fringe. Stream temperature is continuously measured throughout the Gwynns Falls watershed along with supplemental sites around Baltimore County/City. A total of 22 sites contain sensors (HOBO Pro v2 Water Temperature Data Logger - U22-001) that take an instantaneous temperature reading every 2 minutes. These data are downloaded on a monthly basis. This dataset is for Metfield, a stream located off Metfield Road in Hampton, Maryland. The watershed area is about 65 ha and is 31% forested and 5% impervious. Watershed information was taken from delineations created with USGS StreamStats at http://water.usgs.gov/osw/streamstats/maryland.html Purpose: Long-term monitoring of stream temperature in a suburban watershed. Theme keywords: stream, watershed, temperature, suburban, Baltimore Ecosystem Study Coordinates: Lat/Long 39.4115 (39 24 41) -76.5665 (-76 33 60)