The Millstone River watershed of New Jersey encompasses 265 square miles of woodlands, wetlands, agricultural lands, and urban and suburban development. This watershed suffers from sedimentation and nutrient overload. Because of residential development, natural areas are rapidly being lost to suburbanization. The major streams that feed into the Millstone River are Harry's Brook, Heathcote Brook, Devil's Brook, Shallow Brook, and Big Bear Brook. Lake Carnegie is a manmade lake that was sited immediately to the west of Stony Brook and the Millstone River.

The Dallas team used the Millstone River and its watershed as a model for the Trinity River Project.  The team tested water on the Millstone River and on two of the creeks that feed into the river.

Site One- Millstone River as it flows under Highway #27  July 15, 1997  1:20 EDST
Temperature- 27 C 
pH- 7
Dissolved Oxygen- 8 (sample taken in the shade)
Comments: The water was very shallow and was flowing at a somewhat brisk rate.
One team member decided to check for bioindicators and found snails, mussels, and a gelatinous looking creature that may have been a leech of some sort. The water was clear. Most of the rocks were covered in asphalt, which in turn was covered in algae. Before the team realized the DO sample to be taken in the sunlight had not been done, one of the team members fell down and broke her arm.

Site Two- Millstone River as it flows into Lake Carnegie  July 17,1997    9:00 EDST
Temperature- 26.5 C (in shade)
pH- 7
Dissolved Oxygen- 11 (in Shade)
Temperature- 26.5 (in sunlight)
Dissolved Oxygen- 8 (in sunlight)
Comments- Water was somewhat turbid and slow moving. A frog was heard croaking along the bank.

Site Three- Stony Brook as it flows into Millstone River/ Carnegie Lake  July 17,1997 9:45EDST
Temperature- 27 (in shade) 
pH-7
Dissolved Oxygen- 8 (in shade)
Temperature- 27 (in sunlight)
Dissolved Oxygen- 8 (in sunlight)
Comments- Water was shallow and clear. A deer was seen crossing downstream.
 
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