Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring  Site 33 - Ayers Creek

This site is on Newport Bay and has been monitored by
Phyllis Koenings since August 1997.

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Site Number:  33

Site Name:  Ayers Creek

Monitor(s):  Phyllis Koenings

Directions to site:  From MCBP office: South on Highway 611; west on Highway 376 towards Berlin; site is the southeast corner of bridge over Ayers Creek.

Is the site on Private or Public owned property? Public

Shoreline Characteristics: West bank of creek is natural vegetation; east side is bulkheaded lots with grass to the edge.

Land Activities nearby (industry, farming, urban, etc): Farming on the west side of creek, private homes on the east side.

MCBP Volunteer Questionnaire

Name:  Phyllis Koenings

Site#: 33 Site Name: Ayers Creek

Location of Site:  Hwy 376 - Southeast side of bridge abutment.

Occupation: Office Work

Interests and Hobbies:

Spouse? Children?:   Married - 2 children (Adults)

How long have you lived near the Coastal Bays?   5 years

If you moved to the area, why did you decide to move?   Husband=s work

What do you enjoy most about the Coastal Bay:  Wildlife viewing

What do you like least about the Coastal Bays?

What related experience do you bring to the program?  Natural resources issues around the country.

Why did you decide to become a volunteer monitor? Concerned about bays, water quality, and natural resources.

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