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The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object
Executive Summary
Duck Pond temperature is different than most other local bodies of water because it is a spring (meaning that is groundwater fed); so, its temperature is below average. Last few years have been warmer for the Duck Pond, however in the year 2025 the trend has dropped as its colder this year.
Why does it matter to water quality?
Any increase or decrease in water temperature can cause extreme effects on an ecosystem and the organisms in it.
9/26 vs. 9/30 2025
9/26 vs. 9/30 2025
P=0.03 The Duck pond was significantly impacted over the 4 days
The temperature got .25 degrees hotter in the pond
Could have been caused by a shift in the weather
2025 vs. 2024
2025 vs. 2024
The Duck Pond in 2025 is significantly colder than it was in 2024
p= 0.04
2024 was recorded as the hottest year globally, that could be a reason it was hotter than 2025
2025 vs. 2023
2025 vs. 2023
(p=.04) The temperature is significantly different
Temperature is affected by the mixing water
Surrounding vegetation being removed in 2023 could affect temp
2025 vs. 2022
2025 vs. 2022
Not significantly different (p=.16)
Temp. is lower than normal range due to being groundwater fed
All water comes from the ground
The Duck Pond
Different view of The Duck Pond
Measuring temperature
Measuring everything including temperature
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