Sediment Assessment Survey
Please complete this Sediment Assessment Survey to record key observations. All responses help ensure accurate and consistent sediment evaluations.
Observer Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Date of Assessment
*
 -
Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Location Description
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Sediment Type
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Sand
Silt
Clay
Gravel
Mixed
Other
Sediment Texture
*
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Other
Sediment Color
Light brown
Dark brown
Gray
Black
Reddish
Other
Sediment Moisture Level
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Dry
1
2
3
4
Wet
5
1 is Dry, 5 is Wet
Visible Contaminants (select all that apply)
Organic debris
Plastics
Oil/Grease
Metal fragments
No visible contaminants
Other
Assessment Table: Rate the following aspects
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Rows
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Sediment stability
1
2
3
4
Odor
5
6
7
8
Presence of fauna
9
10
11
12
Overall appearance
13
14
15
16
Additional Comments
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