First science

We have doubled our limnological efforts this year, and it means a full boat when we sample. Luckily the weather was perfect for the first shakedown sampling this year.

To make the sampling easier we added some moorings to the lake. With a clip we can attach the boat easily and maintain position for sampling. Previously, a boat driver was required to maintain position, so this is way better. To make moorings we found old outboards in the bushes and tied them up to lines. As it turns out, Evinrudes do make good anchors!

Its been a cold spring here, and there are still large patches of snow around the lake and mountaintops.

There aren't many moose in Chignik, but we occasionally see one. There are lots of bears and hunters, so I think they don't stand much of a chance. This little guy was hanging out near the edge of the lake on our way back from sampling.