Data Package Metadata View Summary

Mohonk Preserve Stream Water Quality Invasive Species and Macroinvertebrate Sampling in from 2015-Present

General Information

Data Package:
Local Identifier:	edi.334.2
Title:	Mohonk Preserve Stream Water Quality Invasive Species and Macroinvertebrate Sampling in from 2015-Present
Alternate Identifier:	DOI PLACE HOLDER
Abstract:	The mission of the Mohonk Preserve is to protect the Shawangunk Mountains region and inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore their natural world. Among these 8,000 acres are the vernal pools, permanent springs, tributaries, Humpo Marsh, and the Humpo Kill, and parts of the Kleine Kill and Coxing Kill watersheds within the Hudson River Drainage Basin. Not only are the areas around the Shawangunks established habitats for New York State (NYS) protected species, including an Audubon-designated Important Bird Area, but the watershed also encapsulates more than one agricultural land use area, as well as Rondout Creek, which is an important waterway for the New York City water supply. A conservation plan must be implemented in these areas in particular, keeping in line with the Mohonk Preserves goal to conserve the Shawangunk region for both humans and the greater ecosystem within it. Recognizing the immediate and long-term conservation needs of the streams in this region by employing volunteer data collection will be a catalyst to the Preserves understanding of which environmental threats of this area should be prioritized. The StreamWatch citizen science program will be the newest addition to an array of volunteer research areas, which include collection of weather data, phenology observations, monitoring of peregrine falcon breeding activities, and monitoring of fall hawk migration. Using concise stream monitoring protocol designed for volunteer safety and maximum data accuracy, StreamWatch will evaluate water quality using an array of parameters. Following thorough observation and assessment (which will include analyzing appearance and smell of the water, shape of the stream, canopy cover, nearby land uses, recent weather, and presence of riparian vegetation including invasive species) water quality will be evaluated by means of temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, and turbidity measurements, in addition to a macroinvertebrate count. Width and depth will also be measured, being indirect contributors to stream quality. The StreamWatch protocol aims to follow a simple procedure that will yield accurate and useful data from all of these aforementioned parameters in order to confirm relevant needs for riparian buffers, changes in nearby agricultural practices (some of which directly affect portions of the watershed), protection against invasive species, and any other potential solutions to problems these watersheds may be afflicted by presently or in the future. Volunteer involvement in this stream water sampling process will encourage the concept of stewardship among visitors of the preserve, while simultaneously honing in on and pursuing various conservation goals.
Publication Date:	2020-02-11

Time Period

Begin:

2017-06-15

End:

2019-11-30

People and Organizations
Contact:	Director of Conservation Science(Mohonk Preserve) [ email ]
Creator:	Mohonk Preserve(Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:	Feldsine, Natalie A (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:	Garretson, Alexis C (Environmental Data Initiative)
Creator:	Kathe, Jessica J (SUNY New Paltz)
Creator:	Long, Elizabeth C (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:	Montoya, Anthony J (Cornell University)
Creator:	Napoli, Megan M (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:	Wander, Heather (SUNY New Paltz/Virginia Tech)
Creator:	Citizen Science Volunteers(Mohonk Preserve)
Associate:	Garretson, Alexis C (Environmental Data Initiative, Data Archiver)
Associate:	Feldsine, Natalie A (Mohonk Preserve, Protocol Developer)
Associate:	Kathe, Jessica J (SUNY New Paltz, Protocol Developer)
Associate:	Long, Elizabeth C (Mohonk Preserve, Protocol Developer)
Associate:	Montoya, Anthony J (Cornell University, Protocol Developer)

Data Entities
Data Table Name:	Sampling results for the sites in the StreamWatch study region
Description:	Sampling results for the sites in the StreamWatch study region
Other Name:	Full protocol for sampling and data generation
Description:	Full protocol for sampling and data generation

Detailed Metadata

Data Entities

Data Table


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Name:	Sampling results for the sites in the StreamWatch study region
Description:	Sampling results for the sites in the StreamWatch study region
Number of Records:	329
Number of Columns:	54

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Longitude

Elevation

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Date_of_Observations

Starting_Time

Water_Apperance

Water_Odor

Canopy_Cover

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Precipitation

Sky_Conditions

Wind

Stream_Width

Stream_Depth

Velocity

Water_Temperature

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Turbidity_NTU

Dissolved_Oxygen

Conductivity

Nitrate

Didymo

Japanese_Knotweed

Phragmites

Purple_Loosestrife

Multiflora_Rose

Garlic_Mustard

Japanese_European_Barberry

Invasive_Species_Other

Dames_Rocket

Oriental_Bittersweet

Wineberry

Japanese_Stiltgrass

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Worms

Leeches

Scuds

Crayfish

Sowbugs

Mayflies

Dragonflies_Damselflies

Stoneflies

True_Bugs

Dobsonflies

Water_Beetles

Caddisflies

True_Flies

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Macroinvertebrates_Other

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Definition:

The site name

The latitude of the stream sampling site.

The longitude of the stream sampling site.

The elevation of the sampling site, measured in feet.

The names of the observers who collected the following data

The date of the sampling.

The starting time of the sampling.

The appearance of the water at the flagged site

The odor of the water at the flagged site

The percentage canopy cover, measured using a densitometer, of the flagged location

Air temperature recorded to the nearest whole degree using a thermometer

The presence or absense and type of precipitation at time of observation at the flagged site

Assessment of the relative amount of cloud coverage during the sampling time

Assessment of the amount of wind during the sampling time

Width of the stream taken at the flagged location from one edge of the bank to the other bank

The channel depth at the deepest portion of the stream bottom where water flow is relatively continuous

current velocity of the stream in words

The temperature of the stream water measured with a thermometer submerged in the water for 2 to 3 minutes out of direct sunlight

Turbidity of the stream water measured using a turbidity tube and visibility disk

Turbidity of the stream water at the flagged point converting from the turbidity tube value and the stream water level in centimeters

pH of the water measured at the flagged point

Dissolved oxygen of the water at the flagged site

Conductivity of the stream water at the flagged site

Nitrate of the stream water at the flagged point

Categorical assessment of the amount of Didymo observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Japanese Knotweed observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Phragmites observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Purple Loosestrife observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Multiflora Rose observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Garlic Mustard observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Japanese Barberry or European Barberry observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Other Invasive Species observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Dames Rocket observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Oriental Bittersweet observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Wineberry observed at the sampling site

Categorical assessment of the amount of Japanese stiltgrass observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Flatworms observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Snails observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Worms observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Leeches observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Scuds observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Crayfish observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Sowbugs observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Mayflies observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Dragonflies or Damselflies observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Stoneflies observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of True Bugs observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Dobsonflies observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Water Beetles observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of Caddisflies observed at the sampling site

Count of the number of True Flies observed at the sampling site

Count of the unknown macroinvertebrates observed

Count of the other macroinvertebrates observed

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Measurement Values Domain:

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The site name

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The names of the observers who collected the following data

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Code	Brown
Definition	Presence of decaying organic matter can be very dark in swamps and marshes.
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Code Definition

Code	Green/Brown
Definition	Green - Aquatic flora which causes light green coloration can indicate a healthy stream, but presence of invasive aquatic flora or an overabundance of phytoplankton (algae) can be the result of fertilizer, animal waste, or sewage runoff. This eutrophication is a much darker green, akin to pea soup. Brown – Presence of decaying organic matter can be very dark in swamps and marshes.
Source

Code Definition

Code	Clear
Definition	Very clear water with no living organisms can mean pollution that is not easily detected by appearance. While clear water may also indicate good stream health, analysis of other stream variables must be taken into account to determine good or poor health, such as macroinvertebrate count and pH.
Source

Code Definition

Code	Clear/Brown
Definition	Very clear water with no living organisms can mean pollution that is not easily detected by appearance. While clear water may also indicate good stream health, analysis of other stream variables must be taken into account to determine good or poor health, such as macroinvertebrate count and pH. Presence of decaying organic matter can be very dark in swamps and marshes.
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Code	Clear/Foamy
Definition	Clear – Very clear water with no living organisms can mean pollution that is not easily detected by appearance. While clear water may also indicate good stream health, analysis of other stream variables must be taken into account to determine good or poor health, such as macroinvertebrate count and pH. Foamy – This foam is produced from natural oils and particulates from soil or pollen, unless it exceeds 5 or 6 inches in thickness, in which case pollution of animal waste or soapy-material is present.
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Code	Clear/Milky
Definition	Very clear water with no living organisms can mean pollution that is not easily detected by appearance. While clear water may also indicate good stream health, analysis of other stream variables must be taken into account to determine good or poor health, such as macroinvertebrate count and pH. Milky – Usually natural sediments of certain types, more unusual causes include pulp from paper manufacturing or dairy operations.
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Code	Cloudy/Muddy
Definition	Precipitation, stream shape, or recent disturbance are all factors in muddiness/turbidity, which is determined by erosion, which makes the water muddy. Excessive erosion can take place naturally or from human impact.
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Code Definition

Code	Cloudy/Muddy/Brown
Definition	Precipitation, stream shape, or recent disturbance are all factors in muddiness/turbidity, which is determined by erosion, which makes the water muddy. Excessive erosion can take place naturally or from human impact. Presence of decaying organic matter can be very dark in swamps and marshes.
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Code Definition

Code	Cloudy/Muddy/Brown/Green
Definition	Precipitation, stream shape, or recent disturbance are all factors in muddiness/turbidity, which is determined by erosion, which makes the water muddy. Excessive erosion can take place naturally or from human impact. Presence of decaying organic matter can be very dark in swamps and marshes. Green - Aquatic flora which causes light green coloration can indicate a healthy stream, but presence of invasive aquatic flora or an overabundance of phytoplankton (algae) can be the result of fertilizer, animal waste, or sewage runoff. This eutrophication is a much darker green, akin to pea soup.
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Code Definition

Code	Dry Stream
Definition	No water for assessment
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Code Definition

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Definition	Foamy – This foam is produced from natural oils and particulates from soil or pollen, unless it exceeds 5 or 6 inches in thickness, in which case pollution of animal waste or soapy-material is present. Brown – Presence of decaying organic matter can be very dark in swamps and marshes. Milky – Usually natural sediments of certain types, more unusual causes include pulp from paper manufacturing or dairy operations.
Source

Code Definition

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Definition	Precipitation, stream shape, or recent disturbance are all factors in muddiness/turbidity, which is determined by erosion, which makes the water muddy. Excessive erosion can take place naturally or from human impact. Foamy – This foam is produced from natural oils and particulates from soil or pollen, unless it exceeds 5 or 6 inches in thickness, in which case pollution of animal waste or soapy-material is present.
Source

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Enumerated Domain

Code Definition

Code	None
Definition	No water odor detected
Source

Code Definition

Code	Sulfur
Definition	Rotten egg – Anaerobic respiration or certain minerals can emit this smell, but sewage or animal waste could also play a role.
Source

Code Definition

Code	Marshy/Earthy/Musky/Swampy
Definition	Water smells of naturally decomposing organic matter
Source

Code Definition

Code	Sewage
Definition	Foul, rancid odor – Diffusion from sewage treatment operation.
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Unit	dimensionless
Type	real
Min	0
Max	100

Unit	fahrenheit
Type	real
Min	26
Max	91

Definition

The presence or absense and type of precipitation at time of observation at the flagged site

Definition

Assessment of the relative amount of cloud coverage during the sampling time

Definition

Assessment of the amount of wind during the sampling time

Unit	centimeter
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Unit	centimeter
Type	real
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Definition

current velocity of the stream in words

Unit	fahrenheit
Type	real
Min	24
Max	81

Unit	centimeter
Type	real
Min	0
Max	121

Unit	nephelometricTurbidityUnits
Type	real
Min	0
Max	240

Unit	dimensionless
Type	real
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Unit	milligramsPerLiter
Type	real
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Unit	SiemensPerMeter
Type	real
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Max	915

Unit	milligramsPerLiter
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Enumerated Domain

Code Definition

Code	None
Definition	No individuals of the species were observed within eyesight of the flagged location.
Source

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Code Definition

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Code Definition

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Definition	Greater than 10 individuals but not covering the majority of the ground within eyesight of the flagged location.
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Code Definition

Code	Dense
Definition	Species is covering the majority of the ground within eyesight observed within eyesight of the flagged location and few other species are present.
Source

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Code Definition

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Max	2

Unit	dimensionless
Type	real
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Definition

Count of the number of Worms observed at the sampling site

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Count of the number of Mayflies observed at the sampling site

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Count of the number of Stoneflies observed at the sampling site

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Count of the number of Caddisflies observed at the sampling site

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Count of the number of True Flies observed at the sampling site

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Count of the other macroinvertebrates observed

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Data Package Usage Rights

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Keywords

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Invasive species, Didymo, Japanese Knotweed, Phragmites, Purple Loosestrife, Multiflora Rose, Garlic Mustard, Barberry, Dames Rocket, Oriental Bittersweet, Wineberry, Macroinvertebrates, Flatworms, Snails, Worms, Leeches, Scuds, Crayfish, Sowbugs, Mayflies, Dragonflies, Stoneflies, True Bugs, Dobsonflies, Water Beetles, Caddisflies, True Flies, Damselflies, Water quality, Stream, Turbidity, Temperature, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Conductivity, Nitrate, Community Ecology, Ecology

Methods and Protocols

These methods, instrumentation and/or protocols apply to all data in this dataset:

Methods and protocols used in the collection of this data package

Description:

See protocol document for additional information: StreamWatch_Protocol.pdf. Field equipment: Thermometer(in Fahrenheit), Turbidity tube, Forest densitometer, Sample containers, Measuring tape/yardstick(centimeters), Wading apparel (rubber boots/waders), Isopropyl alcohol 90%, Kicknet, 2 Buckets, White enamel pan, Decontamination kit (spray bottle containing 5% bleach solution, to be refreshed monthly), Ice cube trays, Paint brushes, Dissolved oxygen meter (To be used only by DSRC staff), Magnifying glass, Weighted line (For streams deeper than 1 meter), Lab equipment, pH meter. PRECAUTIONS: StreamWatch volunteers must collect data in pairs for safety. Consider wearing water-resistant clothing and footwear, or a personal flotation device if streams seem too vigorous or deep, and stay hydrated in hot temperatures. Know when not to wade; if the current is even remotely strong, use caution or skip wading. When wading is a possibility, your monitoring partner should be close by and aware. Consider weather conditions and be aware of approaching bad weather. Be cautious walking on streambanks, causing erosion will damage the ecosystem and could result in unstable footing. Follow the instructions step-by step, ideally read through instructions before you reach the site. Avoid excessive contact between hands and, eyes, nose, or mouth after touching sample materials. Use all equipment responsibly to ensure further use. Some stream locations require longer hikes to get to, while others are directly accessible by car; use good judgment in considering how far you can comfortably hike. DECONTAMINATING WADERS: Remove all mud, organic matter, etc. from boots/waders. Prepare 5% fresh bleach mixture in spray bottle and spray thoroughly. Dry thoroughly. Alternatively, leaving boots/waders in freezing temperatures overnight has same effect. This prevents the spread of invasive microorganisms which can lead to overgrowth and spread of freshwater invasive species to different streams.

People and Organizations

Creators:

Individual:

Mohonk Preserve

Organization:

Mohonk Preserve

Email Address:

research@mohonkpreserve.org

Individual:

Natalie A Feldsine

Organization:

Mohonk Preserve

Email Address:

nfeldsine@mohonkpreserve.org

Id:

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4331-3042

Individual:

Alexis C Garretson

Organization:

Environmental Data Initiative

Email Address:

alexis@garretson.net

Id:

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7260-0131

Individual:	Jessica J Kathe
Organization:	SUNY New Paltz

Individual:

Elizabeth C Long

Organization:

Mohonk Preserve

Email Address:

elong@mohonkpreserve.org

Id:

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7410-5548

Individual:

Anthony J Montoya

Organization:

Cornell University

Email Address:

ajm463@cornell.edu

Individual:

Megan M Napoli

Organization:

Mohonk Preserve

Email Address:

mnapoli@mohonkpreserve.org

Id:

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2390-6545

Individual:

Heather Wander

Organization:

SUNY New Paltz/Virginia Tech

Email Address:

hwander@vt.edu

Individual:	Citizen Science Volunteers
Organization:	Mohonk Preserve

Contacts:

Individual:

Director of Conservation Science

Organization:

Mohonk Preserve

Email Address:

research@mohonkpreserve.org

Associated Parties:

Individual:

Alexis C Garretson

Organization:

Environmental Data Initiative

Email Address:

alexis@garretson.net

Id:

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7260-0131

Role:

Data Archiver

Individual:

Natalie A Feldsine

Organization:

Mohonk Preserve

Email Address:

nfeldsine@mohonkpreserve.org

Id:

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4331-3042

Role:

Protocol Developer

Individual:	Jessica J Kathe
Organization:	SUNY New Paltz
Role:	Protocol Developer

Individual:

Elizabeth C Long

Organization:

Mohonk Preserve

Email Address:

elong@mohonkpreserve.org

Id:

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7410-5548

Role:

Protocol Developer

Individual:

Anthony J Montoya

Organization:

Cornell University

Email Address:

ajm463@cornell.edu

Role:

Protocol Developer

Temporal, Geographic and Taxonomic Coverage

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to all data in this dataset:

Time Period

Begin:

2017-06-15

End:

2019-11-30

Geographic Region:

Description:

Data were collected from 20 streams on Mohonk Preserve property in the Shawangunk Ridge of New Paltz, NY, USA

Bounding Coordinates:

Northern:	41.837	Southern:	41.72689
Western:	-74.2164	Eastern:	-74.1475

Taxonomic Range:

Classification:

Rank Name:

kingdom

Rank Value:

Chromista

Classification:

Rank Name:

subkingdom

Rank Value:

Harosa

Classification:

Rank Name:

infrakingdom

Rank Value:

Halvaria

Classification:

Rank Name:

superdivision

Rank Value:

Heterokonta

Classification:

Rank Name:

division

Rank Value:

Ochrophyta

Classification:

Rank Name:

class

Rank Value:

Bacillariophyceae

Classification:

Rank Name:

subclass

Rank Value:

Bacillariophycidae

Classification:

Rank Name:

order

Rank Value:

Cymbellales

Classification:

Rank Name:

family

Rank Value:

Gomphonemataceae

Classification:

Rank Name:

genus

Rank Value:

Didymosphenia

Classification:

Rank Name:	species
Rank Value:	Didymosphenia geminata

Project

Maintenance

Maintenance:

Description:	ongoing
Frequency:

Additional Info


Additional Information:
	In the macroinvertebrates sampling section of the biotic StreamWatch data, some counts of organisms are reported as less than 10 or greater than 10 instead of an exact count. These have been preserved as recorded.

Other Metadata

Additional Metadata

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        |     |___element 'unitList'
        |     |     |___text '\n        '
        |     |     |___element 'unit'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'id' = 'nephelometricTurbidityUnits'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'multiplierToSI' = '1'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'name' = 'nephelometricTurbidityUnits'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'parentSI' = 'FormazinTurbidityUnit'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'unitType' = 'turbidity'
        |     |     |     |___text '\n          '
        |     |     |     |___element 'description'
        |     |     |     |___text '\n        '
        |     |     |___text '\n        '
        |     |     |___element 'unit'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'id' = 'SiemensPerMeter'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'multiplierToSI' = '1'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'name' = 'SiemensPerMeter'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'parentSI' = 'SiemensPerMeter'
        |     |     |     |  \___attribute 'unitType' = 'conductance'
        |     |     |     |___text '\n          '
        |     |     |     |___element 'description'
        |     |     |     |     |___text 'electrical conductivity units'
        |     |     |     |___text '\n        '
        |     |     |___text '\n      '
        |     |___text '\n    '
        |___text '\n  '

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