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Melting Through the Cracks

Posted by Lane Heed,
North Country explorer from
February 4, 2015

Type: Close-Up
Habitat Description: Snowy Woodland

Natural History Info: The brownish foam emitted from the water is probably some mix of sediments from the riverbed as well as salt and other washed away run-offs from human interference upstream. This mix also probably helps to keep the freezing point of the river considerably lower, as well.

What drew my attention: What really caught my eye here was the color of the water’s foam.