Instruct core Final2

Taking Sediment Samples
collar
1
Loosen nut
4
Open valve
2nsert clear tube
6
5
2nsert corer into sediment.
Push down as far as you
can but not past the collar. Close valve
9
10
Block end with hand
Open valve
or dowel
11 Remove
clear
tube
Loosen nut
3
2
Carefully
pull corer
out of
sediment.
Tighten nut
7
Keep sample vertical
8
Observe sample
in the tube
12
13
Slowly drain water
15
14
16
Complete
the
Sediment
Grab Log
Cse dowel to push
sample onto tray
Measure, observe and describe core
consistency, color, smell and composition
To submit sample for analysis:
Push sample into a ziploc bag
Label bag with name, date and
location using a permanent marker
Describe
carefully as
samples vary
depending on
site
Submit
completed
Sediment
Grab Log
with
other
sampling
results