BPS took an earlier than normal trip to
Russellville this month.
Generally, the water is lowered during the winter, and a good low water
level in January makes it easy to collect in the Bangor Limestone that
surrounds the lake. But we found they were releasing the
water
much earlier, and much lower, than normal for a special
project.
Collecting was the best I've ever seen. Many formations that
have
been under water on all prior BPS trips were now out in the
open.
Crinoids were plentiful. Another trip is being planned to
take
advantage of this unique opportunity.
The one that got away. We discovered on our next trip that
someone had come behind us and popped this one off.
Back side.....
Front side.