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Organic matter has accumulated on the surface of this rock from a highly urbanized stream.

Copyright 2000, Center for Watershed Protection

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Often the added light and nutrients create conditions for the growth of high levels of algae within the streams as well as high levels of organic matter on the rocks. Organic matter has accumulated on the surface of this rock from a highly urbanized stream.