Lake Ovid
This is a mystery cache. The posted coordinates take you to an information station. You will need to gather some information from the three-sided sign. The information you need may not all be on one side of the sign. You will find a list of questions below. You will find all of the answers to these questions on the sign. I have also given you a list of answers. Only one answer is correct for each question. So you will not use all of the answers. Each answer has a corresponding number with it. Use the numbers with the correct answers to fit into the following coordinates:
N 42° 5A.BCD W 084° 2E.FGH
Questions
A. This tiny crustacean predator competes with native organisms for zooplankton, devouring 3-4 times the amount of native predators. It is distasteful to fish as a food source.
B. This large rodent, smaller than a beaver and bigger than a muskrat, can greatly impact wetlands. Growing up to 12 pounds, it eats up to 25% of its body weight per day.
C. Sleepy Hollow State Park was the test location for controlling what invasive plant?
D. This cold water fish from northern Europe resembles a yellow perch. It is a fierce competitor for food and habitat. Its spiny dorsal fin discourages predation by larger fish.
E. Native to Africa and Asia, this VERY aggressive predator can alter an ecosystem. They became established by releases from aquarium owners and Asian fish farmers.
F. Originally, Lake Ovid was dominated by bluegills, crappie and largemouth bass. Muskies and channel catfish were planted beginning in what year?
G. This aggressive species ia a threat to native fish habitat and reproduction. It is easily caught with a hook and line.
H. Lake Ovid was created by damming up what river?
Answers
7 - 1977
3 - 1980
8 - 1983
1 - Asian Carp
3 - Common Carp
9 - Euhrychiopsis Lecontei
6 - Eurasion Milfoil
4 - Little Maple
1 - Looking Glass
7 - Mute Swan
9 - Nutria
2 - Ovid
0 - Phragmites
8 - Purple Loosestrife
5 - Round Goby
0 - Ruffe
4 - Snakehead
5 - Spiny Water Flea
2 - White Perch
6 - Zebra Mussel
Important Message
It is intended that this geocache be sought while using a watercraft such as a canoe, kayak, rowboat, etc. It may be possible to walk on the ice during winter months if conditions are right. Any person doing an ice walk to find this geocache does so at his/her own risk!
Location and Permission
This geocache is located at Sleepy Hollow State Park. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for entry into the park. A daily pass can be purchased at the park if necessary. Permission for placement of this geocache has been granted by Sleepy Hollow State Park.
Cache Information
The cache is a plastic food storage container. Please be aware of the possibility of muggles while searching for this cache. Trade evenly when possible. Try to close the lid tightly to keep moisture from entering the container. In order to log this cache as found, you must physically find the cache and sign the log sheet. Failure to do so will result in deletion of your online found log.
