In my opinion the water is turbid. It is cloudy rather than stained. In the shallow areas (2 feet or less) the water is clearer, especially around the banks. A few calm days will help drop the sediments out I think. We have had a good wind every day this week since the rains monday night. Maybe all the wind is keeping the sediments stirring and not settling.
Waterwizard, no offense, but I'm glad I'm not in California. They'd rather your house burn down than you manipulate the "underbrush" on your property to prevent disasters. I appreciate the advice on the fiber stuff and hay bales.
M Spinhirne, it could be organics as well, i'm not an expert and I haven't had my water analyzed yet.
