Dataset

2019 Test strip reading study

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 7 May 2017

    Ottawa by Clare Stone

    Species seen: Ground Hog, Mink, Garter Snake, American Robin, Grackle, Mallard Duck, Wood Duck, Seagull,Red winged Backbird & European Starling. #iceoff

  • 22 August 2014

    North of River Road Castleford Bridge by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    80% cloud cover; humid

  • 22 July 2014

    North of River Road Castleford Bridge by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    60%cloud; warm; humid

  • 25 June 2014

    North of River Road Castleford Bridge by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    fast-flowing; very murky water; high levels due to rain; DO and pH measured with a sonde

  • 25 June 2014

    North of River Road Castleford Bridge by Riverwatcher Ottawa

  • 26 August 2013

    North of River Road Castleford Bridge by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    Water is not as muddy looking as previous sampling period.

  • 19 July 2013

    North of River Road Castleford Bridge by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    Storms were recorded in last 24 hours (option not available on menu). Muddy water; water very turbid. Bad storms during the past week. As a side note; we did water quality testing from near the headwaters down to the mouth of the Bonnechere; and water clarity seemed to be bad at both Renfrew sites in particular.

  • 28 June 2013

    North of River Road Castleford Bridge by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    A few severe thunderstorms earlier during the week; water is more brown; not as clear.

Concerns
Data was collected as part of a study that Water Rangers ran. We were attempting to develop a machine learning tool to read teststrips.
Intended use
Benchmarking of water body or watershed health, Education and engagement of local communities