Dataset

2019 Test strip reading study

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 9 October 2019

    Near the end of Blair Road by Alex Gazaleh

    Heavy rain overnight

  • 9 October 2019

    Blair boat launch by Alex Gazaleh

    Water has receded a little more

  • 9 October 2019

    Blair boat launch by Alex Gazaleh

    Water has receded since last observation. I’d say by 2’ along the shore

  • 8 October 2019

    Port Union Waterfront Park, Scarborough by Laura Blease

  • 7 October 2019

    Inlet between River Institute and L’Heritage High School by Water Rangers

  • 7 October 2019

    North of River Road Castleford Bridge by Tyler Anderson

    Clear, slight yellowish colour, some visible algae and fine sediment on substrate. Slow flow. Some road construction on River Road and machines parked at boat launch. Appear to be clean and well cared for and parked away from river.

  • 7 October 2019

    Ottawa River Tributary Horton TWP by Tyler Anderson

    Clear colourless water with riffles and runs and sandy substrate. Occupies most of wetted area. Minor organic debris floating downstream.

  • 7 October 2019

    Big Creek Road by RR Crossing by Malcolm Peakman

    Rain in last 24 hours cloudy now

  • 7 October 2019

    1158 Little Creek Road by Malcolm Peakman

    Rain in pasr 24 hours Beaver activity Deer slots on banks

  • 6 October 2019

    Wahnekwaning Beach by Shannon Weir

    First time testing so I’ve attached the picture of the strip.

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