Dataset

2019 Test strip reading study

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 5 October 2019

    Pond off of Jock River accessible via multiple paths by Shadi Hashweh

    no wildlife, somewhat cloudy day

  • 5 October 2019

    Rideau River to the right of the bridge on Barnsdale Rd by Shadi Hashweh

    few birds, moving stream, rock coverage

  • 5 October 2019

    East Don by Rudy Limeback

    saw salmon! took pics but they did not turn out

  • 5 October 2019

    Humber Bay Park West by Korice Moir

    Highest waves of the season at this site. Incredible. Very brown plume along shoreline, while the lake was dark turquoise. Kent got sample safely. Seagulls going crazy above. Two parasailers gliding by.

  • 5 October 2019

    Mimico Creek north of Lake Shore Boulevard and west of Parklawn Road by Korice Moir

    It was so windy today the water in the creek appeared to be moving upstream! Kent did this test at the shoreline. A squirrel was sitting still for a second on short stub of a tree branch at the top of the bank. These were the results of machine learning strips. Also see ‘Guardians’ post for results using regular test strips.

  • 5 October 2019

    O’Mearas Bay by Doris Albert

    Sunny cool Rain yesterday cool

  • 3 October 2019

    Ottawa by Mark D Libby

    Overcast, scattered light showers the day of sampling. Light wind, some particulates in the water column.

  • 3 October 2019

    Brown's Inlet - Broadway Ave / Popes Ln by Mark D Libby

    Overcast, scattered rain showers day of sampling. Water was clear and quite calm. Saw zebra mussels and a duck.

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