Dataset

2020 OTF Test Strip Reading Study

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

This dataset is inactive (last observation on 7 November 2024).

Observations

  • 20 July 2020

    Lac Leamy - Ouest - à côté des terrains de tennis by María Carrillo

    Lac Leamy is often used for recreational purpose. In the other side there is a public beach. And towards the center there are many algae. It is also the nutrition source for so ducks.

  • 20 July 2020

    Pier 4 - Leander Boat Club by Blaise Ross

    Taken alongside the boat docks (recreationally developed). The population of waterfowl and small fish seem to be more apparent, some medium-sized fish even being spotted close to shore. The water samples seem to be showing more consistent levels than when first starting in the sample area.

  • 20 July 2020

    Ruisseau de la Brasserie - Autoroute de l'Outaouais / Autoroute de la Gatineau by María Carrillo

    Due to the rains of the last weekend the current is stronger and the water level increased. It is also more visible more trash in the land next to the water.

  • 20 July 2020

    Guild park by Water Rangers

    Heavy rain this afternoon. Windy. 9pm

  • 19 July 2020

    Old Mill Bridge by Anthony P. Gulston

    Quick water. Overcast, humid and looking like rain. Some minnow activity. Seems a bit shallower.

  • 19 July 2020

    Ottawa by Colleen Cranmer

    Water more cloudy than previous week's observations. Slightly higher water level than previous week. Slow flow.

  • 19 July 2020

    Hillman Marsh by Danielle Robinson

    People kayaking, people fishing, large snapping turtle spotted, frogs, small fish, large fish jumping, eagle flew over, black bird, yellow canary, red wing blackbird, grapevine, duck weed, lots of dragonflies & butterflies (white cabbage, monarch's, tiger butterfly), thistle, bumblebees. (Today was extra special because it is my daughters bday and she loves taking the test every week)

  • 19 July 2020

    Ottawa by Colleen Cranmer

    Moderate flow, water level higher than week, algae bloom on the opposite shore.

  • 19 July 2020

    North of St. Mays near ScienceHill golf course. by Dennis S

    No measurable rain in the past 48 hrs. Temperatures have been above 30 the last seven days. Water level and flow are down. Water striders, clams, crawfish and minnows are very active.

  • 19 July 2020

    Far end of Avon River near junction withThames River by Dennis S

    No measurable rain in the past 48 hrs. Temperatures have been in the 30’s last 7 days. Water level and flow is down from previous week. Water appears clear to bottom depth of .75m. Noticeably more white bubbles flowing on the surface this morning. Crawfish and water striders are very active and abundant.

  • 19 July 2020

    J.A Pollock family Trailway at Stanley, Kitchener, Ontario (Victoria and Shirley st) by Alex Patterson

    3 turtles on rock, same location as last observation. Will bring telephoto camera next time to get positive id. Thermometer registering abnormally high despite long rest period in shade (55°), used Google Weather for air temp. Many small pond skaters, lily pads, heron in reservoir on other side of path. Location has been structurally modified with additional rocks and crushed gravel.

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Intended use
Education and engagement of local communities