Dataset

2020 OTF Test Strip Reading Study

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

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

Observations

  • 19 July 2020

    South of Victoria Street off Walter Bean trail, approx 60 ft South of railway bridge (Kitchener) by Alex Patterson

    Two osprey hunting, 1 caught 6" fish and returned toward nesting location. Multiple canoers passed @ 9:45. Test kit thermometer registering abnormally high; 55° in shade and water so air temp substituted from weather forecast (Google Weather). Many fish jumping. Smells of creosote and algae. Ph strip colour not matching key (pink). Used two strips to confirm. Storm expected in 45 minutes.

  • 18 July 2020

    Watts Creek by James Wheatley

    Creek had a lot more biodiversity present due to calm weather and sunny day. Hundreds of minnows see throughout, new vegetation growing in some spots along waters edge and within flowing waters.

  • 18 July 2020

    Shirley's Bay by James Wheatley

    Water level has recessed about two feet from pervious week.

  • 18 July 2020

    Casselman, Ontario by M C

    Rainfall yesterday, algal bloom on edges of river

  • 18 July 2020

    Just past boat launch by Anika Smithson

    Sunny, warm Last 24 hrs...overcast, rain People fishing Test done from kayak

  • 18 July 2020

    Casablanca beach by Robin Rozon

    Canada geese and seagulls out on the water.

  • 18 July 2020

    Elizabeth Street Pumphouse by Robin Rozon

    Mallard ducks and canadian geese feeding at the site. Water flowing from the river today.

  • 18 July 2020

    Humber Bay Arch Bridge by Anthony P. Gulston

    Lots of boat traffic and bird feeders :( A hawk got chased out of the bay by some sparrows. Blue Bird sky, water was calm calm. Hot as balls.

  • 18 July 2020

    Lincoln by Reuben Willard

    Water level vary low.

  • 17 July 2020

    South of footbridge by Joanne Arcand

    Fry at two different growth stages (forgot my id book at home) one stage about 3cm long, the other 6cm long but with the same shape and colouring. Saw one of those ruby bumble bees but it flew off before I could photograph.woodpecker working at the trunk of the maple overhead. Cicada sounding in the canopy.

  • 17 July 2020

    Morningside heights by Edana Golbourne

    Algae still very present, clear skies (few clouds), light breeze

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Intended use
Education and engagement of local communities