Dataset

2020 OTF Test Strip Reading Study

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

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

Observations

  • 12 July 2020

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

    Signs of invasive species removal at shoreline. Cloudy water, possibly due to rain event July 10. Smells of algae, some duckweed noted at shoreline. Well worn sandy outcrop, popular with fishers. Mallard ducks present and osprey nest nearby. Erosion at bank. Damselflies and dragonflies; herons also noted. Weather: sunny, no wind.

  • 12 July 2020

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

    Very cloudy water, likely due to heavy rain July 10th. Lily pads, turtles (id TBD - possibly map turtle), cattails, mink, various species of dragonfly, mosquitoes. Close to popular kayaking/canoeing put-in on Grand River. Weather: sunny, no wind.

  • 12 July 2020

    Etobicoke M9C by Michael Tunney

    Heavy rains day before

  • 12 July 2020

    Wheatley Harbor Beach by Danielle Robinson

    Small fish present, flies, swallowtail Butterfly, monarch butterfly, birds( seagulls, black bird, red wing black bird, tree swollows) clean sandy beach with lots of stones and pebbles. Bamboo, driftwood, Boats and people in water. Eagle fell over. Milk weed, queen annes lace, willow tree.

  • 12 July 2020

    HILLMAN MARSH by Danielle Robinson

    Monarch butterfly, milk weed, duckweed, wild canary, Baltimore Oriole, black bird, Canadian Geese, dragon Flies, wild grape vine, lily pads, wild rose, snake( too fast to get picture) Large fish(carp), Garbage

  • 12 July 2020

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

    20 mm of rain in the past 24 hrs. Water level is up marginally and flow has increased. Water visibility clear to .75m.

  • 12 July 2020

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

    Approximately 20 mm of rain in the past 24 hrs. Water levels are up marginally and flow has increased. Visibility is clear to 1M plus. Noticeable amount of algae has been moved from the increased water flow.

  • 11 July 2020

    Andrew Haydon park by Ariane Gacionis

    Hardness is around 400 but a bit lighter colour

  • 11 July 2020

    Shirley's Bay by James Wheatley

    People 0.5 km away in both directions, activities include fishing by boat and shoreline, along with swimming in areas with sandy drop off.

  • 11 July 2020

    Watts Creek by James Wheatley

    Location is down a small path near bike trail for Watt's Creek. Site location under a tree canopy of approx 80%

  • 11 July 2020

    Just past boat launch by Anika Smithson

    Cloudy and rainy Last 24 hrs-sunny 3 boats launched from dock Test done from kayak

  • 11 July 2020

    Casablanca beach by Robin Rozon

    Saw a nesting mocking bird feeding a baby on my way to the beach.

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Intended use
Education and engagement of local communities