2020 OTF Test Strip Reading Study

Observations

• 11 July 2020

  Elizabeth Street Pumphouse by Robin Rozon

  Many geese and ducks at this site. Many visitors with dogs. Calm water this week.

• 11 July 2020

  Casselman, Ontario by M C

  Lots of lily pads and algal blooms along the sides. Slow moving sides of water.

• 10 July 2020

  Morningside heights by Edana Golbourne

  Swiftly moving water, clear skies, lots of algae on shore

• 10 July 2020

  Kempenfelt Bay North Shore by Keana Iocca

• 10 July 2020

  Lake ontario palace pier park by Anja Schouten

• 10 July 2020

  South of footbridge by Joanne Arcand

  This creek is almost totally dried up this week! See photos while testing the water temperature I counted the fish swimming in my view and saw six different species from 2cm long to 11 cm long, six damsel flies..and no plants.

• 10 July 2020

  Pier 4 - Leander Boat Club by Blaise Ross

  This sample was taken at the shoreline that was very developed for recreational use, with recent construction along the docks. Waterfowl and high concentrations of algae could be found within the testing area. Humidity still very high, with higher-than-normal winds bringing intermittent rain

• 10 July 2020

  Behind school by Joanne Arcand

  Dragonflies and damselflies no longer visible. Creek banks have increased by at least 60cm, 1m in spots

• 10 July 2020

  Woodbridge by Anthony Bello

• 10 July 2020

  Laurel Creek W of Forwell Trail Bridge by Stuart Matthews

• 10 July 2020

  Forwell Creek @ Forwell Trail Bridge by Stuart Matthews

• 10 July 2020

  Bissel park by Leigh Bird

• 10 July 2020

  Lincoln by Reuben Willard

  Possible pollution due to pesticides / insecticides, and farm machinery passing on Bridge over creek. Low to no fungal growth due to anti fungal powder dusted on nearby Grapevine. Water level low and murky due to drought. The last rain yesterday (July 8) accelerated the growth of surrounding plant life, but was not enough to raise the water level.

• 9 July 2020

  Pakenham by Cool Canoe

• 9 July 2020

  Mill of Kintail by Cool Canoe

• 9 July 2020

  Hope Side Road by Adam Alaimo

  Previous days weather: hot, humid, little/no rain

• 8 July 2020

  Constance Lake boat lauch by Adam Alaimo

  Previous days weather: hot, humid, little or no rain Snapping turtle

• 8 July 2020

  DesJardins Canal by Zoë Lawrence

• 8 July 2020

  Dundas, Ontario by Zoë Lawrence

• 8 July 2020

  Salem by Leigh Bird

  We were near the bridge in the shade