Dataset

BLBRA Citizen Science Around The Lake

Dataset by Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Region Association

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 15 February 2026

    Ross Ferry Marine Park by Nancy Cronin

    Parked car on road and hiked to Wharf. I have keyed access to unheated building to do testing. Snow approximately 15cm deep. Lovely little hike.

  • 31 January 2026

    St. Peter's Lions Club Marina by Melanie MacNeil

    Water was frozen at location.

  • 18 January 2026

    Ross Ferry Marine Park by Nancy Cronin

    Unable to safely do Secchi depth read. Water rough and Wharf icy++

  • 18 January 2026

    Middle River by Sharon Morrow

    Ice drops formed just above the water on fallen birch tree to the right - close to the merge point of MacRae Brook with Middle River.

  • 28 December 2025

    Middle River by Sharon Morrow

    Used a different thermometer for the air temperature as the metal encased one that comes with the testing kit doesn't register much below 0C. Testing is getting trickier with snowfall depths and ice forming at the river's edge.

  • 21 December 2025

    Ross Ferry Marine Park by Nancy Cronin

    Unusually calm waters today. No snow. Easy access to Marine Park

  • 21 December 2025

    Middle River by Sharon Morrow

    Water levels and flow strong following recent rain and snow melt.

  • 9 December 2025

    Baddeck Marine Wharf by Veronika Brzeski

    Water depth was 5.7 meters - clear to the bottom

  • 7 December 2025

    Middle River by Sharon Morrow

    2 sets of deer tracks. Squirrel tracks. Significant snow cover and cold.

  • 30 November 2025

    St. Peter's Lions Club Marina by Melanie MacNeil

    First test at this location.

  • 25 November 2025

    Ross Point by NSCC Wagmatcook Learning Centre

    Already dark so no photos

  • 25 November 2025

    Middle River Entry to the Bras d'Or Lake by NSCC Wagmatcook Learning Centre