Observations
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30 January 2022
East Dock by S A
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30 January 2022
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Note: testing done during rainy weather. Very little waterfowl seen on pond. One Great Blue Heron perched on wildlife tree adjacent to pond. High water levels.
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28 November 2021
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Testing done during atmospheric river event with extremely high water level in pond. Two river otters seen in West Lagoon along with variety of waterfowl, including about 16 American coots paddling in among shrubs now in standing water due to high water levels.
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28 November 2021
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Testing done during atmospheric river event with extremely high water level in pond. Small amount of waterfowl observed at pond edges.
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31 October 2021
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Considerable number of waterfowl observed in west lagoon (i.e., American Wigeons, Coots, and Canada geese).
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31 October 2021
East Dock by Lori Austin
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31 October 2021
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
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20 October 2021
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Rick Havlak
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20 October 2021
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Rick Havlak
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26 September 2021
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Small flocks of waterfowl, including Canada Geese and ducks, observed in centre area of west pond.
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26 September 2021
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
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28 August 2021
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Recent rainy conditions may have improved water quality somewhat.
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28 August 2021
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Recent rains may have improved water quality somewhat.
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18 August 2021
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Water quality test done two days after a day of heavy rains. Note: decision made t change the sampling site in the western lagoon. Samples both today and going forward will be taken on the observation deck at the west end of the western lagoon at Blakeburn.
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18 August 2021
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Water quality measurements taken two days after rain storm.
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15 August 2021
East Dock by S A
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1 August 2021
West Lagoon North Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Low water level at north observation deck prevented Secchi depth measurements. Consequently went to platform at centre of lagoon at western end of west lagoon and took measurements: - Secchi depth: 0.342 m - Depth: 0.49 m Used an extension pole to obtain water sample. First sample at this site.
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1 August 2021
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Appears to be very stagnant water with little circulation in this lagoon. Low water levels and no outflow at this time of year with such low water levels. Used an extension pole to obtain water sample. First sample at this site.
