Dataset

Community Water Testing

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 14 April 2026

    Wheatley Harbour Boat Launch by Kayla Simpson

    - Signs of wildlife (birds) - Signs of new vegetation on waters bank

  • 14 April 2026

    CFN Beach Front Lot by Kayla Simpson

    - No signs of wildlife at time of site visit - Signs of new vegetation on the waters bank - Lots of litter on beach

  • 14 April 2026

    Marina South- Caldwell First Nation by Kayla Simpson

    - Signs of wildlife (birds, ducks and turtles) - Signs of new vegetation on the waters bank - Person walking their dog - Lots of litter near waters bank

  • 14 April 2026

    Marina North - Caldwell First Nation by Kayla Simpson

    - Signs of wildlife (birds, ducks and fish) - Signs of new vegetation on the waters bank - Chloride: 84 PPM

  • 4 March 2026

    CFN Beach Front Lot by Kayla Simpson

    Water was frozen, no water was able to be collected at this time for water sampling. Trash on beach. No signs of wildlife during site visit.

  • 4 March 2026

    Wheatley Harbour Boat Launch by Kayla Simpson

    Everything is frozen, no water was able to be collected for water sampling at this time. Seagulls on ice of lake Erie.

  • 4 March 2026

    Marina North - Caldwell First Nation by Kayla Simpson

    Everything is still frozen, no water was able to be collected for water sampling at this time. No signs of wild life during this site visit.

  • 20 February 2026

    Wheatley Harbour Boat Launch by Kayla Simpson

    Ice starting to dethaw - small opening (holes) forming in ice exposing the water. Snow starting to melt away. No more dredging at this location, all machinery/equipment are no longer. No signs of wildlife at the time of this site visit.

  • 20 February 2026

    Marina North - Caldwell First Nation by Kayla Simpson

    No water was able to be collected for testing at this time due to the ice. Ice is starting to dethaw, and snow is melting away. No signs of wildlife at time of site visit.

  • 20 February 2026

    CFN Beach Front Lot by Kayla Simpson

    No water was able to be collected today for testing due to it being frozen. Ice on the water, staring to dethaw - opening in ice about 5,000 ft. away from shoreline. Snow is starting to melt away. No signs of wild life during site visit.

  • 6 February 2026

    Marina North - Caldwell First Nation by Kayla Simpson

    Water was frozen solid with approximately 4 inches of snow on the surface of ice. "Everything is frozen." Wildlife sighting - some geese flying overhead

  • 6 February 2026

    Wheatley Harbour Boat Launch by Kayla Simpson

    Water was frozen solid, there was no water collected for testing at this time. Dredging on the harbor shoreline, workers present. Public was observing. No sings of wildlife at the time of our site visit.

  • 6 February 2026

    Marina South- Caldwell First Nation by Kayla Simpson

    Water was frozen solid - no water was able to be collected for testing. 4 Inches of snow on top of ice surface over the water. Wild life - some geese flying over head.

  • 6 February 2026

    CFN Beach Front Lot by Kayla Simpson

    Water was frozen solid, there was no water able to be collected for testing at this time. No signs of wildlife during the time of this site visit.

  • 23 January 2026

    Wheatley Harbour Boat Launch by Kayla Simpson

    Water was frozen solid, no water was able to be collected for testing. Signs of wildfire during site visit - geese and seagulls.

  • 23 January 2026

    Marina North - Caldwell First Nation by Kayla Simpson

    No signs of water life at time of site visit.

  • 23 January 2026

    CFN Beach Front Lot by Kayla Simpson

    Water was frozen solid, no water was able to be collected for testing. No signs of wildfire at the time of the site visit.

  • 18 December 2025

    CFN Beach Front Lot by Kayla Simpson

    Ice on lake, ducks and geese flying over head, wild life signs, dog prints on beach sands, natural debris and litter found on beach.

  • 1 December 2025

    CFN Beach Front Lot by Kayla Simpson

    Lots of geese, ducks, and sand pipers.

  • 14 November 2025

    CFN Beach Front Lot by Kayla Simpson

    Wavey, 1 dead gull, no activity.

Concerns
This dataset is designed to monitor the health of our lake by tracking its conductivity levels. The surrounding region is rich in agriculture and greenhouse operations, both of which can significantly influence water quality. Changes in conductivity can indicate the presence of runoff, fertilizers, or other pollutants that may harm the lake’s ecosystem. Monitoring these trends is essential to protect aquatic life, maintain biodiversity, and safeguard the health of all animals that depend on this water source.