About this dataset
Monthly or seasonal testing of both ends of the Black River system, from the headwaters in Milford at the Millpond ( both ends ) to the mouth of the river near where it meets Lake Ontario. We may scale back to seasonal testing as the year progresses , depending on what is learned and other conditions. We will begin each test with dissolved oxygen, then ph,alkalinity & hardness, then conductivity, surface water temp, air temp , then bottom depth and secchi depth. All other observations will be noted at the time of testing. Various other locations on lakes & rivers inside PEC and along the shores of Lake Ontario in the Quinte Region will also be tested at times during the spring to fall. Sailors in our group may take some readings out in Lake Ontario and on visits to New Brunswick twice a year we will take readings on the St. John river in Hartland. Annual readings on a few lakes and rivers along the way and into northern Ontario will also be done during visits there.
Certification requirements
Volunteers attend an in-person or virtual training workshop led by Water Rangers or a trained community member.
The session covers an overview of baseline water quality parameters and a discussion around the expected values and applicable guidelines for healthy waterways. Volunteers receive a demonstration and hands-on practice with the equipment in their Water Rangers testkits.
