Observations
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19 July 2022
First Bridge on County Rd 28 by Heather Ross
Sunny clear sky and very hot & humid. About 25-30 MM rainfall in most areas around here over past 24 hours. Some ducks flew overhead and songbirds around. Almost all the water surfaces covered heavily with green algae, other than further out where there is some open water.
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14 July 2022
Smiths Bay by Don Ross
Sunny with some stormy looking clouds well off in the distance. Only less than 1 MM rainfall in past 24 hours. Few seagulls around, otherwise not much activity. Lots of sailboats docked in the marina.
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10 July 2022
Public Boat Launch at Wellington Harbour on West Lake by Don Ross
Sunny with a few clouds and no rain in past 24 hours. Family of ducks , some songbirds, dragonflies and lots of assorted sizes of fish seen in the water right along the dock. Some algae here and there.
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9 July 2022
near Glenora, Prince Edward County by Don Ross
Lovely clear sunny sky with moderate winds and no rain in past 24 hours. Many tiny minnows and schools of small fish swimming around the rocks near shore where some green algae grows. Dragonflies catching bugs.
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6 July 2022
Outlet River at Bridge on County Rd 18 by Don Ross
Partly cloudy with sunny periods. About 6 -7 Mm rainfall over past 24 hours. Some white moths, mosquitoes, dragonflies, birds and Lilly pads around. People kayaking and canoeing along the river today.
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5 July 2022
East Bayshore Waterfront Park and Herchimer Rd Boat Launch in Belleville by Don Ross
Spitting rain now with stronger wind gusts and several MM rainfall over past few hours. No birds or wildlife around now. Water very choppy.
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5 July 2022
Victoria Park & Harbour. Mouth of Moira River entering the Bay of Quinte by Don Ross
Overcast and spitting rain now with several MM rainfall in past few hours. No wildlife around at the moment. Weeds and green algae.
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4 July 2022
Pt. Petre Provincial Wildlife Area by Don Ross
Partly cloudy with medium winds and no rainfall in past 24 hours. No wildlife to be seen…..some people along the shore with a young girl and dog. Gave them some WR information and a decal for their child.
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3 July 2022
Ottawa River by Inga Chisholm
We have geese and duck families That come around and feel relatively safe here. I love having them around.
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3 July 2022
Birdhouse City Pond by Don Ross
Sunny and windy day with no rain in past 24 hours. Just a few clouds forming. Butterflies, mosquitoes, dragonflies, water bugs, songbirds ,minnows and a very interesting multi-coloured green/brown frog or toad that sat still the entire time I was testing right next to it.
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2 July 2022
Picton Harbour at Mouth of Marsh Creek by Don Ross
Sunny and windy day with no rain in past 24 hours. No wildlife to be seen or heard. So much green algae and disgusting looking stagnant water and heavy brown weeds under the surface. The conductivity was “ Off The Charts “ at 741 and took it multiple times to be sure it wasn’t a mistake…it wasn’t! Have never had such a high reading in the 5+ years we’ve been testing at any location. Will report to Quinte Conservation in case this is something they want to follow up on.
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1 July 2022
West end of Hamlet of Milford at furthest west end of Millpond by Don Ross
Overcast and just spitting rain lightly for a few mins as I left. No rain in past 24 hours. Waterfalls drying up and hardly any flow now. Heard bullfrogs, birds and saw mosquitoes, water bugs and dragonflies. Pair of swans that are normally here with their singlets not around at this time….may be on the other end of the pond.
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30 June 2022
Little Bluff Conservation Area by Don Ross
Partly cloudy and calm day with just .4 MM rain yesterday. No wildlife seen or heard today. Few people along the beach. Spoke with a young man who showed interest in what I was doing. He is a geologist from the Caribbean who now lives and works in Canada.We spoke about the huge differences we find in our tests in The County from what we find in Northern Ontario and New Brunswick, and how much influence rock structure has on water. Gave him a WR card to learn more about what it’s about.
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29 June 2022
Cherry Valley Lions Memorial Park Boat Launch Dock by Don Ross
Partly cloudy with small amt of rain this morning and light sun shower happening now. Red winged blackbirds and songbirds around. Dragonflies too.
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28 June 2022
Prinyer’s Cove Park & Boat Launch by Don Ross
Partly cloudy today with no rain in past 24 hours. Pair of commercial fishermen coming into dock from setting their nets as I was testing so had a nice chat with them about the lake conditions and our water testing. Directed them to the site for more information. They mentioned when I asked what changes they’ve noticed on the lake over the past few years : more blue/green algae blooms, Asian carp and some other invasive fish species like Tench and Zander which they report to the Ministry of Fisheries when they find them in their nets. Good indicators of lake health though is their spring catch of yellow perch being very good and they’re a fish that prefers clean waters so this is a good sign.
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28 June 2022
Prinyer’s Cove Source by Don Ross
Partly cloudy today with no rain in past 24 hours. Lots of green algae, weeds and Lilly pads on both sides of the road. Robins, songbirds and dragonflies seen. 3 turtle nest protectors in place around here so someone nearby taking good care of the turtles when they see them laying their eggs in the gravel along the road.
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27 June 2022
South Bay Cres Public Boat Launch by Don Ross
Partly cloudy and very strong gusty winds. Some red winged blackbirds , water bugs and dragonflies around. Lots of weeds, algae and Lilly pads.
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27 June 2022
Black River outflow to Lake Ontario by Don Ross
Overcast and very gusty winds today with about 3-4 MM rainfall over the past 24 hrs. Strong current flowing today. Depth measurement taken from shore instead of middle of bridge as current making it too difficult. I would view it as being about average given the waterline along the shore being normally what is here.
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14 June 2022
Long Point Harbour by Don Ross
Sunny with just a few clouds. Songbirds and seagulls around. Saw what appeared to be either a Marten or Otter swimming in the harbour but only saw the head from a distance so unsure what exactly. Also some large carp or suckers swimming in the water along the dock.
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10 June 2022
Smiths Bay by Don Ross
Sunny with storm clouds gathering and strong westerly winds chopping up the water on the lake today. Swallows flying around catching the mosquitoes and black flies here.
