Dataset

Lake Erie Guardians (2021-2023)

Dataset by Lake Erie Rangers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 26 November 2023

    Clear Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    *DISSOLVED OXYGEN TEST was not recorded due to me putting amploule into container with other discarded test mat'l before we had taken the reading(it was not safe enough to get another sample due to rain making shoreline slope to slippery to access again. Natural debris in water Water mostly ice covered thinly No algae Water flow was still Water level looked lower than last months testing level (banks are muddy for about 3M-5M ) Water was brown color Water was cloudy No odour With the drop in water level we could barely reach water from test location. Might have to walk around to outlet into Lake Erie if possible and walk up to creek if it hasn't breached the beach There was a juice box container on ground near creek (evidence of people) And there was 1 car in parking lot when we arrived (2 people walking )

  • 26 November 2023

    Willow Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    There was a thin skim of ice fully across most of creek. There was natural debris in water below ice layer and some Water Chestnut near culvert both sides. Water was still. Water level was low , as witnessed shore line widened . Water color was brown. Water clarity was cloudy. No odour around water. Most vegetation has died except for grass along side of road. Lots of seagulls in surrounding fields following farmer tilling land. You could hear the geese close by and some crows, saw a sparrow. Other than a jogger passing by no evidence of culvert being used this time for fishing ect.

  • 29 October 2023

    16 mile creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    Water was surging over rocks and through drain ,rain last 2 days. Water level was average still. Tree s losing most leaves ,few pretty colours left. Could hear lots of birds. It was 9*C with a wind 14 KM/H ,N/E but relatively calm down in valley. Most vegetation dying off.

  • 29 October 2023

    Clear Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    Lake was quite rough ,big waves crashing on shore. It was loud ,windy 14 KM/H, N/E . the temp was overcast and about 9*C . There was natural debris in creek (leaves ,apples ,sticks). There were lots of birds singing. Lots of little fish flies near shore.

  • 29 October 2023

    Willow Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    There were lots of birds singing and chirping. The water level looked down even though we had rain last couple days. The lake side of creek centre was mostly clear (80%) of algae but the sides had Watercress (Nasturium) near culvert sides . The reeds were dying off. The grass s on sides were dying off. Water flow was slow. The wind was 14KM/H N/E .The temp was 9*C .There were 2 swans at creek opening in the bay. On inland side of culvert away from bay some patch s of floating algae. 60% - 70% of creek open now. Waterlilies and Watercress were still present neat culvert. Reeds and grass's dying. When leaving the test site enroute to test site #2 a BIG BUCK (8-10 point) came running out of a gully onto road right in front of us. Close call , we scared each other ,he was looking suprised .

  • 28 October 2023

    Grand River at Ballantyne by Emily Cavataio

    Detritus at banks

  • 1 October 2023

    Willow Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    While testing a Big Blue heron flew in towards lake side. It was resting on a fallen tree to the right. We could hear some birds but not long enough to I.D. There were Dragon flies, lots of chirping like Crickets. A White Butterfly, like on previous observations. The Water was Brown and Cloudy and Still and no Odour. There was Natural debris(leaves ),Scrum, Floating algae . The Water Level was average . Residential discharge (left side creek we have seen pumping and discharge ,(maybe pool water) No evidence of fishing or people this time(there was a squashed tomato from last month still present) Algae (cyanobacteria) and some Attached to lily pads.

  • 1 October 2023

    16 mile creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    The Water Surface had Natural debris (lots leaves from Walnut tree s) ,Foam, Water was Slow, Water level average, Water colour was Brown, Water was Cloudy, Water had no Odour No Evidence of people this time No Algae

  • 1 October 2023

    Clear Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    As soon as I walked up to test site a Comorant flew in. Moments later dives . I waited a minute and went to take a picture of area and it popped up right in front of me with a fish in its mouth so cool(looked like a 12cm-15cm Silver Bass or Yellow Perch) The Water had breached the beach and was flowing into creek on top.There was Natural debris(leaves, apples ect). Litter being the chair that had blown into water (as well a sign of people.) There was Algae, Water was Steady, Average level ,Brown in colour, Cloudy with no Odours There were people at beach and dogs .

  • 27 August 2023

    16 mile creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    Water was surging, still high but not as high as seen where banks grass s ect flattened out . We also noticed clam shells broken on shore edges in rocks possibly from heavy water flow. There was natural debris flowing along in water (leaves ect) . Alittle foam, No evidence of fishing or other activity. No algae. Surging water which was still high. The water colour was brown. The water clarity was cloudy. No odours . There were lots of bumble bee s on the yellow Cup Plant (Rosin Weeds) . There was also a big Grey Dogwoods Plant with light coloured berries in full. I picked up a discarded coffee cup in weeds and found 2 snails on it (1 inside and 1 outside)

  • 27 August 2023

    Willow Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    We met a couple young girls in kayaks. We shared conversations and they helped us with our observation adding some details for us . They said they spotted turtles,3 heron s ,and a blackbird which later swam in towards us and was fishing (it was a Comorant) It would dive and pop up in another spot or dive and leave its bottom up above water also. Later it flew onto a branch in the water and spread it s wing s in the sun. There was a big Blue dragon fly and a bunch of small black and grey dragon flies. We also saw minnows (cormorant possibly eating them and vegetation) There were small white butterflies (like the cabbage moths in our garden). The day was sunny and 21*C slight breeze. There was natural debris on water and alittle floating algae. The 2 girls we met in kayak s but not evidence of fishing .There was alittle algae on water small matts (Cyanobacteria) The water was slow but high . Water colour was brown. Water clarity was 30 com visibility looking in,but with Secchi Disk read at 67 cm. The water depth was 1 metre mark when secchi depth tape. There was no odours. ** We observed on 2 different test applications DISSOLVED OXYGEN a reading of 1.

  • 27 August 2023

    Lake Erie north shore by Jeff Watson

    Cloudy waters after heavy rains.