Dataset

Lake Erie Rangers Monthly Monitoring

Dataset by Lake Erie Rangers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 30 November 2025

    Amazon- Hamilton International Airport Stormwater pond by Caroline Hill Smith

    I used V6 strips and comparison chart when high range testing strips were required. Chloride levels may be higher. 626mg/L was maximum level on the comparison chart. I will retest ASAP.

  • 30 November 2025

    Black Creek bridge at College Road (Upstream) by Gerry Finlayson

  • 30 November 2025

    Ancaster Old Mill pedestrian bridge by Caroline Hill Smith

    Very high conductivity (It is actually 377 mS/cm) due to evidence of grit and litter, road salt from runoff due to recent snow event Chloride reading is greater than 635mg/L since I did not bring the high range chloride strips with me.

  • 30 November 2025

    Black Creek footbridge from Shagbark Lane (Downstream) by Mike Pressacco

  • 30 November 2025

    Beaverdams Road Parkette by Ayanna Burton

    - Some slush was present on the water, but not ice - Thin coating of snow present on ground - A raven was spotted, but no other wildlife

  • 30 November 2025

    Welland River, River Rd, EC Brown Conservation Area by Duncan MacDuff

  • 30 November 2025

    Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park by Ayanna Burton

    - Only saw one bird in air while sampling; when leaving three swans were spotted in the water - A thin layer of snow was seen on the ground - No ice was present on the water

  • 29 November 2025

    Ganatchio Trail Footbridge by Paul Oleynik

    Chloride V007: 2.2 = 60 ppm

  • 29 November 2025

    John's pond by Paul Oleynik

    Chloride V007: 8.0 = above detection limit of 642 ppm

  • 29 November 2025

    Little River Road bridge by Paul Oleynik

    Chloride V007: 6.4 = 393 ppm

Concerns
Through this program, citizen scientists play a vital role in collecting data for baseline water chemistry and on key contaminants, including PFAS, nutrients, and chloride (road salts) for the Lake Erie basin. By addressing critical gaps in regional water quality data, the project supports innovative pilot programs to develop and refine new monitoring methods.
Intended audience
Our community, Government and decision makers
Intended use
Benchmarking of water body or watershed health, Share and compare results across watersheds., Education and engagement of local communities, Use in resource prioritization and decision making