Dataset

Lake Erie Rangers Monthly Monitoring

Dataset by Lake Erie Rangers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 28 September 2025

    Colchester Harbour and Beach by Isabelle Kolodziej

    Lowest visible rock from pier is 1m deep (Secchi depth).

  • 28 September 2025

    Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park by Ayanna Burton

    Birds, including geese Much more plant debris in the water - it seems to be phragmites. Along with plant debris also some feathers and litter present Insect calls Lily pads no longer present Foam no longer present

  • 27 September 2025

    Jordan Harbour Conservation Area by Robert Stavenow

    Conductivity meter may not be accurate. I took out the batteries, reinstalled them the meter did not correct itself.

  • 27 September 2025

    Port Davidson Conservation Area by Kyle Chuckry

    Notable bird calls and bird activity in the area

  • 27 September 2025

    Smithville Nature Path by Kyle Chuckry

    Snails observed in throw bucket Small fish observed swimming People walking and biking along the trail

  • 27 September 2025

    Black Creek at Stevensville Pump Station (downstream) by Kevin Yan

    Some garbage floating in water (Pop cans, pizza box), likely from boating

  • 26 September 2025

    Welland International Flatwater Centre by Michelle West

    Seems to be a bit of algae at the bottom of the water, but I’m not sure if that’s what that is. Nothing is floating.

  • 26 September 2025

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

  • 24 September 2025

    rare Osprey Trail River Access by Kiersten Garside

    Samples collected with students attending an education event at the rare Charitable Research Reserve.

  • 21 September 2025

    Welland Canal off of Seaway Haulage Rd by Jessica Palombo

    Boat passing at time of testing making velocity of water quicker.

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