Dataset

Lake Erie Rangers Monthly Monitoring

Dataset by Lake Erie Rangers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 29 June 2025

    Bernard Beach by Mike Pressacco

    Minimal floating algae

  • 29 June 2025

    Beaverdams Road Parkette by Chris Bartel

    Cattails Heard a frog Wild flowers in bloom Lots of trash (plastics, some metals) Heard assorted bird calls

  • 29 June 2025

    Small Beach by Mike Pressacco

    Wildlife included a dead fish, a sea gull and several Canada Geese.

  • 29 June 2025

    Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park by Ayanna Burton

    - A few lily pads were present, which were not there last sampling day - The swans have moved out of their nest - There were swallows and red-winged black birds - While none were seen, frog calls were hears - There are many phragmites present at this site

  • 29 June 2025

    Stevensville Conservation Area by Mike Pressacco

  • 29 June 2025

    Bayfront Park Beach by Celina Elliott

    I was unable to collect all quantitative data since I have yet to receive my freshwater kit. I was able to record the conductivity from the E. coli kit.

  • 29 June 2025

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

  • 29 June 2025

    @ Greenwood drive pedestrian bridge by Gab Robert

    Water flows steadily, marked by signs of ducks and water slides on the surface of the water. Multiple small fish were present in the creek (roughly 2 to 3 inches long). High canopy cover with all the trees in full bloom.

  • 29 June 2025

    Burlington Beachway Park at Dunky's Beach Shack by Celina Elliott

    Could not complete all the quantitative parameters as I only had the e.coli test kit, not my freshwater test kit.

  • 29 June 2025

    @ Greenwood Drive after confluence with Hagar Creek by Gab Robert

    Sign of loitering leave behind their trash. High vegetation growth covering, increasing the riparian and canopy cover. Abundance of insects. Lots of white foam on the surface of the water, algae under the water on the rocks. Algae has a greenish/brown tone and is small and fluffy.

  • 29 June 2025

    River Canard (Lasalle) by Isabelle Kolodziej

    Water was brown-ish in river and in sample cup.

  • 28 June 2025

    Port Davidson Conservation Area by Kyle Chuckry

    -side stream ditch outlet was dry -family of 3 fishing on canal -litter and fresh coals from a fire

  • 28 June 2025

    Jordan Harbour Conservation Area by Robert Stavenow

    Rowers on the water,Mallard ducks,cormorants,water lilies near the shore. Conductivity meter was recalibrated yesterday June 27 2025.

  • 28 June 2025

    Smithville Nature Path by Kyle Chuckry

    Normal flow conditions according to locals, just above the cement upstream of the bridge

  • 27 June 2025

    Welland Canal Trail near Linwell Road by Juan Cardona

  • 25 June 2025

    Welland Recreational Canal - Boat house by Nitika N

  • 20 June 2025

    Welland Recreational Canal - Boat house by Tom Liszt

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