Dataset

Lake Erie Rangers Monthly Monitoring

Dataset by Lake Erie Rangers

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 29 October 2024

    @ Maple Avenue (downstream) by Kat Kavanagh

    Very fast moving, opaque and seems flashy with the rain we received this morning.

  • 29 October 2024

    Short Hills Provincial Park - Black Walnut Trail bridge by Gabrielle Parent-Doliner

    Moved site to bridge 2 on black walnut trail as camp is closed to the public

  • 29 October 2024

    Baker Creek footbridge along Niagara Parkway by Kiersten Garside

  • 29 October 2024

    Frenchman's Creek Footbridge along Niagara Parkway by Kiersten Garside

    No site photos were taken on this sample date because of the downpour of rain.

  • 29 October 2024

    Port Colborne at the entrance from Lake Erie by Kiersten Garside

  • 29 October 2024

    Port Maitland Esplanade Park and Pier by Kiersten Garside

  • 28 October 2024

    Windsor by Isabelle Kolodziej

    Water level receded by about a metre or two.

  • 28 October 2024

    River Canard (Lasalle) by Isabelle Kolodziej

    Water level receded about a metre or two.

  • 27 October 2024

    Willow Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    * Sorry we were not able to complete last months samples ,unforeseen reasons. And had to do this months observation in reverse order today. Did not see any birds or animals ,we did see a small caterpillar on culvert. Most aquatic vegetaion was dying off except some green weeds which looked healthy yet and maybe even growing new leaf? On water surface -natural debris In the immediate surroundings - no discharges Evidence of water usage - fishing (found a nice swimming lure left behind ) Algae -no (but in the green weed had some small bright green small circles maybe new leaf on right side pictures) Water flow -still Water level - low Clarity - opaque Odour - none We found evidence of fishing being a lure left behind Water had no algae,but some green leafyweed near shores with possibly new growth on it(small and bright green in picture) Water flow - still Water level - low Water colour - brown Clarity - Opaque Odour - none

  • 27 October 2024

    Clear Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    On the water surface - natural debris (leaves) In immediate surroundings - no discharges Evidence of water uses-none Algae - no Water flow - still Water level -average Water colour - brown Clarity - opaque Odour -none No signs of people (camp ground up road closed) Tree s losing most of leaves already Heard a couple birds but did not see any Water from Lake Erie was crashing on shore but had not breached beach into creek Cooler temp here than Port Glasow alot 10*C less than an hour ago(we had to do route backwards today as we didn't want to back track sorry) Found a single mushroom in leaves at test site but no others within 2 metre radius ?

  • 27 October 2024

    16 mile creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    We missed last months sample due to unforeseen circumstances,and today had to do in reverse order due to our present location sorry. On the water surface - natural debris and foam(small circles 2-3 cm dia) In the immediate surroundings -no signs of discharge Evidence of water uses -none Algae -no Water flow -slow Water level - low Water colour -clear Clarity -clear Odour -none We didn't see any animals or hear any birds. We did see a red dragonfly pictured. The tree s have lost alot of their leaves already,little bits of yellow and green left . New NATURAL GAS YELLOW MARKER PIPES along road now

  • 27 October 2024

    Black Oaks Heritage Park (Windsor) by Isabelle Kolodziej

    Water level has receded a bit.

  • 27 October 2024

    Black Oaks Heritage Park (Windsor) by Isabelle Kolodziej

    Water level has receded a bit.

  • 27 October 2024

    Black Oaks Heritage Park (Windsor) by Isabelle Kolodziej

    Water level has receded a bit.

  • 30 September 2024

    River Canard (Lasalle) by Isabelle Kolodziej

    Water sample also cloudy in cup.

  • 25 August 2024

    16 mile creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones

    On water suface-natural debris In immediate surrounding- no discharges. Evidence of water use- 2 people were sitting on culvert looking at water when we pulled up. Algae-no. Water flow-slow. Water level- low. Water colour-grey Clarity- cloudy Odour-none Water temp-21.3*C

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