Observations
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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 .
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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.
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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
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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 .
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28 September 2023
Near Port Dover Marina by Chris Keast
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24 September 2023
Lake Erie north shore by Jeff Watson
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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)
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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.
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27 August 2023
Clear Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones
We could hear lots Cicada s . We saw dragonflies just over water surface. We could hear people at beach having fun with their dog. The water was high and had breached the beach direct into Lake Erie . There was no evidence of fishing this time, but swimmers at beach with their dog. There was alittle natural debris on water flowing by ,such as leaves ect. No algae spotted. Water was steady flow . Water level was high. Water colour was brown. Water clarity was cloudy. No odours.
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5 August 2023
Near Port Dover Marina by Chris Keast
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30 July 2023
16 mile creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones
Water high and surging. You could see where the creek breached to shore on left side about 10-15 ft. Lots of grass s and weeds laying down from overflow. Right side only breached 5-6 ft. No signs of fishing or people. Could hear birds. Could see little white butterflies (cabbage moths we call them at home in garden) lots of mosquito s. We did testing here alittle early because site #2 was being utilized, we'll come back after this one. Lately we had lots of rain fall .
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30 July 2023
Willow Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones
Could hear different birds ,but did not see them. Could hear frogs but could not see them, we looked alot . Could see water bugs swimming. Could see a dragon fly (grey/blue).Some pretty flowers (weeds Hedge bind weed) had nice blossom saw 4 of them ,lots of cattails and reeds on both sides . Some natural debris (fallen tree ect ) At culvert there was open water only about 15FT wide for 30-40ft long and tapering to 5Ft- 6ft at end. Farther down stream there was a swath a boat had carved out going to the bay from his dock. Lately we had lots of heavy rain fall.
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27 June 2023
Windsor by Isabelle Kolodziej
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26 June 2023
Black Oaks Heritage Park (Windsor) by Isabelle Kolodziej
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26 June 2023
16 mile creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones
When we got there 2 men were dip netting for minnow s off culvert in creek. They had maybe 10 minnows. They said since new culvert was put in not alot of minnow s here. There was natural debris on water (tree branch s ).There was alittle foam (spotty here and there) There was evidence of fishing. There was no algae. The water flow was steady. The water level was average (maybe alittle lower than last months sample .The water was brown in colour. The water clarity was cloudy(could see alittle ). There was no odour on water.
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26 June 2023
Clear Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones
There was natural debris on water (fallen tree s and branch s). There was evidence of ceremonial use around the grounds , as a gentleman was kneeling on his mat doing his prayers ,giving thanks (non native ) There was no algae .Water was still. Water was low, did not breach the beach . Water colour was brown . Water clarity was opaque. There was no odours to water. There were Red Winged Blackbirds along shore eating and jumping along. There was some small birds with blueish purple backs and curves wings swooping along water surface eating bugs. (looked about size of Purple Martins ?)There were barn swallows near pavilion similar size as ones swooping water surface but darker color backs
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26 June 2023
Willow Creek by Rick Sowinski Maggie Jones
There were frogs chirping, birds singing, water beetles swimming. Lots of water coverage by lily pads with white flowers. The creek was about 65 %-70 % coverage in lily pads. Natural debris such as tree s and branches. Alittle floating algae (looks like Cyanobacteria ( blue- green ) few small floatig mats of algae . Evidence of fishing as the last 3rd of the creek you can see the path through lilypads from boaters leaving their docks. The water level looked higher than last test. Water was flowing very slowly .Water color was brown . Water clartity was cloudy. There were no odours to water standing on culvert.On right side bank there were Common Birdsfoot Trefoil plants (of the Lotus family) and Red Clover mixed in with grass s ,lots of reeds along shoreline . On North side of road from culvert (facing away from bay) there was about 90 % water coverage from lily pads . More Red Clover to the right mixed in the reeds.
