Protect Our Waters

Observations

• 30 August 2020

  Wakefield Public Beach by Cole Neville

  **forgot picture.

• 2 October 2018

  Salmon River in Roblin by Barry Campbell

• 29 June 2018

  Lake Dore, ON by Julie Sell

  Full sun, no clouds in sight. Dragonflies and butterflies around but I didn't see any birds or fish this time.

• 20 May 2018

  Lake Dore, ON by Julie Sell

  Observed red winged blackbirds, plenty of small-bodied fish in the water, and crayfish. Very sunny with a few wispy clouds. 35% humidity, winds 18km/h NNW, 101.89 kPa

• 4 May 2018

  Westmeath Boat Launch by Jennifer Valentine

  Heavy rain in the last 24hrs. Water levels in the Ottawa River significantly higher then just a few days ago. Water teaming with life. A large mass of Mayfly seen swimming along shoreline. Lots of garbage and debris floating in the water at this location. Light rain, 80% Humidity, 100.9 kPa, Wind 12km E.

• 4 May 2018

  La Passe boat launch by Jennifer Valentine

  Garbage floating in the water, just off shore from sample location. Noticed a sheen on the surface of the water along both sides of the dock. Lots of woody debris and leaf litter accumulating along the shoreline. Water levels still high in the Ottawa River. Heavy rain in the last 24hrs. Light rain, 79% Humidity, 100.9 kPa, Wind 12km E.

• 1 May 2018

  Lake Dore by Jennifer Valentine

  Class 2 Electrofishing certification course. Sample taken d/s below the dam at Shaw Woods, at the tip of the Snake River. 4 Female and 1 Male - Iowa Daters collected. Identified by: Gary Pritchard, Aquatic Ecologist. Warm, intermittently sunny, 27% Humidity, 101.1 kPa, Wind 12km E.

• 1 May 2018

  Lake Dore, ON by Julie Sell

  Red Winged Blackbirds singing. 101.5 kPa, SE 5km/hr, 41% humidity

• 1 May 2018

  Westmeath Boat Launch by Jennifer Valentine

  Geese, ducks and loons swimming just off shore, across the river from sample area near Westmeath Provincal Park. Garbage noticed floating in the water. Glass, plastic, and paper litter the ground in this area. Picked up a small bag of litter... much more litter still out of reach from the shoreline. Clear, 42% Humidity, 101.4 kPa, Wind 5km SW.

• 20 April 2018

  Rideau River Tributary by Jennifer Valentine

  Submerged rocks covered in filimantous algae. Large caddisfly larva noticed at this location. Sandy, rocky substrate, lots of leaf litter and woody debris scattered throughout stream bed. Heavily eroded stream banks, d/s from wetland. Scattered CC, 32% Humidity, 102.4 kPa, Wind 28km N.

• 11 April 2018

  Eganville Bridge at Hwy 60 by Jennifer Valentine

  Heavy riparian buffer along river bank. Noticed a Water Boatman swimming in the submerged vegetation along the shoreline. Light rain, 81% Humidity, 101.5 kPa, Wind 8 km SW.

• 11 April 2018

  Rest spot u/s from bridge in Griffith by Jennifer Valentine

  Snow still collected along the river banks. Dense patches of submergent vegetation noticed at this location, possibly because seasonal melt events and high water levels. River bank very slippery; thick layer of bioflim coating the river bed. Overcast, 86% Humidity, 101.4 kPa, Wind 9km S.

• 11 April 2018

  Bon Echo Creek adjacent Hwy 41 by Jennifer Valentine

  Water travels from Bon Echo Lake, down the creek and empties into Lower Lake Mazinaw. Large boulders, debris, and heavy leaf litter scattered throughout stream bed. Swift running water and engulfed creek bank, due to seasonal snow melt. Deciduous forest consisting of mainly Maple, Elm, Oak and Beech trees. Sample location u/s from culvert along Hwy 41, across from Bon Echo Provincial Park. Overcast, 70% Humidity, 101.1kPa, Wind 16km SW.

• 11 April 2018

  Salmon River in Roblin by Jennifer Valentine

  Elevated water levels, noticeable flooding. Lg trees along the shoreline partially submerged under water. Course gravel substrate and lots of debris and leaf litter observed. Quick, steady flow. Culvert intersects Hwy u/s from sample area. Light rain, 73% Humidity, 101.6 kPa, Wind 27km SW.

• 7 March 2018

  Westmeath Boat Launch by Jennifer Valentine

  Light snow, Wind 5 km E, 80% Humidity, 100.8 kPa. Testing early spring runoff in this area. Creek that runs into the Ottawa River at this location measures very high conductivity. It is relative of seasonal runoff occurrences for sodium chloride. Snow still blanketing the ground surrounding the creek. This creek flows quite quickly during runoff events and has large debris scattered throughout stream bed. Accumulation of large tree branches and leaf litter has created small pools at various locations along the stream. This site was not tested this time last year, but was monitored throughout the summer. Further testing during the next few weeks will provide enough evidence to formulate a conclusion regarding the increased levels of conductivity as a source of pollution via road salt applications.

• 3 March 2018

  Lake Dore, ON by Jordan Wakefield

  Cloudy and a little sun Wind: 19km/h N Humidity: 60% Pressure: 102.8 kPa TDS:107 ppm Substrate: Rocky Macrophytes: 0%

• 3 March 2018

  Kemptville Creek below the dam at Oxford Mills by Jennifer Valentine

  Mudpuppy Night in Oxford Mills. Sample taken below the dam. Snowing, 85% Humidity, 102.1 kPa, Wind 13km NNW

• 2 March 2018

  Lake Dore, ON by Jordan Wakefield

  Substrate: Rocky TDS: 111ppm Cloudy Wind: 20km/h N Pressure: 101.8 Humidity: 67%

• 28 January 2018

  Upper Humber River by Jennifer Valentine

  Ontario Streams Salmon Stocking restoration project. Volunteers helped install incubator cambers with 8600 eggs that will then be released as fry in May.

• 2 December 2017

  MKC/Whitewater Ontario put-in at the Lornes. Near Whitewater Brewery on Fletcher Rd. by Cale Jackson

  Sunny. Calm. Pretty good weather for December! River is at 8.5 on the Owl gauge.