Protect Our Waters

Observations

• 26 March 2017

  La Passe boat launch by Cale Jackson

  Spring has arrived, finally.

• 13 March 2017

  Adventure Source Expeditions. Just before Dubeaus Store on hwy. 148. by Cale Jackson

  Water is open. Lots of ice from upstream floating past. Ice along shore, too dangerous to try sampling

• 13 March 2017

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

  River is high. Water being released from dams upstream. Too much ice to paddle safely.

• 12 March 2017

  La Passe boat launch by Cale Jackson

  Still completely iced in. Cannot take water sample.

• 14 November 2016

  Lake Dore, ON by Jennifer Valentine

  Samples were taken to compare water quality above the Shaw Woods Dam and to that of samples taken below. Data collected for analysis on the health of the Snake River and if the dam is effecting fish populations by restricting migratory patterns. Benthic Invertebrates Collected: 1 Fingernail Snail, 4 Dragon Fly Larva, 25 Backswimmers, 15 Crayfish, 4 Scuds, 12 Mayfly Larva, 1 Damselfly, 3 Horsehair Worm, 4 Caddis Fly, 1 Alderfly Larva Fish Species in Shaws Pond and the Snake River: (not collected) Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye.

• 13 November 2016

  Lake Dore by Jennifer Valentine

  Collected both fish and benthic invertebrates below the dam to see if there was any indicators of water quality. Results suggest that the water quality below the dam differs(decreases) from samples taken above. Benthics collected: 9 Crayfish (unknown), 3 Rusty Crayfish(invasive) 6 Bloodworms, 1 Leech, 1 Scud, 12 mayfly larva, numerous Nematode Fish collected: 1 Emerald Shiner, 1 Flat head Minnow, 3 Spotted Shiner, 1 Yellow Perch, 5 Golden Shiners

• 20 October 2016

  Cobden, ON by Jennifer Valentine

  Conditions calm, no cloud cover, sunny, 10:20 am The purpose of this was to take sediment grab samples, monitor water quality and observe various aquatic organisms. Equipment used: Eckman Grab Sampler Presence of Zebra Mussels: Yes; numerous, various sizes, clumps attached to rocks and embedded into lake bottom(sediment) Sediment grab observations: sandy/silty, dark brown sludge, fine particles, leaf matter. Benthic Invertebrates: 1 Sawbug, 1 Pouch Snail, 1 Orb Snail, 2 Amphiod, 2 Mayfly, 3 Midge Larva, 5 Caddis Fly, 53 Zebra Mussels Images if fish collected and released: 1.Unknown minnow with lice, 2. Blue Gill, 3. Yellow Perch and its belly/gills 4. Silver Shiner

• 3 October 2016

  Snake River at MacGaghran - Site ID - SNR - 02 by Jennifer Valentine

  Snake River at MacGaghran. Samples taken by the MOECC and uploaded to add a baseline. Macrophyte 15%, Periphyton (1-5) : 1 Wind 5km NE, Cloud cover 5%, Mostly sunny, a bit of leaf litter and suds on surface, one culvert flowing more than other (no flow at left culvert) Sampled after over night rainfall. 345399 E, 5047908 N - NTUs Station data record

• 3 October 2016

  Snake River at Hwy 41 - Site ID - SNR-01 by Jennifer Valentine

  Mink Creek at Cobden Road. Samples taken by the MOECC and uploaded to add a baseline. Macrophyte 15%, Periphyton (1-5) : 1 Wind 15km NE, Cloud cover 15%, Sunny, approaching dawn, many cattail, clear water. Sampled after over night rainfall. 345399 E, 5047908 N - NTUs Station data record

• 3 October 2016

  Muskrat River at Hwy 17 - Site ID - MKR-02 by Jennifer Valentine

  Muskrat River at Hwy 17 Macrophyte 50%, Periphyton (1-5) 2 Wind 5km W, Cloud cover 0%, Sunset, cool weather. Zebra mussels, some blue green(pea soup clumps), some duck weed. Sampled after overnight rainfall. WATER GAUGE MOVED UNDER BRIDGE-WE DID NOT MOVE IT. 344384 E, 5066594 N - NTUs Station data record

• 3 October 2016

  Mink Creek at Cobden Rd - Site ID - MC-02 by Jennifer Valentine

  Mink Creek at Cobden Road. Samples taken by the MOECC and uploaded to add a baseline. Macrophyte 25%, Periphyton (1-5) : 3 Wind 10km NE, Cloud cover 5%, Mostly sunny, warm, algae growing on shoreline, likely filamentous, poor water clarity. Sampled after over night rainfall. 345399 E, 5047908 N - NTUs Station data record

• 28 August 2016

  Rest stop beach near McNee. by Kat Kavanagh

  Overcast. No look of rain. A little bit of waves and wind. Beach goers and portapotties. Some garbage and cigarette butts on the beach.

• 16 August 2016

  UPPER STOQUA CK Site ID - SC-01 by Jennifer Valentine

  Upper Stoqua Creek. Samples taken by the EXOVA and uploaded to add a baseline. Macrophyte 5%, Periphyton (1-5) : 1 Wind 5km E, Cloud cover 100%, Heavy rain. Mint smell from grass. 344360 E, 5058196 N - NTUs Station data record

• 15 August 2016

  Snake River at MacGaghran - Site ID - SNR - 02 by Jennifer Valentine

  Snake River at MacGaghran Samples taken by the MOECC and uploaded to add a baseline. Macrophyte 5%, Periphyton (1-5) : 1 Wind 10km NW, Cloud cover 15%, Sunny, minnows. 345399 E, 5047908 N - NTUs Station data record

• 15 August 2016

  Snake River at Hwy 41 - Site ID - SNR-01 by Jennifer Valentine

  Mink Creek at Cobden Road. Samples taken by the MOECC and uploaded to add a baseline. Macrophyte 5%, Periphyton (1-5) : 1 Water level 60.5cm Wind 5km W, Cloud cover 5%, Sunny, fish, gloeotrichia present in samples. 345399 E, 5047908 N - NTUs Station data record

• 15 August 2016

  Mink Creek at Cobden Rd - Site ID - MC-02 by Jennifer Valentine

  Mink Creek at Cobden Road. Samples taken by the MOECC and uploaded to add a baseline. Macrophyte 80%, Periphyton (1-5) : 1 Wind 5km W, Cloud cover 5%, Sunny, minnows, nearby tile drain flowing water is rather stagnant. 345399 E, 5047908 N - NTUs Station data record

• 15 August 2016

  Muskrat River at Hwy 17 - Site ID - MKR-02 by Jennifer Valentine

  Muskrat River at Hwy 17 Macrophyte 75%, Periphyton (1-5) 3 Wind 5km W, Cloud cover 20%, Sunny. Fish, frogs, snails, zebra mussels, gloeotrichia. 344384 E, 5066594 N - NTUs Station data record

• 15 August 2016

  Snake River at Burrwell Rd - Site ID - SNR-03 by Jennifer Valentine

  Snake River at Burwell Rd. Samples taken by the MOECC, uploaded to add a baseline Macrophyte 5%, Periphyton (1-5) : 1 Wind 0 km W, Cloud cover 25%, Sunny, lots of crayfish. 347843 E, 50555143N - NTUs Station data record

• 12 July 2016

  UPPER STOQUA CK Site ID - SC-01 by Jennifer Valentine

  Upper Stoqua Creek. Samples taken by the EXOVA and uploaded to add a baseline. Macrophyte 15%, Periphyton (1-5) : 1 Wind 5km S, Cloud cover 70%, Sunny, heavy rainfall event weekend prior to sampling. 344360 E, 5058196 N - NTUs Station data record

• 11 July 2016

  Snake River at Burrwell Rd - Site ID - SNR-03 by Jennifer Valentine

  Snake River at Burwell Rd. Samples taken by the MOECC, uploaded to add a baseline Macrophyte 10%, Periphyton (1-5) : 1 Wind 5km S, Cloud cover 15%, Sunny, water very murky, minnows. Sampled after a heavy rainfall at downstream end of culvert. 347843 E, 50555143N - NTUs Station data record