Observations
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5 September 2024
L'Orignal off Pte. de Laviolette by David Wilson
Campground on Pt. de Laviolette (LaRochelle, approx 30 spaces) completely removed (suspect coming McMansion!)
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2 September 2024
Bristol - South of Flag Island by Jennifer Haughton
(Peter and Jennifer Haughton) - 2 map turtles in the bay (Baie Haughton) - windy on the river - pH meter - 7.8 (pH strips was approx 7) - Alkalinity - low - more weeds in shallow areas
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29 August 2024
Upstream of Portage-du-Fort by bob simpson
water is above normal in temperature this summer and much more weed growth
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25 August 2024
Lavergne Bay and Lavergne Marsh by Pat Tait
New dock and boat at shoreline next to marsh (between marsh and boat bypass dock)
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8 August 2024
Upstream of Portage-du-Fort by bob simpson
Water temperature has been very warm this year and weeds are spreading along the shore more than previous years
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28 July 2024
Petrie Island causeway culvert, Ottawa River by Carol Howard Donati
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27 July 2024
Madawaska at Ottawa rivers by Pat Tait
A lot of swimmers at Beach Many boaters Temp of water 1meter down: 24 Please note: using a meter for first time for testings for pH instead of test papers. All three sites were tested twice and all three were higher than I have reported previously.
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27 July 2024
Near mouth by Pat Tait
Temp at 1 M depth: 23C A significant Mississippi Delta into Ottawa River has been forming over the past 35 years. Picture attached. 2 small fishing boats and two kayakers at confluence. Gulls, dragonflies present
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27 July 2024
Lavergne Bay and Lavergne Marsh by Pat Tait
Bottom visible. Temp at 1M depth: 24.9C No boats in the bay.
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27 July 2024
Bristol - South of Flag Island by Jennifer Haughton
Investigators: Peter, Jennifer, Deborah (July 27, 24) First time using Hanna pH meter: 7.5 (water temperature on pH meter - 23.8'C) (Hardness and Alkalinity taken with pH strips) Hardness - very low Alkalinity - ok range Wildlife: map turtle, 2 cormorants Activity Fishing and recreational boats on the water.
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1 July 2024
Lavergne Bay and Lavergne Marsh by Pat Tait
Lots of gulls, frogs Very little boat traffic or people
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1 July 2024
Madawaska at Ottawa rivers by Pat Tait
Very few boaters. Lots of people onshore and at beach
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30 June 2024
Bristol - South of Flag Island by Jennifer Haughton
June 30/24 Peter, Jennifer, and Deborah - A few recreational/fishing boats out this weekend - Wildlife - map turtles, 2 geese, swallows (species unsure).
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29 June 2024
Petrie Island causeway culvert, Ottawa River by Carol Howard Donati
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2 June 2024
Petrie Island causeway culvert, Ottawa River by Carol Howard Donati
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2 June 2024
Bristol - South of Flag Island by Jennifer Haughton
Investigators: Jennifer, Peter, Deb and Virginia. - Lots of pollen in the water yesterday (mostly gone this morning) - One other fishing boat on the water Note: Using new pH strips, results seem different than in previous years. (New pH strips pH = 7.8; hardness and alkalinity in ok range.) (Results using old pH strips: pH - 7.0, Wildlife - 4 map turtles, some gulls, and spotted sandpiper.
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27 May 2024
Petrie Island by Carol Howard Donati
