Dataset

Riverwatch

Dataset by Ottawa Riverkeeper

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 10 September 2017

    Rockcliffe yacht club by Julie Sell

    Wind: 11N 51% humidity 103 kPa TDS 40ppm Completed the Ottawa Riverkeeper River Run Parade! Beautiful day with lots of boats on the water. Cleaned up some garbage as we paddled the route.

  • 9 September 2017

    Baie Haughton by Jennifer Haughton

    I found a small perch that floated up on shore. Not sure how it died.

  • 4 September 2017

    Macskimming Outdoor Education Centre by Jane Pelletier

    Overcast and calm with very light rain. Bees on the Pickerel Weed.

  • 1 September 2017

    Near Baie à Wickens in channel downstream from Ile Boom. by Joan McComas

    A cool night and a clear but cold and windy day. Had trouble getting the anchor to hold it was so windy. Lots of Canada Geese on the bay today. I was not able to test last weekend on the Riverwatchers weekend so did it today.

  • 27 August 2017

    Westmeath Mid-Channel by John and Evie

    Some recreational boating on river. Very high water levels for this time of year.

  • 27 August 2017

    Madawaska at Ottawa rivers by Pat Tait

    Be wary of the increased number of deadheads in the river. A lot of human activity at this spot: fishing, sailing, wading and playing at the shoreline.

  • 27 August 2017

    Lac Rocher Fendu at OWL Rafting Resort by Owl Rafting

    River Level of 8.75

  • 27 August 2017

    La Passe boat launch by Cale Jackson

    Pleasant day. Calm winds NW. Very busy boat launch. Some litter observed.

  • 27 August 2017

    Westboro Mid-Channel by Jim Cain

    Lots of people on the beach; it was the last day for lifeguards. We saw 4 Wilderness Tours rafts going down the river as part of their Ottawa River tours from Britannia Beach to Lemieux Island. We did this a few years ago and enjoyed it.

  • 27 August 2017

    Downstream of Laurin Island by Louis Lafontaine

    Several pleasure boats, fishing boats, sea-dos, few kayaks . Moderate current medium waves.

  • 27 August 2017

    Hawkesbury Mid-Channel by Louis Lafontaine

    Clear/partly cloudy Several pleasure boats, fishing boats, sea dos, few kayaks. a lot of currant and big waves.

  • 27 August 2017

    South of Bon Pasteur Bridge by Louis Lafontaine

    Water to shallow for Secchi reading, Clear water. moderate current.tissue garbage on shore. Muscles on shore and water bottom.