Dataset

Riverwatch

Dataset by Ottawa Riverkeeper

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 9 October 2017

    Baie Haughton by Jennifer Haughton

    Found two baby snapping turtles at the shoreline. (Note: photo is from October 4th, when I found 1 baby snapping turtle).

  • 6 October 2017

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

    My thermometer was not functioning so inaccurate reading for water temperature. Did not record here for that reason.

  • 1 October 2017

    Macskimming Outdoor Education Centre by Jane Pelletier

    Sunny with a light breeze.

  • 25 September 2017

    Downstream of Laurin Island by Louis Lafontaine

    Clear sky. Few fish jumping. Five geese flying over head

  • 25 September 2017

    Hawkesbury Mid-Channel by Louis Lafontaine

    On arrival at the dock there were at lease 50 ducks about 100 feet from shore. Very little activity on the river, calm water.

  • 25 September 2017

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

    Very hot and humid. Lots of migratory waterfowl observed; including Sandhill cranes. Water level is dropping slowly.

  • 25 September 2017

    Como (Hudson), Qc by Alexandra Leus

    Beautiful, sunny day. A very slight breeze.

  • 25 September 2017

    South of Bon Pasteur Bridge by Louis Lafontaine

    Water to shallow to do Secchi depth. Cristal clear water good flow, nice shaded area..

  • 24 September 2017

    Lavergne Bay and Lavergne Marsh by Pat Tait

    Very hot and still. No breeze.

  • 24 September 2017

    Near mouth by Pat Tait

    People onshore enjoying the warm fall day. Boaters in area. Deadheads visible. No wind, no clouds, very still and hot.

  • 24 September 2017

    Madawaska at Ottawa rivers by Pat Tait

    Boaters, swimmers, walkers. A family fishing from a pedalboat. No breeze, no clouds, very hot. Dogs.

  • 23 September 2017

    Bellows Bay - Westmeath Provincial Park by John and Evie

    Clear for past couple days. 1 boater on the lake. Blue Heron sighting.

  • 23 September 2017

    Upstream of Norway Bay by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    Mostly clear weather. Very hot for this time of year with little wind. Earlier in the week observed hundreds of "water bugs" in one area. No signs of pollution just some recreational boating on the river. Fewer docks than normal on the shoreline (seasonal). Lots of birds. Ornamental Lily pad-like invasive water plant-gradually spreading from central focus to east to west.

  • 23 September 2017

    Bristol - South of Flag Island by Jennifer Haughton

    Investigators: Jennifer Haughton, Peter Haughton, Deborah Powell Latitude: 45.52154; Longitude: -76.47308 Weather in past 24 hours: clear/partly cloudy Current Weather: clear/partly cloudy (weather has been unseasonably hot recently - this weekend the temperature is expected to break records possibly reaching 30'C) Human Activity: boating, fishing and swimming Wildlife: Appears to be the start of major Canada Geese migration (counted 500+ Canada Geese flying overhead and landing in the Ottawa River), 2 ducks (possibly mallards), Belted Kingfisher, Spotted Sandpiper, Osprey, 2 map turtles (in Haughton's Bay).

  • 23 September 2017

    Westmeath Mid-Channel by John and Evie

    Has been clear for the past couple days. Sighting of a float plane on the river.

  • 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.