Dataset

Riverwatch

Dataset by Ottawa Riverkeeper

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 31 May 2015

    Madawaska at Ottawa rivers by Pat Tait

    some flow to river; very marshy

  • 31 May 2015

    Madawaska at Ottawa rivers by Pat Tait

    very fast current in centre of river. Angle possibly 45 degrees so moved closer to shore (about 10 feet) to sheltered area for turbidity testing

  • 30 May 2015

    Lac Rocher Fendu at OWL Rafting Resort by Owl Rafting

    One painted turtle was found dead; and there is no obvious indication on how it dead

  • 3 May 2015

    Westboro Mid-Channel by Jim Cain

    Calm water

  • 24 September 2014

    Westmeath Mid-Channel by John and Evie

    depth 22.4 ft; wind 12 km/h

  • 22 September 2014

    Westboro Mid-Channel by Jim Cain

    high waves; no way to get secchi reading

  • 21 September 2014

    Hawkesbury Mid-Channel by Louis Lafontaine

    cloudy; no wind; no boats. Fishermen close to north shore

  • 21 September 2014

    South of Bon Pasteur Bridge by Louis Lafontaine

    shallow water depth 20 cm; nice and clear. Nice shade

  • 20 September 2014

    Davis Island by Kate Jennings

    its been quite cold lately and the water has come up lots

  • 20 September 2014

    Downstream of Laurin Island by Louis Lafontaine

    no wind; calm water. Fishermen near south side of river

  • 19 September 2014

    Upstream of Lighthouse Island by Peter Haughton

    lots of foamy bubbles on surface of river; result of wind action? There were whitecaps

  • 3 September 2014

    Other Tributary by Virginia MacLatchy

    thick tall weeds in large area at mouth of creek - not able to actually get to mouth. Creek runs through a lot of agricultural lands

  • 29 August 2014

    Norway Bay by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    secchi angle 0; warm southern breeze; light wind cloudy; water was 8 feet deep

  • 27 August 2014

    Downstream of Temiscaming by Catherine Summers Fortin