Dataset

Riverwatch

Dataset by Ottawa Riverkeeper

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 24 August 2013

    Downstream of Temiscaming by Catherine Summers Fortin

    "Water almost at max elevation (down 6"").Another light algae bloom (seems to occur after a day of heavy winds/rain or both).Nights cool +10 C."

  • 24 August 2013

    Mid-Channel near Gillies Mill by Pat Tait

    Very Windy and Wavy

  • 24 August 2013

    Aylmer Mid-Channel by Water Rangers

    Bright sunny day; flat calm water

  • 23 August 2013

    Downstream of Laurin Island by Louis Lafontaine

    nice cool breeze

  • 23 August 2013

    Upstream of Norway Bay by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    moderate north west wind. Water clear and boat traffic nil. The weeds near shore are higher than previous years.

  • 23 August 2013

    Lac Rocher Fendu at OWL Rafting Resort by Owl Rafting

    windy day - moderate amounts of debris

  • 12 August 2013

    Other Tributary by Virginia MacLatchy

    observation site- water about 1 foot deep at mouth of creek. Did not do temperature nor secchi depth.

  • 11 August 2013

    Downstream of Fitzroy Street Bridge by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    Good water flow.Lots of fish (minnows;bass).

  • 9 August 2013

    Mississippi River by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    No zebra mussels.Strong current;clear water.

  • 9 August 2013

    Downstream of Galetta Bridge by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    Water was clear below the dam. Good ;strong water flow.No zebra mussels seen.

  • 4 August 2013

    Downstream of Wendover by Meredith Brown

    Dissolved oxygen taken from YSI.Nitrate/Nitrite may be mixed up.Check with Meredith for values.Water color brown; rain came and we didn`t do phosphorus.

  • 26 July 2013

    Thurso Ferry Launch by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    Measurement taken at the ferry dock/launch in Thurso; QC by Peter Levick.

  • 26 July 2013

    Mill Creek by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    Ruisseau des Atocas above Bay Rd. Bridge.Storm Tuesday; Windy Wednesday; Clear; calm Thur/Fri.Sides of creek covered by algae.Cows on shore downstream of bridge.Heron. Pair of eagles calling each other.Current flowing upstream???pH test very green (9?).Oxygen 12 ???

  • 26 July 2013

    Davis Island by Kate Jennings

    100 meters east of Kaulbach Boathouse on Davis island. Test done by Catherine Galligan; Fort William riverwatcher.

  • 26 July 2013

    Upstream of L'Orignal by Riverwatcher Ottawa

    Heavy thunderstorm Tuesday; strong W. wind Wed. 20 km/h. Slight breeze today.

  • 22 July 2013

    Mid-Channel near Gillies Mill by Pat Tait

    A lot of traffic on the river today - more than we have seen all year. We did Gail and Lorne`s (near the shore) and assisted Nancy and Dave (near Morris Island Conservation Area) today and the secchi reading was much lower at our site (mid river) than either of the other 2 sites