Dataset

Riverwatch

Dataset by Ottawa Riverkeeper

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 28 March 2021

    Near Luskville by Wendy Ryan

    Ice fully off this morning between Luskville, QC and Baskin’s Beach, ON Scaups and Goldeneyes back Thousands of Canada Geese migrating through the past few days.

  • 17 December 2020

    Como (Hudson), Qc by Alexandra Leus

    The lake froze overnight and we woke up to a frozen Lake on Thursday morning

  • 16 December 2020

    Ferguson’s Bay by Jenn Cuff

    Today is the first day the ice has formed on our shoreline in Ferguson’s Bay.

  • 8 November 2020

    McCreary Point by Jenn Cuff

    Fast current flowing from the Bonnechere into the Ottawa calm surface Unknown floating debris Canada geese flying over head A number of motor boats

  • 7 November 2020

    Ferguson’s Bay by Jenn Cuff

    Calm water surface Many Canada geese sqwaking No boat traffic Noise from “River Road” vehicle traffic

  • 7 November 2020

    Boom Island by Jenn Cuff

    Calm surface Birds on island ducks in water many deadhead logs floating warm breeze off the land Lots of “pollywogs” (premature frogs) Foam on surface Green algae on rocks

  • 25 October 2020

    Ferguson's Bay by Jenn Cuff

    Calm water surface Ducks flying No motor craft in area Water Ranger dog (aka Capri🐾) spotted observing

  • 1 October 2020

    Baxter Conservation Area by Anika Smithson

    Sunny, last 24 hrs cloudy/rain

  • 27 September 2020

    Baie Haughton by Jennifer Haughton

    A resident beaver has found a nice spot in the bay to relax and do some grooming (between the scow and the shoreline).

  • 27 September 2020

    Bristol - South of Flag Island by Jennifer Haughton

    Investigators: Peter and Jennifer Haughton Wildlife - 1 Belted Kingfisher, and small flock of Canada Geese Very little other activity on the river (boats)

  • 27 September 2020

    Confluence of the Bonnechere and the Ottawa rivers by Jenn Cuff

    Windy day No motorboats

  • 27 September 2020

    Boom Island by Jenn Cuff

    Windy with waves Quiet on water, no motor boats

  • 26 September 2020

    Madawaska at Ottawa rivers by Pat Tait

    Lots of boats - kayaks, sailboats, motorboats. Some swimmers at beach. Hikers, dogs, fishermen, gulls - busy area today.

  • 26 September 2020

    Near mouth by Pat Tait

    Water very clear Today (Rare). One boater, cormorant seen,