Dataset

Sault Ste. Marie Water Rangers Team

Dataset by NORDIK Institute

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 22 August 2025

    East Davignon Farwell Terrace (near Tim Hortons) by Community Volunteers

    Colour on the Teststrip for pH is darker than 8.4. However, 8.4 is the highest number on the Teststrip, therefore this value is entered.

  • 22 August 2025

    Drake St. Park by Community Volunteers

    Strange looking black headed ducks

  • 22 August 2025

    Root River Hwy 17E by Community Volunteers

    First-time observation of scum on the water surface along the west bank sampling area. Also, the first time seeing algae all season.

  • 22 August 2025

    Dacey Rd at St. Marys River by Community Volunteers

    Due to strong southwest winds, St. Mary's water was pushed upstream into stormwater drainage basin. Water was turbid from river wave action. The actual drainage from the stormwater pipe was negligible. Chemical analysis likely reflects the river water and not the stormwater.

  • 18 August 2025

    Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers

    The forget-me-nots are growing submerged but are not blooming. There is an abundance of Waterweed (Elodea canadensis). It is not brazialian elodea but of course water bodies should continuously be observed for new aquatic vegetation and aware of invasive species and their physical characteristics. No evidence of beavers at this location currently. The culverts are slightly blocked but they have been this way since the spring. The algae is unique at this location and continue sto be. The round puck of algae that resembles moss continues to change form and grow. Currently the balls are below the ample site although they were at the sample site in the spring and last fall. There are other forms and or species of algae at this location that can be seen above and below the sample location. They are continued to be observed.

  • 17 August 2025

    East Davignon Farwell Terrace (near Tim Hortons) by Community Volunteers

  • 17 August 2025

    Upper Carp River at Creek Rd/Third Line W by Community Volunteers

  • 17 August 2025

    East Davignon Creek Allens Side (N of 2nd Ln W) by Community Volunteers

    Fish are still here in the creek. Couldn't find any of them upstream from the monitoring location.

  • 15 August 2025

    Bellevue Marina by Community Volunteers

    Lots of boats and water rides are seen, some birds as well. And due to the heavy wind, the bridge was almost floating on it's own, quite unstable and not safe for someone to get there alone, specifically if he/she doesn't know swimming.

  • 15 August 2025

    Big Carp River Herkimer Rd by Community Volunteers

    The water level is very high, covering where we usually stand to test from. Vegetation is much too high.

  • 15 August 2025

    Little Carp River Carpin Beach Rd by Community Volunteers

  • 15 August 2025

    Whitefish Island East Viewing Platform by Community Volunteers

    Rise in water levels, but rocks weren't even slippery, barely any 'new' algae had developed. Water seemed super clean, flow was faster, and it was loud. But the water was not very cold.

  • 14 August 2025

    Pointe Des Chenes by Community Volunteers

    Clean Beach except for burnt firewood.

  • 14 August 2025

    Root River Hwy 17E by Community Volunteers

    No fresh beaver activity. Water level dropped 15 cm since last site visit.

  • 14 August 2025

    Dacey Rd at St. Marys River by Community Volunteers

    St. Mary's river water was flowing/blowing back into the stormwater drainage area, bringing mats of floating green algae, scum and wood debris. Minnows and green frogs were observed in water.

Intended audience
Our group or organization, Our community, Government and decision makers, Broad audience/everyone
Intended use
Benchmarking of water body or watershed health, Share and compare results across watersheds., Education and engagement of local communities, Use in resource prioritization and decision making