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Observations
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11 April 2025
Dacey Rd at St. Marys River by Community Volunteers
It is save just wear gloves when sampling be aware of ecoli-. Microplastics on the water surface. Stormwater is one of the pollution in the immediate surroundings. Odour: Decomposing/Rotting. There wqere two crocus growing up from the corner of the stream bed. They look like hybrid of prairie crocus a native species to Boreal forest and colder climates like in the north. Algae has grown in the past 10 days which could be shown through the photos. It looks like blue and green and could indicate a reason to observe further due to its fast growing nature and natural sunlight nad oxygen, this could create a bloom like organism, best to observe over the summer months and see if breakoffs of mats are transported down river or whether they stay. There is zero canopy on the water body right now. There was a mother robin and two geese but they did not land or come near the brown chocolate milk highway running into the freshwater of St Marys River. In the freshwater of St. Marys a sample was taken downstream of the stormwater at a depth of 1 metre
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11 April 2025
Drake St. Park by Community Volunteers
Safe to sample but wear gloves as the water is not clean or fresh. Stormwater is also the pollution source in the immediate surroundings. Four mallards on the water body. The stream is mainly from Clark Creek but there is stormwater that merges within the system and there is a mix of freshwater and stormwater.
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11 April 2025
Root River Old Garden River by Community Volunteers
UNSAFE TO ACCESS UNTIL SNOW IS OFF THE BANK DOWN TO THE SITE. Ice on the water surface. Tree that was used last season as a sample site indicator and a water level indicator has fallen, it was rotting and dead so it was just a matter of time before it made its way into the water system. This could create potential flooding if the tree catches other debris. No beavers seen in this area or dams at this location.
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11 April 2025
Root River Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers
The site is unsafe to approach the tradditional way from the road leading from fourth line. The access must be taken from parking down the road from the site and walking to right bank and accessing across the snow. Water Colour: Orange. The snowpack on right bank was over 1 metre high still. There is a island that is made of sand that was not there last year. There was more cobble and gravle but the substrate in one area has evolved to sand through potentially use of road sands.
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8 April 2025
Dacey Rd at St. Marys River by Community Volunteers
The site is safe to access but the water is contaminanted with god knows what. This stormwater drainage could be contaminated and cause rashes please always use gloves. If the water gets on your skin- wash and sanitize in case of Ecoli. Storm water is also a pollution source in the immediate surroundings. Odour: Decomposing/Rotting. There was 147 pieces of garbage that were cleaned up- 6 were cans from beer. 5 tim hortion cups and the rest of the pieces were broken off pieces of plastics from a larger unknown source. There should be a catcher here since this waste and pollution go directly into the freshwater sources we are trying to protect and serve.
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6 April 2025
Root River Wishart Park by Community Volunteers
The water is high and the sample site can only be accessed from the snow bank- you must move upstream to access the site safely and move downwards. Park/Recreation is a pollution source in the immediate surroundings. Water Colour: Orange.
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6 April 2025
Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers
The site is safe, be careful when approaching as the snow banks on left bank are over 12 metre snow pack and since the south sun does not hit the banks- there is a dangerous escarpment on left bank- approach site on the right bank, as it is safer. There was no birds present but there was evidence of the beaver awake or in the area that brought a tree to the front of the mouth of the two culverts. There is algae present upstream from the site which resembles chladophoria, and green and blue algae. The shapes are unique and were present all winter long, healthy green and growing. previoulsy sampled as a urban area but community members identified wrong this site is sampled and is in the vicsinity of rural disharge and residential.
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6 April 2025
Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers
The site is dangerous to approach. You must approach the stop from the left bank and be careful on the rocks. This site is not safe to access for all volunteers right now. Ice on the water surface. There were no wildlife present. There were pine siskins, and chickadees present. The water level was high on both sides of the culvert- the south side of culvert was flowing over the riprap dam, which is good. There is a large mound of sand acquiring on left bank. The snowbank on the road sides are 1 meter high with pack. The tree has fallen in the middle of the creek, which could pose future problems for catching debris and possibility changing the course of the creek.
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5 April 2025
West Davignon Brookfield Ave by Community Volunteers
The monitoring location is accessible, but the entire area is covered in snow, so be careful. Monitor from the left bank, upstream from a culvert. Left bank has a steep slope covered in snow, but some patches of ground and vegetation are visible, making a safe place to monitor. There is a construction going near the upstream closer to the school. The water level is higher than usual. Access location from Brookfield Ave @ Second Line W in winter.
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5 April 2025
Gros Cap - Lake Superior by Community Volunteers
Location is surreal, however, it is still not accessible for monitoring. Icy sheet on the water surface is breaking, so do not walk on it.
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5 April 2025
Little Carp River Carpin Beach Rd by Community Volunteers
The river is wide open and the water level is high, but the access to the river is not safe. Therefore did not monitor this location. Foam is visible and is coming from roadside ditches. Water looks brown coloured at upstream before it meets with the water from the roadside ditch, but it looks green after it meets with the roadside ditch water at down stream.
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5 April 2025
Upper Carp River at Creek Rd/Third Line W by Community Volunteers
Can't access the water body. Nearby area is completely covered in snow and it is melting. It is not safe to go closer. Water is visible at downstream, but area is restricted by the fence.
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5 April 2025
East Davignon Creek Allens Side (N of 2nd Ln W) by Community Volunteers
Access to the location could be dangerous, wear snow boots to access the location. Snow hasn't completely melted yet. Big boulders under the now could be a hazard. Right side of the bank is still completely covered in snow. Do not access from the right bank of the creek. Left bank is not covered in snow, but the entrance from the left side is still covered in snow. Lots of trees are fallen on the bank as well as into the creek. Algae is observed, but it is very low as compared to the same time from last year. Algae is not visible from the surface, but it is visible in underwater pictures. The culvert under the bridge has two passages to allow the water to flow, but left one is blocked with uneven ground surface and with lots of natural debris.
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5 April 2025
Bellevue Park duck pond by Community Volunteers
The pond is completely frozen. Can't monitor water quality.
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5 April 2025
Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers
To enter the site, walk through the snow-covered slope surrounded by bare trees. The slope can be slippery as it is covered in snow and it is melting. Do not walk on the snow-covered edges, because the water level is low and icy sheet can break and you can fall in to the river. Wear cloths according to the weather. People were walking their dogs in the park. Mallards were observed in the river closer to the monitoring location. Ice on the surface. Park/Recreation is a pollution source in the immediate surroundings. The river was flowing slow and calm under natural conditions, but the passage of large ships caused noticeable fluctuation in the water level, creating waves and temporary turbulence.
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4 April 2025
Drake St. Park by Community Volunteers
Entrance full of snow so wear boots to get to water body. Slope down to creek so take it slow. Testing stormwater so make sure to use proper gloves. Mallards present along creek. Park/Recreation and Storm Water are pollution sources in the immediate surroundings.
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4 April 2025
Drake St. Park by Community Volunteers
Boots required due to melting snow. Natural debris on surface of water along with a couple pieces of litter. Park/Recreation and Storm Water are the pollution sources in the immediate surroundings. Wildlife seen - 4 ducks, 3 male and 1 female.
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1 April 2025
Drake St. Park by Community Volunteers
Path was safe and bank was stable to gather samples from. Park/Recreation is a pollution source in the immediate surroundings. "- There was squirrel tracks along the bank - 3 ducks were spotted interacting with the water - 2 CAGO (Canada Geese) flew over the site - Secchi disk was almost(!) not visible on the bottom, which is different from the last couple tests were completed, by myself, at the site. Normally the disk is easily visible.
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30 March 2025
Drake St. Park by Community Volunteers
Snow banks are receding, path is packed and safe. Park/Recreation is a pollution source in the immediate surroundings. 6 mallards sighted, the sewage smell was faint but certainly present
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