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Observations
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6 August 2024
Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers
Overgrown vegetation on the path. Aquatic vegetation presents common waterweed and some grass. There were larvae maybe caddies or midge. Overgrown vegetation on the path to the sampling location. Be aware of cow parsnip and possibly ticks. Odour of Culvert decomposition.
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6 August 2024
Root River Old Garden River by Community Volunteers
The water is low. Algae( diatoms is on rocks) There is an iron deposit residue visible. There were 9 fish spotted (fry). The riprap on the way down is very unsteady currently - watch the step-down and for cows parsnip at the beginning of the path. Cows parsnip treated an itchy rash on some humans
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4 August 2024
Big Carp River Herkimer Rd by Community Volunteers
Be careful, heard something in the forest. Presence of the wildlife. The water level is slightly higher than usual days.
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4 August 2024
Little Carp River Carpin Beach Rd by Community Volunteers
Lots of vegetation around. Beware of mosquitos and the path to go to the site is from vegetation and might not be safe.
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4 August 2024
Upper Carp River at Creek Rd/Third Line W by Community Volunteers
The water level was really low.
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3 August 2024
Bellevue Park duck pond by Community Volunteers
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2 August 2024
East Davignon Farwell Terrace (near Tim Hortons) by Community Volunteers
Easy to access, very little vegetation.
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2 August 2024
Fort Creek Channel at Carmen's Way by Community Volunteers
Bank covered with vegetation. Bank vegetation height is approx 1.5m, Boulders under the vegetation near the channel.
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30 July 2024
East Davignon Farwell Terrace (near Tim Hortons) by Community Volunteers
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30 July 2024
East Davignon Creek Allens Side (N of 2nd Ln W) by Community Volunteers
Lots of mosquitoes are present. Live organisms in the water. Lots of algae are present in the water.
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30 July 2024
Root River Branch Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers
Fish were present, and saw three individuals. The vegetation is overgrown- wear pants or boots- stinging nettle will get you. Watch footing, holes and rocks hidden in the long grass. The odour of decomposition probably from debris and culvert.
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30 July 2024
Root River Old Garden River by Community Volunteers
The water was low for a high rainfall within 24 hours. The water must move faster through the watershed than 24hrs. Will attempt to catch rainfall within 8 hours of next rainfall event. There were Northern clearwater crayfish(Faxonius propinquus) and juvenile sculpins(not sure of species) Lots of foam present that was making its way through the system potentially. Long grass, be careful walking down the riprap, the rocks can be unstable and balance can easily be lost.
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30 July 2024
Root River Hwy 17E by Community Volunteers
The water was more than cloudy almost opaque. There were fish present as I watched a large one jump for bugs. There were 6 ripples - it was big. There were many minnows visiting me as I was in the water. They liked my toes and the conductivity meter. There is a lot of cowsparnip in the path and by the river. This can be toxic to human skin and can cause irritation if it comes into contact with the skin. Four snails with broken shells, I did not step on. The vegetation is overgrown and is covering the path. Be careful of stinging needles and wildlife in the forest. Make noise before approaching the river to ensure that wildlife in the area hears you.
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30 July 2024
Bellevue Park duck pond by Community Volunteers
Special weather:- sudden heavy rainfall followed by sun and thunder. Duck litter in the immediate surroundings. The pond doesn't look good.
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29 July 2024
Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers
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28 July 2024
Root River Branch Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers
This visit was a special visit to determine if fish were present and trapped. 4 separate fish were seen. One was caught and resembles a salmon - possibly chinook or coho. The culvert does not allow for passage further up stream. The fish was approx. 7.8cm in length. To note the water was turned up a reasonable amount before sampling. If conductivity is higher than previously, the iron turn-up could account for this. Take the path down to the site. Wear a vizy vest so visible to neighbours. the path is steep and watch for slippery rocks and grasses. There is an abundance of iron seeping from the ground, the ground is saturated so can easily sink. Wear long boots and pants.
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28 July 2024
Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers
Fish fry present, could not identify species. Crayfish present. The vegetation is overwhelming, there is a path to the creek. Wear a hat and check for ticks and other bugs when leaving the site.
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27 July 2024
West Davignon Brookfield Ave by Community Volunteers
Less mosquitoes present at site. The water flow is steady and presence of garbage in the water.
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25 July 2024
Big Carp River Herkimer Rd by Community Volunteers
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