Dataset

Sault Ste. Marie Water Rangers Team

Dataset by NORDIK Institute

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 19 July 2024

    Bellevue Park duck pond by Community Volunteers

    Lots of birds are there and because of steady water whatever good or bad stuff inside stays there and affects the chemistry of the water. For instance, birds’ poop and other debris and they decay and smell bad. Also, it increases pH and confits its water. It smelled bad, a lot of geese there, and bird feathers on the water's surface. The odour of decaying vegetation.

  • 19 July 2024

    Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers

    I have seen a crayfish but it was dead. The entrance was sloppy and it’s hard for the elderly people to reach there easily. There were lots of mosquitoes, ducks.

  • 19 July 2024

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

    Lots of mosquitoes were present, Lots of algae flowing in the water, the water flow was steady, the water level was low, Conductivity reading changed as we went further up the water.

  • 15 July 2024

    Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers

    Because of vegetation be careful while entering. Watch out for the tree branches. The entering path is covered with vegetation and tree branches are in the way. Be careful of branches and any insects while entering.

  • 15 July 2024

    Bellevue Park duck pond by Community Volunteers

    Be careful while entering for monitoring because of the slopy path and stones. The entrance path is sloppy and covered with stones. Please be careful while walking there.

  • 13 July 2024

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

    Visible algae, the water is lower than the last monitoring, the Odour from the last monitoring is not as strong, there is lots of wildlife, and there is a presence of life in the water.

  • 12 July 2024

    West Davignon Brookfield Ave by Community Volunteers

    The water is low in comparison to last week's monitoring. Rocks are more visible. Lots of mosquitoes and algae are present in the water.

  • 8 July 2024

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

    The conductivity meter broke so couldn’t measure it. The odour of vegetation. Water is little bit more dirty yellowish.

  • 8 July 2024

    Fort Creek Channel at Carmen's Way by Community Volunteers

    Vegetation growing rapidly and it’s hard to find a way to the sight. Car park near the site.

  • 7 July 2024

    Root River Old Garden River by Community Volunteers

    The water appear darker than normal as well as more foam than normal. Lots of plant growth and the same steep hill.

  • 7 July 2024

    Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers

    Water is much colder here than last night. Surrounding is normal no signs of beaver back. Lots of plants growth, no change to hazards in the area, and water appears quick like normal.

  • 7 July 2024

    Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers

    The water appears fast otherwise normal. The dam gone. Lots of plants growth.

  • 7 July 2024

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

    The water level is rising, and less signs of pollution. Lots of bubbles coming from upstream.

  • 7 July 2024

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

    Boulder, branches, beware of mosquitoes.

  • 6 July 2024

    West Davignon Brookfield Ave by Community Volunteers

    The water flow is considerably slower than the last monitoring. The water flow is steady and vegetation can be seen in water.

  • 5 July 2024

    Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers

    Rainy weather, mosquitoes and insects. Rainy weather so the path is slippery. A lot of mosquitoes.

  • 5 July 2024

    Bellevue Park duck pond by Community Volunteers

    Because of rain entrance of the site is slippery be aware of that. There are lots of mosquitos and other little insects around the site. There are ducks and geese around and inside the water too.

  • 5 July 2024

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

    Distinct smell by water environment. Unknown substance with foul odour. Lots of vegetation, Strange odour in surroundings, Foam on water, Huge rocks by the side of the water bank, Lots of mosquitoes, Waste by a drain that smells, Distinct odour from an unknown substance, Vegetation in water.

  • 29 June 2024

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

    The water was moving too fast to get accurate readings for the water flow rate. Huge rocks made it difficult to move freely in the water.

  • 29 June 2024

    West Davignon Brookfield Ave by Community Volunteers

    Water is moving considerably fast and the presence of people around the environment, the water used by dog for swimming. The water is slightly coloured. Vegetation present. Muddy environment and lots of rocks. Tracks (by ATVS and dirt bikes). Slightly discoloured.

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