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Observations
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17 August 2024
Little Carp River Carpin Beach Rd by Community Volunteers
Some tiny fish and a dead muskrat in the stream. Lots of vegetation on the way to go to the location.
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17 August 2024
Upper Carp River at Creek Rd/Third Line W by Community Volunteers
The water level is low compared to the last visit. No human waste location is nice and clear.
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17 August 2024
East Davignon Creek Allens Side (N of 2nd Ln W) by Community Volunteers
Lots of algae growth in the stream. Wear gloves while monitoring water quality. Algae growth and foam visible. Dead mosquitos in the water. A dead caterpillar covered in algae.
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15 August 2024
Root River Wishart Park by Community Volunteers
The water was higher than last week. Algae growth increasing. Park/Dog Walking in the immediate surroundings. Some overgrowth of plants on the trail to the monitoring site. Watch out for dogs off-leash. Make wildlife know you are in the area.
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14 August 2024
East Davignon Farwell Terrace (near Tim Hortons) by Community Volunteers
Less vegetation surrounding the area is clear.
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14 August 2024
Fort Creek Channel at Carmen's Way by Community Volunteers
Lots of vegetation and boulders, be careful while approaching the water channel. Lots of boulders under the vegetation so mind your steps.
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12 August 2024
Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers
Different types of Algae were spotted on this visit. Attached brown algae(diatoms), and another green algae which unsure of. And another species in a stagnant puddle where the overflow has been left dry. A beautiful frog was spotted in the stagnant puddle and buried itself in the mud. Two fry were spotted, unidentifiable in the water ripples. The lower side of the culvert is low and the sand island is bigger. The plants are overgrown and are prickly. Watch your arms- recommend long sleeve shirt and long pants to get to the sampling site through the wildflowers
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12 August 2024
Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers
There were scuddles or small shrimp on the banks- see pictures. There are three evergreens that were alive at the beginning of the seasonal and now have turned red. There are other red evergreens that I have spotted. Questioning if they were hurt overwintering in warm weather or if there is potential other reasons for this anomaly. Lots of Foliage be careful and watch for Cows parsnip which can cause itchiness. Long grasses make it hard to see the uneven ground.
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12 August 2024
Root River Old Garden River by Community Volunteers
Overgrown plants, grass, wildflowers, invasive species, nightshade. The down to the water was difficult. The rocks were unpleasant to balance on.
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11 August 2024
Root River Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers
Everything is good and clear on the location.
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11 August 2024
Root River Branch Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers
Dangerous to climb down toward the actual site. Some kind of deposit was found on the site. Some unfamiliar kind of water chemistry were seen. Aquatic life observed.
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11 August 2024
Root River Wishart Park by Community Volunteers
Everything is clear to monitor. The water level is higher than last week.
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11 August 2024
Root River Hwy 17E by Community Volunteers
Everything is clear. Follow the trail to go to the location to monitor.
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11 August 2024
West Davignon Brookfield Ave by Community Volunteers
Enter before the culvert from the trail and take measurements before the water enters into the culvert.
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11 August 2024
Little Carp River Carpin Beach Rd by Community Volunteers
Lots of vegetation on the way to go to the location. Always carry bug spray. No harmful animals around so do not be afraid.
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11 August 2024
Upper Carp River at Creek Rd/Third Line W by Community Volunteers
The water was turbid and the water level was high. Watch steps on the boulders.
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9 August 2024
East Davignon Farwell Terrace (near Tim Hortons) by Community Volunteers
Less vegetation, not slippery.
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9 August 2024
Fort Creek Channel at Carmen's Way by Community Volunteers
Due to mild rain in the last 24hrs, the surface is slippery.
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8 August 2024
Root River Wishart Park by Community Volunteers
Sign of clay bank erosion upstream from the sampling location, beaver has built a new hut upstream on the opposite side where the channel is the deepest. Large pebbles beach, tripping/twisting ankle hazard. Evidence of water uses: Beaver hut.
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