Dataset

Sault Ste. Marie Water Rangers Team

Dataset by NORDIK Institute

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 8 August 2024

    Root River off Hwy 17 N (near Teen Challenge) by Community Volunteers

    Animal carcass nearby, water level very low, lots of algae on rocks and pools around. Slippery slope.

  • 7 August 2024

    Canon Creek Old Goulais Bay Rd by Community Volunteers

    The water is not moving, the oily sheen looks like from nutrient decomposition. That is most likely the odour. The creek is so overgrown, it can not move. The other side of the bridge has been cut down and there is debris everywhere. The water can not move through the debris. The plants have overgrown so the sample on the left bank. Cut through the people's yard to the only opening by the creek. There is lots of bugs - wear bug spray. There is a stinging nettle in the field watch your feet and ankles. They could cause a reaction if rub up on them. The odour of decomposition.

  • 7 August 2024

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

    There was a dead fox beside the site. Probably got hit by a car. The algae growth is abundant and has bloom mats on the shoreline of left bank. The area is hard to find a safe place to park. Parked in front of Avery Sign. The rocks going down to the water are big, watch your step. Sample from the right bank as the algae is closely up against the left bank. Odour of diesel.

  • 6 August 2024

    Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers

    The ditch has been cut so there is a path now through the vegetation but still need to pass through lover-grown vegetation consisting of a lot of cows parsnip( can cause rash). The rip rap is not visible so be careful and watch footing.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 4 August 2024

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

    The water level was really low.

  • 3 August 2024

    Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers

    The water is not clear.

  • 2 August 2024

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

    Easy to access, very little vegetation.

  • 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.

  • 30 July 2024

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 29 July 2024

    Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers