Sault Ste. Marie Water Rangers Team

Observations

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 25 July 2024

  Big Carp River Herkimer Rd by Community Volunteers

• 25 July 2024

  Little Carp River Carpin Beach Rd by Community Volunteers

  Lots of Vegetation and mosquitos. Carry bug spray.

• 25 July 2024

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

  Everything was good. Met neighbour and explained the project and basic water chemistry.

• 25 July 2024

  Root River Branch Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers

  Lots of vegetation on the way and a steep slope to go to the site.

• 24 July 2024

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

  Some vegetation and everything is good to monitor.

• 24 July 2024

  Fort Creek Channel at Carmen's Way by Community Volunteers

  Due to lots of Vegetation, hard to find a way to go to the site. Big boulders covered in Vegetation so be careful.

• 24 July 2024

  Root River Wishart Park by Community Volunteers

  There was a few dog droppings on the beach. This site would be a good candidate for a ecoli testing, and nitrates.

• 24 July 2024

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

  Lot more vegetation on the way. hard to find the way to go down. The water flow was really high.

• 24 July 2024

  Canon Creek Old Goulais Bay Rd by Community Volunteers

  Lot more vegetation, frogs and other species. Can enter from left side of the private property but with permission.

• 24 July 2024

  Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers

  There is no ball to measure discharge, the bank's full width will not change for this site because of the riprap barrier. The other site of the culvert is a sand-dominant substrate, possibly from the road sand they use in the winter. Does not appear to have a natural substrate. Never seen fish here. The culvert is new but fast-flowing. Fish may not be able to pass these areas. The water was higher than my last visit. No beaver dam present any longer or sign of beaver. The vegetation is so overgrown on the walk to the creek. It’s a floral wonderland. The overflow on the left bank had stagnant water in it. The riparian barrier on the right bank was almost submerged, showing the water level.

• 24 July 2024

  Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers

• 24 July 2024

  Root River Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers

  Decayed tree, hard to reach out to the site, mosquitoes, thrash, during wetted width monitoring, it was hard to reach on another side because it was slippery.

• 24 July 2024

  Root River Old Garden River by Community Volunteers

  The water was very brown, cloudy and foamy. Could not see the bottom all across, and the cup of water was actually very brown. The water was not brown because of the substrate. It was turned over as well. Maybe Iron? Slippery steep wall down to the creek. Be careful when pulling into the area beside the bridge. Be careful on the blind cover when pulling out. No signs of fishing since the spring.

• 24 July 2024

  Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers

  The water was cloudy and full of debris. Surface runoff. The grass and rocks are slippery. Park by the fence on the left to access.

• 20 July 2024

  Root River Branch Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers

  Aquatic life - tiny fish (approximately 1.5 inches in size). The oily film around the bank. High vegetation, be careful.

• 20 July 2024

  Root River Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers

  Aquatic life - tiny fish and crayfish. Large boulders - watch your steps. Red berries by the bank.

• 20 July 2024

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

  Everything is good to monitor.