Dataset

Sault Ste. Marie Water Rangers Team

Dataset by NORDIK Institute

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 27 May 2024

    Root River Old Garden River by Community Volunteers

    Bubbles on top, not like foam, just on top of the water. The water level appears low otherwise looks the same as before. Steep slop upon entry.

  • 27 May 2024

    Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers

    Water seems to be smoothing out the bottom of the stream. Before when Beaver Dam was up, there was a noticeable drop in depth. It seems smoothed out now. The site is similar to before. No signs of beaver since the removal of the dam.

  • 27 May 2024

    Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers

    The site has lots of plant growth compared to the previous. The water definitely seems lower. Otherwise no visual changes to colour odour etc. Lots of overgrowth at the site, plants cover much more than previously. Potential hazard when walking to the site

  • 25 May 2024

    Root River Hwy 17E by Iti Singh

    No conductivity or water temperature measured because conductivity meter battery was dead- lots of grey alder(Alnus) along riparian. Hundreds of black fly swarms. New foliage- thick- make noise ensure BEAR NOT IN AREA- Spotted black bear just before bridge

  • 24 May 2024

    Big Carp River Herkimer Rd by Iti Singh

    - Water color was really dark. - Unknown layer with sand particles on the water surface.

  • 24 May 2024

    Little Carp River Carpin Beach Rd by Iti Singh

    Be careful because soil is soft, more vegetation on the way and water level is really low.

  • 24 May 2024

    Upper Carp River at Creek Rd/Third Line W by Iti Singh

    Lot of mosquitoes

  • 24 May 2024

    East Davignon Creek Allens Side (N of 2nd Ln W) by Iti Singh

    "-More algae as compare to last week -more insects nearby the monitoring sites "

  • 24 May 2024

    Root River off Hwy 17 N (near Teen Challenge) by Iti Singh

    "Lowered water levels. Few Insects between the rocks around sampling spot." for alkalinity : 10 (Not sure - Test strip yellowish at centre, greenish bluish on the edge)

  • 24 May 2024

    Root River Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers

  • 24 May 2024

    Root River Branch Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers

    Swarm of mosquitoes. Natural debris - decaying leaves & sticks at bottom. Oil like film on the surface around the edges of ditch. Mild odour but not sure what kind.

  • 19 May 2024

    Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers

    Watch step over wire guard rail. The foliage is dense and can not see the metal lines.

  • 19 May 2024

    Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers

    No signs pf Beaver movement. The water is flowing lower and faster than before it was dammed. Watchout for dip holes, tractor trailer made divots-slippery on rip rap.

  • 18 May 2024

    Little Carp River Carpin Beach Rd by Iti Singh

    Low water and everything is pretty clear

  • 18 May 2024

    Big Carp River Herkimer Rd by Iti Singh

    Evidence of weasels species around the site so be careful during water monitoring activities. Everything is clear and good for monitor. Litter monitoring area.

  • 18 May 2024

    Upper Carp River at Creek Rd/Third Line W by Iti Singh

    Water level is lower than last week

  • 18 May 2024

    East Davignon Creek Allens Side (N of 2nd Ln W) by Iti Singh

    More mosquitoes and bears spotted nearby locations.

  • 18 May 2024

    Root River Wishart Park by Community Volunteers

    People picnicking nearby, and fishing. Frog near the bank.

  • 17 May 2024

    Bellevue Park duck pond by Iti Singh

    Lots of ducks & a few geese; Steep slope

  • 17 May 2024

    Root River Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers

    Some foam towards the corners where water circulates slowly. Numerous tiny black flies (not sure what kind). Few duck seen swimming.