Observations
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 "
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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)
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24 May 2024
Root River Fourth Line E by Community Volunteers
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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18 May 2024
Upper Carp River at Creek Rd/Third Line W by Iti Singh
Water level is lower than last week
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18 May 2024
East Davignon Creek Allens Side (N of 2nd Ln W) by Iti Singh
More mosquitoes and bears spotted nearby locations.
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18 May 2024
Root River Wishart Park by Community Volunteers
People picnicking nearby, and fishing. Frog near the bank.
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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.