Dataset

Sault Ste. Marie Water Rangers Team

Dataset by NORDIK Institute

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 15 March 2024

    West Davignon Brookfield Ave by Iti Singh

    Sunny day. Left bank riparian_ Shrubland Right bank riparian_ Lawn This location is near to a road. We observed leaf litter, waste and animal fecal matter in lawn area and someone drove a vehicle in water. We also observed algal blooms in water and water is clear. "

  • 15 March 2024

    Fort Creek Channel at Carmen's Way by Iti Singh

    "Time-11.00 am, Sunny day Left bank riparian-Shrubland Right bank riparian- Lawn The waterway is near to a main road. Water coming from sewage line. Leaf litter was observed near to the water way. Solid waste observed in the channel and in the lawn area. Water has orange color water bubbles on it and that's seems like a chemical spill." "Water turbidity is little bit higher than last time. There are some waste near to the channel and in the water."

  • 15 March 2024

    Root River Hwy 17E by Community Volunteers

    Litter was apparent in the surrounding area.

  • 14 March 2024

    Root River off Hwy 17 N (near Teen Challenge) by Abdul Bari Khan

    We took this sample upstream to a tailing spot.

  • 10 March 2024

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

    Sunny clear day, 5 pm, tailing nearby. Rocky substrate. We took this sample upstream to a tailing spot.

  • 10 March 2024

    Bellevue Park duck pond by Abdul Bari Khan

    Presence of gravels and small rocks near the shore , sloppy way, partially frozen lake, Partially covered canopy, Presence of black capped chickadee birds, presence of duck feathers near the water. Unable to find the root cause of high alkalinity due to the partially frozen water in the pond.

  • 10 March 2024

    Bellevue Park duck pond by Iti Singh

    Unable to find the root cause of high alkalinity due to the partially frozen water in the pond. Presence of gravels and small rocks near the shore , sloppy way, partially frozen lake, Partially covered canopy, Presence of black capped chickadee birds, presence of duck feathers near the water.

  • 10 March 2024

    Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers

    Sloppy way, small shrubs and some trees, windy, Pebbles near the shore.

  • 10 March 2024

    Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Abdul Bari Khan

    There was a sewage smell this visit very mild but when wind stopped could smell. Could be coming from culvert( decomposition) could not be sure. Sedges and grass was in sample area turning green that are half submerged in water. 3 metres above sample site is a buildup of woody debris. There is zero canopy cover with meadow on left and right bank. Only remains of cut down willow and grey alder.

  • 10 March 2024

    Root River Old Garden River by Abdul Bari Khan

    Could not get bank full width or wetted width. Too deep, too fast and too unsafe to cross as deeper than weighters on left bank side. Left bank side is private property. Will need to get creative with this measurement.

  • 10 March 2024

    Root River Fourth Line E by Abdul Bari Khan

    Water from either one of the connecting streams was not clear and giving a brownish hue to the river.

  • 10 March 2024

    Root River Wishart Park by Abdul Bari Khan

    The cliffs on right bank are eroding, water is high and fast moving could not cross safely. Need to find access across river at different location to take bank and wetted measurements

  • 10 March 2024

    Root River Wishart Park by Community Volunteers

    Path to river is slippery, snow covered path. The cliffs on right bank are eroding, water is high and fast moving, could not cross safely.

  • 10 March 2024

    Root River Hwy 17E by Abdul Bari Khan

    The water was not clear and the substrate was unable to see. Moreover, there were presence of plant debris.

  • 10 March 2024

    Canon Creek Old Goulais Bay Rd by Iti Singh

    Ice formation on left and right bank, can not see creek edge. Conditions changed since March 1st. There is unsafe overflow on both sides of bridge. Could not sample today. Pictures taken of iced left and right bank. Water is visible compared to no visable water last week. Overflow on both sides of bank - wetted area is high. Can not measure due to ice.

  • 10 March 2024

    Canon Creek Old Goulais Bay Rd by Abdul Bari Khan

    Ice formation on left and right bank, can not see creek edge. Conditions changed since March 1st. There is unsafe overflow on both sides of bridge. Could not sample today. Pictures taken of iced left and right bank. Water is visible compared to no visable water last week. Overflow on both sides of bank - wetted area is high. Can not measure due to ice.

  • 10 March 2024

    West Davignon Brookfield Ave by Iti Singh

    "Logging on site, Fallen barks and branches, Cutted trees Sandy and muddy"

  • 10 March 2024

    Little Carp River Carpin Beach Rd by Community Volunteers

    Logging on the site. Fallen barks and branches, Sandy and muddy. Fish in the stream.

  • 10 March 2024

    East Davignon Creek Allens Side (N of 2nd Ln W) by Abdul Bari Khan

    We can see new plants growing on the bank and in the stream ! 😀