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Observations
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31 August 2025
East Davignon Farwell Terrace (near Tim Hortons) by Community Volunteers
Fish observed in the creek
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31 August 2025
Bellevue Park Topsail Island by Community Volunteers
The water level was high and very first time observed high flow was observed near the bank. Not recommended to enter the water.
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31 August 2025
Bellevue Park duck pond by Community Volunteers
Colour on the Teststrip for pH is darker than 8.4. However, 8.4 is the highest number on the Teststrip, therefore 8.4 is entered. Ampoule colour was darker than 12 on the colour comparator. However, 12 is the highest number on the comparator, therefore, 12 is entered as a value.
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31 August 2025
Root River Old Garden River by Community Volunteers
There was a blue Heron on the shoreline of the water - atop of the woody debris that fell this past winter. There were several small fry - resembling yellow perch (Perca flavescans). But can not be 100 percent certain. There were seven mergansers on the water body- all male being chased away by Mrs Beaver, which Mr Beaver was downstream collecting fish from under the bridge. There was algae and iron oxidizing bacteria present on the shoreline and in the waters shallow shoreline waters. There was no bacteria film observed this sample. Algae has increased in areas along the shoreline where rocks are present.
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31 August 2025
Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers
There was a blue Heron at the sample location that flew away when I approached the site. The vegetation is submerged in the water. The grasses and sedges are downed which appear to be pushed down by possibility a bear. The grasses and sedges are changing colors to yellows - increased fall colors.
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31 August 2025
Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers
The water level is much higher, the vegetation is submerged on the shoreline such as Willow (Salix spp.). The pond grass is fully submerged. The water level is increased due to the dam that has been create on the culvert. The overflow is full of water from the system and it is eroding the clay banks creating turbid waters to enter the main channel. No sign of wildlife but evidence shows that beavers, bears and birds are in the area.
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28 August 2025
Dacey Rd at St. Marys River by Community Volunteers
Mallard duck family. Purple loosestrife growing on bank.
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28 August 2025
Root River Hwy 17E by Community Volunteers
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24 August 2025
Whitefish Island East Viewing Platform by Community Volunteers
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24 August 2025
Drake St. Park by Community Volunteers
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24 August 2025
Root River Old Garden River by Community Volunteers
The water level was higher but it is unsure whether it is due to the beavers or the precipitation that occurred. The beaver lodge has grown and there is additional beaver observations such as sticks carved and other berry being kept on the shorelines of this waterbody. There was no sign of the beavers this morning, they might have been sleeping or out hunting. There was several small fish present. The algae growth is appearing on the areas consisting of iron leaching from the sediment, and includes iron oxi=dizing bacteria formations.
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24 August 2025
Cold Water Creek at Old Garden River Road by Community Volunteers
The algae that was growing at different locations on this water body has disappeared. There is no evidence of the algae that has been present since January 2025. There is no upstream or down. The Elodea canadennis is taking over, and is now almost fully covering the growing submerged forget-me-nots. the grass and sedges have begun to change colour at this location. There was no wildlife present.
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24 August 2025
Crystal Creek Case Rd by Community Volunteers
There is pond grass growing on the left bank and is submerged due to the higher water level. The middle island is submerged, filling the full width of the creek. There was precipitation that occurred within 12 hrs of monitoring this location, but it is unclear whether the rain caused the high water or if the beaver dam has decreased flow through culvert. The overflow area is filled with the overflow water, this could be due to the beaver dam as well. There are some pieces of the dam removed and thrown on shore, it is hard to tell if this is human or beaver activity.
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23 August 2025
Root River Wishart Park by Community Volunteers
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22 August 2025
West Davignon Brookfield Ave by Community Volunteers
Strong odour in the air could be cedar? Some litter around the location (a Tin can, a plastic bottle). Very tiny fish were observed in the creek.
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22 August 2025
Upper Carp River at Creek Rd/Third Line W by Community Volunteers
Pretty clear environment.
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22 August 2025
East Davignon Creek Allens Side (N of 2nd Ln W) by Community Volunteers
Getting algae odour a little upstream from the monitoring location. Still observed lots of fish at the location and saw a frog as well.
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