Dataset

Central Algoma Water Quality Monitoring

Dataset by Central Algoma Land Trust

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 23 September 2024

    Sucker creek by Bruce Prout

    Heavy floating and suspended algae blooms

  • 9 September 2024

    Rydal Bank by Angelene Pudas

    very clear (more than normal), slow moving

  • 5 September 2024

    Jamie Bay sampling by Paul and Tania Hazlett

    Cl < 0 pH < 6.4 Repeated pH measurements of < 6.4 over several samplings this year and in 2023 discussed with Kensington Conservancy staff. Suspect faulty test strips have caused these measurements.

  • 3 September 2024

    Desbarats Lake off boat ramp by Janice Fairfax

    Mink and beaver.

  • 3 September 2024

    Offshore sampling location by Paul and Tania Hazlett

    Cl < 0 pH < 6.4 Repeated pH measurements of < 6.4 over several samplings this year and in 2023 discussed with Kensington Conservancy staff. Suspect faulty test strips have caused these measurements. Have tested this sample with a non Water Rangers pH test kit and pH was 7.2.

  • 26 August 2024

    Boat Ramp @ Diamond Lake Park by Jamie & Laurie Greenhough

  • 26 August 2024

    Rock Lake - Old Mill Beach Boat Ramp by Jamie & Laurie Greenhough

  • 26 August 2024

    Matotee Camp by Sally Behr Schendel

    lots of boat traffic for 2 days; floating masses of long grasses, leaves, feathers. 2 immature bald eagles flying by and fighting

Concerns
Baseline monitoring and community engagement.
Intended audience
Our group or organization, Our community
Intended use
Benchmarking of water body or watershed health, Share and compare results across watersheds., Education and engagement of local communities