Dataset

Central Algoma Water Quality Monitoring

Dataset by Central Algoma Land Trust

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 26 July 2023

    Archibald Dock by Rob Purdon

    Nothing of significance. Met a cottager returning to their cottage who expressed interest in the water quality monitoring program. Directed her to the Water Rangers web page, discussed the water quality of Lake Huron in a general sense. She thanked me and the Kensington Conservancy for our work on this.

  • 26 July 2023

    Stobie Creek Bridge by Rob Purdon

    Heavy traffic at time of sampling prevented an attempt to get secchi depth from highway bridge. Current sluggish, surface flow appeared to be moving upstream, weeds were bent downstream. Algal blooms present.

  • 20 July 2023

    Sucker Creek by Bruce Prout

    1/2 mile upstream of culvert (old apple tree)

  • 20 July 2023

    Sucker creek by Bruce Prout

    culvert discharge

  • 19 July 2023

    End of B Line - Shoal Island by Janice Fairfax

  • 16 July 2023

    Portlock Harbour - south of Archibald by Charlotte MacDougall

    noticed algae in water out in front of dock 4-5 feet.

  • 4 July 2023

    Caribou Lake - off boat ramp by Janice Fairfax

  • 4 July 2023

    Mouth of Thessalon River by Barb Willoughby

  • 3 July 2023

    Western shoreline of St. Joseph Island - near Outlook by Laurie Thompson

  • 1 July 2023

    Jamie Bay sampling by Paul and Tania Hazlett

  • 28 June 2023

    Offshore sampling location by Paul and Tania Hazlett

  • 28 June 2023

    Rydal Bank by Angelene Pudas

    construction at bridge for last several weeks.

  • 28 June 2023

    Desbarats Lake off boat ramp by Janice Fairfax

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