Dataset

Central Algoma Water Quality Monitoring

Dataset by Central Algoma Land Trust

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 27 October 2024

    Jocelyn Township Park by Janice Fairfax

    Water level is extremely low.

  • 23 October 2024

    Sucker Creek by Bruce Prout

    Low water level, submerged light green algae covering 30% of creek bed.

  • 21 October 2024

    Sucker creek by Bruce Prout

    Weeds and algae along edge. Water extremely Low.

  • 6 October 2024

    Old Bridge by Hannah Logan

    No Secchi depth because too shallow

  • 2 October 2024

    Offshore sampling location by Paul and Tania Hazlett

    Cl < 0 pH NA 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. Data as entered is not correct.

  • 30 September 2024

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

  • 29 September 2024

    Turtle Rock Preserve by Lorie Springall

    Fisherman nearby. Says he caught a couple of salmon and a bass. Hoping for walleye.

  • 28 September 2024

    Archibald Dock by Rob Purdon

    Dock normally used for observations was removed at some point. Took measurements and observations from adjacent dock to the SE. One island resident with motor boat left landing while observer was on site. Beaver activity with dropped poplar trees near parking area observed.

  • 28 September 2024

    Archibald Dock by Rob Purdon

    water level higher than August sampling, very cloudy with TSS, one fish rose under the highway bridge

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