Dataset

Tawatinaw Watershed Working Group

Dataset by Athabasca Watershed Council

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 1 June 2024

    Helliwell Lake Bridge (RR 250) by Petra Rowell

    fewer birds then expected, mostly red-winged blackbirds

  • 31 May 2024

    East of northern foot bridge by Kim Zimmermann

    No evidence of water use or algae. Slow flow and water level low compared to fall.

  • 15 May 2024

    Tawatinaw Valley Retreat dock by Shawna Vollema

    Water flow steady, no algae, water sample clear, yellow no odour Water level low, fresh water shrimp in sample

  • 29 April 2024

    Tawatianw River Lagoon - Athabasca by Lisa Allan

    Didn't see any evidence that there was any water foul here. Deer and beaver activity. The water was opaque with a greenish-yellow hue. Shore covered in styrofoam pellets.

  • 29 April 2024

    Tawatinaw River - Town of Athabasca by Lisa Allan

    Low water levels. Some ice is still present under the bridge. Smell of manure. Water opaque. Can't see bottom. Estimate of 30cm for water depth.

  • 2 January 2024

    Tawatinaw River - Town of Athabasca by Lisa Allan

    The testing area has now frozen over. There is below-average snowpack in the area. The center channel of the Athabasca River is still open water.

  • 29 November 2023

    Tawatinaw River - Town of Athabasca by Lisa Allan

    The river was partially frozen.

  • 4 November 2023

    Tawatinaw River - Town of Athabasca by Lisa Allan

    The water level is very low. The water looked clear to cloudy.

  • 6 October 2023

    Helliwell Lake Bridge (RR 250) by Petra Rowell

    Lots of waterfowl including ducks and a cormorant.

  • 26 September 2023

    Tawatinaw River - Town of Athabasca by Lisa Allan

    The water level was significantly different than previous tests. The water was relatively clear steadily flowing.

  • 7 September 2023

    East of northern foot bridge by Kim Zimmermann

    Young beaver entered river just upstream of testing spot halfway through testing process.

  • 29 August 2023

    Tawatinaw River - Town of Athabasca by Lisa Allan

    The river was slightly high, the Athabasca was also somewhat high.

  • 3 August 2023

    Tawatinaw Valley Retreat dock by Shawna Vollema

    No algae, no smell. Water sample was slightly yellow and clear. Water flow was slow. 3/4 inch of rainfall the previous night.

  • 31 July 2023

    East of northern foot bridge by Kim Zimmermann

  • 31 July 2023

    Tawatinaw River - Town of Athabasca by Lisa Allan