Dataset

Testing the Waters

Dataset by Bay Area Restoration Council

Dataset summary

This dataset is inactive (last observation on 3 August 2022).

Observations

  • 21 July 2020

    Bayfront Park Beach by Bay Area Restoration Council

  • 21 July 2020

    Bayfront Park (Archived site) by Bay Area Restoration Council

  • 26 July 2019

    Hamilton Harbour by Linda Stansfield

    Had difficulty completing conductivity test. May need new batteries or to recalibrate . Also, City of Hamilton declared presence of Blue-green algae 2 weeks ago, but I was not able to see any visual evidence of this today.

  • 22 June 2019

    Macassa Bay by Linda Stansfield

    Noticed Carp in the water, as well as Canada Geese, Trumpeter Swans which are typical for this area. Submitted photos of test for Phosphates, and Alkalinity, pH and Hardness

  • 6 May 2019

    Macassa Bay by Linda Stansfield

    I have included a recent article from the Hamilton Spectator regarding an invasive species.

  • 13 April 2019

    Pier 4 - Leander Boat Club by Bay Area Restoration Council

    NOTE: Ambient water temp. 6.5C Al/pH/hardness readings taken @ water temp. 9.7C PHOSPHATE reading was 5 ppm taken @ water temp. 19.7C ACTUAL LOCATION: 43deg10min25s N. 79deg51min58s W All sample from originally sterile plastic container, each time being rinsed 3x approx 1M from actual sampling site.

  • 30 September 2018

    Macassa Bay by Linda Stansfield

    Weather has been cooler over past several days. Still quite noticeable algae but less noticeable odour. Last week, the City of Hamilton arranged for a company to " vacumm up" some of the floating islands of algae. But it is not completely gone.

  • 18 September 2018

    Hamilton Harbour by Linda Stansfield

    There was a notable increase in rotting algae in the harbour and along the entire waterfront with a noticeable putrid odor. Before leaving the site, I noticed someone from the local paper, The Hamilton Spectator and I spoke with her briefly about the state of the harbour. She reported the city has not been very forthcoming about issues affecting the local watershed including overflow of untreated sewage entering the water, the overwhelming presence of Blue-green algae in the harbour. On Sept 19th, The Spectator posted an article about the condition of the harbour including picture and a short video where I commented about my concerns. On September 20th, the Spectator included the article in the local paper with updates from Eric Matthews, manager of safe water, City of Hamilton and a statement from Dan McKinnon, Public Works, City of Hamilton noting that issue with Blue-green algae growth was uniquely bad, and that his office is attempting to find a contractor to try skimming and vacuuming up the worst of the rotting algae from strategic locations.

  • 8 September 2018

    Macassa Bay by Linda Stansfield

    Continued increase in growth of Blue-green algae, foul smell from decaying aquatic plants and algae.

  • 31 August 2018

    Macassa Bay by Linda Stansfield

    Catfish at surface swimming, fish jumping at locations. No garbage or plastic objects observed.

  • 22 August 2018

    Binsbrook Conservation by Linda Stansfield

    At time of observation, skies were sunny with some cloud. Winds - NW 10 Knots. Small waves. Watercress visible. No evidence of any algae blooms. Gulls on the water. In last 24h, rain, thunderstorms.