Dataset

Thessalon Water Rangers Team

Dataset by NORDIK Institute

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 10 September 2025

    Peace Park Beach by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Very quiet morning, no wildlife present.

  • 9 September 2025

    Thessalon River off Lorne St W. by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Cormorant, snapping turtle sightings from neighbours, sounds of frogs, water foliage, clams

  • 9 September 2025

    Lagoon output off Peachy Street by Huron North Community Volunteers

  • 9 September 2025

    Water Treatment Facility at Barbara St. by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Seagulls, ducks, pulled purple loosestrife, finches, cormorants. Outdoor Thermometer not working in small kit. Questioned the temperature of the water because it did not change from turning it on.

  • 4 September 2025

    Lagoon output off Peachy Street by Huron North Community Volunteers

  • 3 September 2025

    Thessalon River off Lorne St W. by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Aquatic plants, lilly pads, freshwater clams observed at time of testing.

  • 28 August 2025

    Lagoon output off Peachy Street by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Water level down approximately 3cm over last week. Lagoon outfall potential pollution source.

  • 26 August 2025

    Thessalon River off Lorne St W. by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Lilly pads, underwater vegetation and minnows observed at time of testing.

  • 24 August 2025

    Basswood Lake by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Some ducks were present at the time of sampling.

  • 24 August 2025

    Basswood Lake by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Calm lake. More organics on surface due to rain storm and high winds

  • 22 August 2025

    Lakeside Park Beach - North Shore by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Garbage, food containers, dog poop, cig butts, plastic bottle found at time of sampling.

  • 22 August 2025

    Water Treatment Facility at Barbara St. by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Crickets, bees, suds at the shore. Safe site, all good.

  • 20 August 2025

    Lagoon output off Peachy Street by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Observed some brown algae. Sewage lagoon potential for pollution.

  • 20 August 2025

    Peace Park Beach by Huron North Community Volunteers

    No birds or wildlife at time of sampling. Several people swimming at beach. Potential pollution source from river mouth, also park/recreation area.

  • 20 August 2025

    Thessalon River off Lorne St W. by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Minnows and small fish near shore

  • 18 August 2025

    Basswood Lake by Huron North Community Volunteers

    First sample from Phillips Creek. Prior samples for this location were taken from the beachfront in Phillips Bay. Clear access to floating dock in creek. No hazards. Lush vegetation on creek banks. Lily pads and grasses at water surface.

  • 17 August 2025

    Lagoon output off Peachy Street by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Within 48h of significant rainfall (10mm or more per day) On shore winds cleared algae. Potential pollution source from sewage lagoon.

  • 15 August 2025

    Water Treatment Facility at Barbara St. by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Rocks are very slippery at sample site.

Concerns
The Thessalon Water Rangers Team is hosted by and coordinated by Thessalon's Environmental Advisory Committee in partnership with the Town Of Thessalon Sustainability Through Environmental Practices.
Intended audience
Our group or organization, Our community, Government and decision makers, Broad audience/everyone
Intended use
Benchmarking of water body or watershed health, Use in resource prioritization and decision making