Observations
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13 August 2025
Thessalon River off Lorne St W. by Huron North Community Volunteers
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12 August 2025
Peace Park Beach by Huron North Community Volunteers
Several people swimming at beach. Wavy conditions causing some suspended sediments at the shoreline.
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11 August 2025
Lakeside Park Beach - North Shore by Huron North Community Volunteers
Garbage near receptacle🤦♀️, cigarette butts🤦♀️
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11 August 2025
Water Treatment Facility at Barbara St. by Huron North Community Volunteers
Rocky and slippery access. Rocks are slippery and rocks are green/slimy at the waters edge.
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9 August 2025
Basswood Lake by Huron North Community Volunteers
Some ducks and minnows observed at time of sampling.
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8 August 2025
Peace Park Beach by Huron North Community Volunteers
Potential pollution source from river mouth, Park/Recreation area. No birds or wildlife present today.
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7 August 2025
Thessalon River off Lorne St W. by Huron North Community Volunteers
Odour of decomposing/rotting vegetation.
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7 August 2025
Lagoon output off Peachy Street by Huron North Community Volunteers
Pollution source from sewage lagoon. Brown algae on rocks. Odour was fairly strong today.
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7 August 2025
Lake Huron by Huron North Community Volunteers
Windy day. Water has warmed considerably. The only change is the sudden change in water temperature.
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6 August 2025
Water Treatment Facility at Barbara St. by Huron North Community Volunteers
Rocks are getting slipperier and a little more precarious to walk on to get a sample, you could hear sparrows it's breezy but otherwise quiet for wildlife. I have some concerns about continuing to access this point by waiting in as the rocks are getting very slippery and could lead to a fall.
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2 August 2025
Lakeside Park Beach - North Shore by Huron North Community Volunteers
Potential pollution sources, Park/Recreation, storm water. Observed garbage from MacDonalds, Timmies, cigarette butts (yuck)
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31 July 2025
Peace Park Beach by Huron North Community Volunteers
Potential pollution source from Park/Recreation, river mouth. Wavy at beach with light winds.
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29 July 2025
Lagoon output off Peachy Street by Huron North Community Volunteers
Potential pollution source from lagoon outfall. Brown algae on rocks. Beaver lodge near sample location. Large increase in visible scum since last visit.
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26 July 2025
Lakeside Park Beach - North Shore by Huron North Community Volunteers
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25 July 2025
Water Treatment Facility at Barbara St. by Huron North Community Volunteers
Hazy humid, green slime on rocks close to shore but none beyond, 'suds' at the shore, song sparrows, blue vervain, goldenrod, fireweed, dogwood berries tho still white. Purple loosestrife present.
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23 July 2025
Peace Park Beach by Huron North Community Volunteers
Safe beach access. Potential pollution source from river mouth.
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23 July 2025
Thessalon River off Lorne St W. by Huron North Community Volunteers
A lot of geese spotted, one cormorant seen, water lilies are finished blooming.
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22 July 2025
Lagoon output off Peachy Street by Huron North Community Volunteers
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22 July 2025
Basswood Lake by Huron North Community Volunteers
Observed some ducks and minnows at time of sampling.
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18 July 2025
Lakeside Park Beach - North Shore by Community Volunteers
Training session for Debra. Potential for pollution discharge from Park, storm drain. Some seagulls on sandbar to the south. Discarded cigarette butts in the sand.