Dataset

Thessalon Water Rangers Team

Dataset by NORDIK Institute

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 13 August 2025

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

  • 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.

  • 11 August 2025

    Lakeside Park Beach - North Shore by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Garbage near receptacle🤦‍♀️, cigarette butts🤦‍♀️

  • 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.

  • 9 August 2025

    Basswood Lake by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Some ducks and minnows observed at time of sampling.

  • 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.

  • 7 August 2025

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

    Odour of decomposing/rotting vegetation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 26 July 2025

    Lakeside Park Beach - North Shore by Huron North Community Volunteers

  • 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.

  • 23 July 2025

    Peace Park Beach by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Safe beach access. Potential pollution source from river mouth.

  • 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.

  • 22 July 2025

    Lagoon output off Peachy Street by Huron North Community Volunteers

  • 22 July 2025

    Basswood Lake by Huron North Community Volunteers

    Observed some ducks and minnows at time of sampling.

  • 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.

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