Location

Middle River

Middle River

Middle River in Nova Scotia

Dataset summary

Middle River has data for current_weather_description, previous_weather_description, ph, chlorine, hardness, alkalinity, conductivity, air_temperature, water_temperature, current_weather, and previous_weather from 15 May 2025 to 7 December 2025.

Observations

  • 7 December 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    2 sets of deer tracks. Squirrel tracks. Significant snow cover and cold.

  • 23 November 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water level down a little but good flow with the November rain so far.

  • 16 November 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water levels continue to be up with many rain days this month. Higher water levels washed up some vegetation including maple key seeds & branches from a beaver dam upstream. Fungi continues strong on the poplar tree for 3rd week.

  • 9 November 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water level much increased by recent rains. Fungi noticed last Sunday still thriving. This testing was done a bit later in the day than usual - early afternoon.

  • 3 November 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water level up significantly with recent rains. A flower bloom and some fungi today.

  • 26 October 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water level still low but up after recent rain & hail. Fewer leaves on the hardwoods.

  • 19 October 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water level continues low though up a bit from last Sunday. Perhaps some rain in the highlands has trickled down to the river.

  • 12 October 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Some bumble bees, fungi, fall colours vibrant & water levels continue low after some recent rainfalls. Frosty mornings some days.

  • 5 October 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water levels remain low. No significant rain lately. 2 frosty mornings this week.

  • 28 September 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    2 Kingfisher, 1 Ruffed Grouse, a few bumble bees, decaying fungi

  • 21 September 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water level continues low. Leaves ie. poplar & maple beginning to show fall colour. Recent showers have moistened the forest floor.

  • 7 September 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water level is low. More rock and gravel washed into the testing area during a recent rain. Some fungi.

  • 17 August 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Water level continues to be low though we had significant rainfall in the wee hours of Friday, August 15th.

  • 10 August 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Middle River water flow continues to be low. Many days and nights without rain.

  • 27 July 2025

    Sharon Morrow

    Queen Anne's Lace & Black Knapweed blooming. Water very low flow. Lots of exposed rock.

Location description
This location is on a point of land where Middle River meets MacRae Brook. Middle River water data is being recorded at a test site slightly upstream from where the brook flows into the river. There is always a current present so the water is always moving even when the water level drops in the warm season. Access to the water testing spot is safe most of the year though the tip of the point of land can be covered when there is a significant rainfall. The water flow/depth is also affected by snow melt from the Cape Breton Highlands.