Observation

West Lagoon - West/Main Deck

Blakeburn Lagoons

Lagoon

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December 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM

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Weather observations

  • Current weather description

    Community scientist interpretation

    Cloud cover dissipating with bright sunshine and clear skies

  • Weather in the past 24hrs description

    Community scientist interpretation

    Light rain periods throughout past 24 hours

  • Current weather

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Sunny
    • Cloudy

  • Weather in the past 24hrs

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Cloudy
    • Rainy

Chemistry tests

  • Air temperature

    °C

    Water Rangers (stream thermometer) and/or weather app

    7

  • Water temperature

    °C

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (temperature)

    6.3

  • Conductivity

    μS/cm

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (conductivity)

    176

  • Oxygen

    mg/L

    Chemetrics ampoules (dissolved oxygen)

    4.5

  • Chlorine

    ppm

    Taylor teststrips (chlorine)

    0

  • pH

    Taylor teststrips (pH)

    6

  • Alkalinity

    ppm

    Taylor teststrips (alkalinity)

    30

  • Hardness

    ppm

    Taylor teststrips (hardness)

    0

Physical tests

  • Secchi depth (clarity)

    m

    Secchi disk (20 cm diameter)

    0.76

  • Water depth

    m

    Secchi disk (20 cm diameter)

    0.98

Ice watch readings

  • Ice on

    Community scientist interpretation

    Off

Notes

Relatively high turbidity levels on west lagoon continue over the fall and early winter, particularly in comparison to clear water in east lagoon. Unknown cause of this turbidity to date. Wildlife observations include a few Mallards, Bufflehead ducks, Pied-billed grebe, and Ring-necked ducks.