Observation

First Bridge on County Rd 28

Massassauga Marsh

Wetland

April 27, 2026 at 8:50 AM

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Weather observations

  • Weather in the past 24hrs

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Sunny
    • Cloudy
  • Current weather description

    Community scientist interpretation

    Sunny

  • Weather in the past 24hrs description

    Community scientist interpretation

    No rain

  • Current weather

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Sunny

Physical tests

  • Ice presence

    Community scientist interpretation

    Ice off

  • Secchi depth (clarity)

    Secchi disk (20 cm diameter)

    Bottom visible m

  • Water depth

    Secchi disk (20 cm diameter)

    .6 m


Chemistry tests

  • pH

    Taylor teststrips (pH)

    7.4

    Regulatory
  • Oxygen

    Chemetrics ampoules (dissolved oxygen)

    5.0 mg/L

    Regulatory
  • Hardness

    Taylor teststrips (hardness)

    175 ppm

  • Alkalinity

    Taylor teststrips (alkalinity)

    100 ppm

  • Conductivity

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (conductivity)

    318 μS/cm

  • Air temperature

    Water Rangers (stream thermometer) and/or weather app

    14 °C

  • Water temperature

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (temperature)

    11.2 °C


Notes

Sunny calm day with no rain past 24 hrs. Pair of swans on nest, Canada Geese, ducks and songbirds around.