Ottawa River

Collected benthics for the Deep River Summerfest for our #protectourwaters aquatic biology education and awareness. Consider compiling benthic sampling results into a regular submission for future research.

Sunny, partly cloudy

Wind 4km S, 52% Humidity, 102.1 kPa, TDS ppm 23. Took Leia for a swim. Sunny but not too hot. Heavy rain all day yesterday.

Sunny, Wind 7 km W, 72% Humidity, 102.3 kPa.

Played with Leia at our regular spot. Lots of people enjoying this beautiful day on the Ottawa River. A family was fishing off the dock for bass, pickerel and pike. Collected benthic samples from 2 regularly monitored areas. Dragonfly larvae, Caddisfly larvae, Scuds and Water Mites consistently noted in this area.

Wind 4 km E, 48% Humidity, 101.6 kPa, TSS ppm 30,
Collected 2 caddis fly cases and a scud that was hiding out inside one of the empty cases!

A few clouds today but overall sunny and warm. Wind 17km NW, 100.7 kPa, 70% Humidity.

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Flood waters have receded. Overcast. Calm. Warm.

Boat launch is now open for the season

Warm day. Overcast. Light wind.

Good to see the river is dropping. A lot of debris and flotsam from flooding is visible along the riverbank.

Cold, light wind, rain.
The river is very high. The boat launch is underwater and the current is very swift. A lot of debris floating along the riverbank.

A pile of sand has been been placed in the parking lot of the boat launch which appears to contain road salt. It is leaching directly into the river. A sample has been collected.