St. Marys River
Ontario, Canada
46.495247 -84.297376
- Group: NORDIK Institute/SSMRCA : Sault Ste. Marie Water Rangers Task Team
- Site ID: SSM-18
- Lat: 46.4952016
- Lng: -84.297452
- Waterbody Type: River
- Timezone: America/Toronto
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Some Algae, a bird, some boulders
Sloppy way to the site, rocks and pebbles near the shore, snowy and windy weather, shrubs and small trees near the shore, and the water is wavy.
Sloppy way, presence of rocks and pebbles on the shore, presence of shrubs and some trees, presence of piece of wood near the site, partial canopy
Small wood pieces through the way, the presence of rocks and pebbles
Slippery from bank to shoreline. Cyanobacteria present all over the shoreline - a few groups visually seen floating in the water. But mostly on the beach.
Watch out for the rock formations along the bank, and watch footing along the path to the shorefront. Spring turnover. St. Mary's was rough, white caps, and very windy and snowy. The water was cloudy and whitish. The water was much higher compared to previous site visits. The rock riparian is touching the water and is partially submerged compared to not being touched by water last visit. There were no boats in visibility on the river.
"People were walking in the rocks with dogs. Three dogs in 15 minute.
No transportation occurring on the river. Wind blowing south so small ripple moving north against flow. Salix was nice and bright red and pink. Water from wetted to bank appears low water right now. "
Sloppy way, small shrubs and some trees, windy, Pebbles near the shore.
Small shrubs and some trees, Sloppy way, Pebbles near the shore along with some rocks
Steady flow of water, No plant decay or waste found, no animals swimming, stones changing the wave current, crystal clear water.