St. Marys River

Watch out for the branches, watch out the steps.

Saw two ducks male and female, The water is clear, and cold, the weather was windy and sunny, and people jogging around the area. This survey is done by a trainee (Jasmine).

Evidence of birds and animals, small and big rocks.

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. "