Cold Water Creek

The algae that was growing at different locations on this water body has disappeared. There is no evidence of the algae that has been present since January 2025. There is no upstream or down. The Elodea canadennis is taking over, and is now almost fully covering the growing submerged forget-me-nots. the grass and sedges have begun to change colour at this location. There was no wildlife present.

The forget-me-nots are growing submerged but are not blooming. There is an abundance of Waterweed (Elodea canadensis). It is not brazialian elodea but of course water bodies should continuously be observed for new aquatic vegetation and aware of invasive species and their physical characteristics.

No evidence of beavers at this location currently. The culverts are slightly blocked but they have been this way since the spring.

The algae is unique at this location and continue sto be. The round puck of algae that resembles moss continues to change form and grow. Currently the balls are below the ample site although they were at the sample site in the spring and last fall. There are other forms and or species of algae at this location that can be seen above and below the sample location. They are continued to be observed.

The algae growth at the main flow pre-culvert is growing, and the other aquatic plants . New puck formations on the tree stumps.
The road was busy, 11 cars drove past while monitoring.
The milfoil is intriguing, it has up and downstream rapidly.

Forget-me nots floating and attached to right bank- across from site.
There is an abundance of aquatic plants at this location and water forget-me-nots that are fully submerged under the water growing. There is multiple kinds of algae growth, but it is uncertain what type each one is. Lots of fine particles of natural debris floating in the water.

The grasses, sedges and wildflowers have grown abundant and have taken over the trail and the banks of the creek. It is hard to see the ground when travelling to the sample site. The left bank edge is covered and grasses and it is hard to get to the surface water.
There were wildflowers blooming, no signs or sounds from wildlife. There are multiple types of algae present not sure if they are different species, too hard to tell.

The grass is very high, and is obstructing visibility for footing. There is holes and rocks that can not be seen through grass. There could be wildlife hidden in the grass, beware.
The grassess were high and some were going to seed. There is a mixture of wildflowers. There is aquatic vegatation present such as millifoil and algae. There is for-get -me -nots that are blooming on the shoreline. There are FMN that are fully submerged underwater and have grown underwater. The algae is dark green puck shaped and long strings that resemble cladaphoria. There was no wildlife present but there was a lot of traffic in this rural area for a Saturday morning.

The site is safe to access, there is long grass which could stop community members from safely accessing the site. Be sure to watch your step , and be careful on slippery rocks.
There was lots of bugs, please wear bug spray. The grass are long and ticks in the grass will climb up your pants. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Watch your footing. there are hidden rocks in the grasses.
There was several aquatic plants- see photos. Should be identified. Elodea Canadensis. And what looks like water forget-me-nots but they are completely submerged and are located in the middle of the creek. I am not sure of the identification BUT they do appear to be. Check into this.
The types of Algae visible are unique. They are formed around sediment, and look in different shapes.

The site is safe to access but the water should not be entered by the culvert as the flow is moving fast and is strong. There is a lot of natural debris upstream from the culvert that if dislodged could create additional safety concerns in the near future. Odour: Decomposing/Rotting.
There were a lot of black flies, and mosquitos. There were several types of aquatic vegetation that has grown including algae, water forget-me -nots and Vernal Water-starwort and Eldoea canadensis. The water was brown and cloudy possibly from the rainfall event throughout the last 24hrs. The substrate has changed since last monitoring season- there is more sand then last season. There is an abundance of debris blocking the culverts slowing the water and increasing the depth- possibly creating the cloudy appearance. This is not due to a beaver but rather debris that has locked up at the culvert entrances. There is much more natural debris such as whole trees in the bottom of the creek that were not visible to the naked eye last monitoring season.

Safe to monitor.