Tawatinaw River

The lagoon was frozen. Couldn't take tests.

The game trail to the lagoon is being well travelled.

Many water insects were scooting around. The water was much cloudier than the last visit and water vegetation had died back. While the Tawatinaw is very low, the pond seems to be about the same level or slightly higher than the last visit.

Deer scat on the well-used game trail to the pond.

The water level seems to be stable. There have recently been ducks and a blue heron on the pond.

The water is clear but overgrown with an aquatic plant, possibly coontail.

We observed a family of ducks, a small shorebird, and a tiny fish.

I can't confirm if there is a connection between the Tawatinaw and the pond. It doesn't seem like there is a direct channel.

It's not observable from the trail or the testing area, but it seems that there is isn't much flow going from the river to the lagoon.

The aquatic plant that was thick through the entire lagoon had a small white flower.

There were less Styrofoam balls, which means they were eaten by wildlife or washed away.

There is a pollution event occurring at this site and further downstream. There are small styrofoam balls littered along the banks. They are likely being washed downstream into the Athabasca when the water levels are high or there is heavy rain.

The water was clear but with some scum and thick with a water plant (id?)

Saw a small frog, some empty snail shells and bird scat.

Didn't observe if the lagoon is still connected to the Tawatinaw. It has been connected through a small channel.

Didn't see any evidence that there was any water foul here. Deer and beaver activity. The water was opaque with a greenish-yellow hue. Shore covered in styrofoam pellets.