Tawatinaw River
Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
This is a lagoon that was created when the river was straightened for the Hwy 55 bridge project. Depending on the water level in the Tawatinaw, this lagoon can sometimes be connected to the river. Water from the highway and a large culvert add runoff. The water is still.
The area is sheltered and is visited by various wildlife. Evidence of deer and beaver.
Location created by
Lisa Allan
- Group: Athabasca Watershed Council : Tawatinaw Watershed Working Group
- Lat: 54.7205678
- Lng: -113.277905
- Waterbody Type: Lagoon
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
Latest photos
Tawatinaw River : Tawatianw River Lagoon - Athabasca
Observed on
2024-11-11
The lagoon was frozen. Couldn't take tests. The game trail to the lagoon is being well travelled.
Tawatinaw River : Tawatianw River Lagoon - Athabasca
Observed on
2024-10-07
Many water insects were scooting around. The water was much cloudier than the last visit and wate...
Tawatinaw River : Tawatianw River Lagoon - Athabasca
Observed on
2024-09-09
The water level seems to be stable. There have recently been ducks and a blue heron on the pond.
Tawatinaw River : Tawatianw River Lagoon - Athabasca
Observed on
2024-08-09
The water is clear but overgrown with an aquatic plant, possibly coontail. We observed a fami...
Tawatinaw River : Tawatianw River Lagoon - Athabasca
Observed on
2024-07-06
It's not observable from the trail or the testing area, but it seems that there is isn't much flo...
Tawatinaw River : Tawatianw River Lagoon - Athabasca
Observed on
2024-06-11
There is a pollution event occurring at this site and further downstream. There are small styrofo...
Tawatinaw River : Tawatianw River Lagoon - Athabasca
Observed on
2024-04-29
Didn't see any evidence that there was any water foul here. Deer and beaver activity. The water w...