Storm Water
Ontario, Canada
This water body is a Storm Water.
- Group: NORDIK Institute : Sault Ste. Marie Water Rangers Team
- Site ID: SSM-20
- Lat: 46.5178569
- Lng: -84.2447305
- Waterbody Type: Creek
- Timezone: America/Toronto
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St. Mary's river water was flowing/blowing back into the stormwater drainage area, bringing mats of floating green algae, scum and wood debris. Minnows and green frogs were observed in water.
Brown attached algae observed at the location.
Someone dumps waste at this location.
Minnows present. Raccoon tracks on bank. Invasive Purple loosestrife on trail. Cardboard in water via stormwater drain.
Yard waste recently dumped at trailhead, including bags of lawn clippings and lilac branches. This waste blocks trail access on one side.
Brown Algae observed at the location.
Oily sheen was below sample site, green frog, mallard duck with 2 ducklings
Accessible area.
Brown Algae observed at the location.
The location is safe to access.
Brown Algae observed at the location.
No hazards.
Stormwater is a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.
Pair of geese with goslings.
No hazards.
Stormwater is a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.
Mallard ducks in vicinity
WEAR GLOVES AT THIS SITE. Stormwater and Iron-oxidizing bacteria are also pollution sources in the immediate surroundings. Odour: Decomposing/Rotting. There were several birds here, a Baltimore oriole and black junco. There were no water fowl on the water. There was more garbage and plastics present (see photos ) but I did not have a bag to pickup the items.