Lagoon

Approach to sample site is clear. Watch for debris washed up at shoreline. Algae on rocks can be slippery.
Immediate pollution source from lagoon outfall.
Someone left a baggie of dog poop at trail entrance.

Safe approach to shoreline. Algae growth at water edge makes for slippery conditions. Laggon outfall a potential pollution source.
pH reading beyond scale of colour strip. Much more algae growth noted.

Approach is safe. Caution for ticks.
Immediate pollution source as Lagoon Outfall.
Brown Algae observed at the location which is attached to the rocks.
Colour on the Teststrip for pH is darker than 8.4, however, 8.4 is the highest number in the Teststrip, therefore, 8.4 is entered as a value.
Much more algae growth. The water is cloudy and greenish. No water birds or fish noted. Aquatic plants flourishing, cattails over 5’ high. pH levels remain above Teststrip capacity to measure. Should have electronic test equipment for accurate data.

The monitoring location is as same as the last excursion.
Lagoon outfall is also a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.
Considerable algae growth since last visit.
Colour on the Teststrip for pH appears darker than 8.4, however, 8.4 is the highest number on the Teststrip so 8.4 is mentioned in the observation.

Everything on the location is the same as prior.
Lagoon outfall is also a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.
Ducks and babies, also observed fresh moose tracks on trail.

Lagoon outfall as a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.
Brown Algae observed at the location.
Geese with babies, ducks, blue heron, moose tracks on the trail.
The colour for pH on the Teststrip is darker than 8.4; however, 8.4 is the highest number on the Teststrip; therefore, 8.4 is entered as a value.

Everything is same as prior.
Lagoon outfall is one of a pollution sources in the immediate surroundings. Brown Algae observed.
Colour for pH on the Teststrip is darker than 8.4, however, 8.4 is the highest number, therefore, it is mentioned.
Large beaver house at stream outlet not previously noted. Ducks also present.

Everything is same as last monitoring.
Lagoon outfall is also a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.
Colour of pH on a Teststrip appears darker than 8.4, however, the highest number is 8.4, therefore it is mentioned in the observation.

Flat rock to water, rock bottom with soft muck underneath.
Lagoon outfall is a pollution source in the immediate surroundings.