South Sask at River Landing in Saskatoon

South Saskatchewan River

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Section of river close to downtown area of City of Saskatoon. There is a storm drainage pipe immediately upstream of the site, and a bridge under construction immediately downstream. Riverbank is sandy and vegetated, with a soft sediment bottom. River depth and flow is measured farther downstream within the city limits. Water level and discharge information available.

*This area is a "brownfield site" - formerly the site of an electrical power plant. The pumphouse remains standing nearby, and is known to contain hazardous materials. This site was
known to have environmental contamination as soils had been impacted through the
presence of fly ash from burning coal. The power plant had been previously demolished
and the site remediated to commercial/industrial standards. However, to facilitate residential
and public use of the site, the City of Saskatoon engaged a contractor to supervise
remediation of the site to residential standards.

Location created by
Raea Gooding

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South Saskatchewan River : South Sask at River Landing in Saskatoon

Observed on
2020-10-25

I sampled in my regular spot, as well as a separate opportunistic sample directly from drain outf...

South Saskatchewan River : South Sask at River Landing in Saskatoon

Observed on
2020-09-27

River discharge approximately 115 m3/s

South Saskatchewan River : South Sask at River Landing in Saskatoon

Observed on
2020-08-30

River flow ~ 150 m3/s

South Saskatchewan River : South Sask at River Landing in Saskatoon

Observed on
2020-06-28

Lots of buzzing insects (heard, not seen), as well as ants. Water level seems normal

South Saskatchewan River : South Sask at River Landing in Saskatoon

Observed on
2020-05-31

Lots of vegetation around site. Signs of bird activity (droppings, bird calls)