Lake Erie

No debris in water. Evidence of water uses included swimming. There was no algae present. Water flow was steady and water level was average. Water colour was a greenish brown. The water was cloudy and there was no odor. No wildlife was present.

Abundant amounts of algae at the testing site. There was urban/road discharge visible. Water movement was between steady and surging. Water level was slightly higher than normal. Water colour was brown and water clarity was cloudy. There was an odour, due to the algae.

*Water sample was taken from a shallower lever than normal, due to the excessive amounts of algae in the lake at this testing site.

No wildlife observed. There was no discharge. There was algae that was evenly dispersed on the shoreline. Water uses included boating and people walking pets on the beach. The water flow was slow and the water level was average. Both the water colour and clarity was clear. There were no odors.

Recreational uses included swimming, fishing and boating. No algae in the water at our reference point, but some algae in the water and on the near shoreline close by. Water flow was slow and water level was average. Both water colour and clarity were clear. There was no odor. Wildlife included 1 gull.

Aquatic plants on shoreline
Some natural debris floating on water surface
Water flow was study and water level was low
Water colour was brown and cloudy
No odour was present

Birds included gulls and cormorants
Nothing observed on water surface
Water uses included fishing and boating
No algae present
Water flow was slow and water level was low relative to its normal level
Water colour and clarity were both clear
No odor was present

Small amount of floating algae in water
Urban/road discharge
Water was being used for boating and sailing, possible fishing
Water flow was steady and water level was average
Water colour and clarity was clear
Odour due to algae
Aquatic plants visible on shoreline
Identified birds included blue jays, ring billed gulls and double breasted cormorants.

Wildlife/vegetation sightings included gulls, cormorants, 1 Great Egret, Red headed woodpeckers, wasps, phragmites
Small amount of urban/road discharge
Water uses included boating and swimming
Significant cladophora which was evenly disperses and attached.
Water flow was slow and water level was average
Water was cloudy and light brown in colour
Odour due to algae.

1 cormorant and 1 gull were spotted
depth of water 0 due to layer of algae
Floating algae and natural debris on water surface
Algae was evenly dispersed
Water flow was surging and water level was average
Clarity was opaque and water colour was brown
No odour was detected

There was road/urban discharge near the testing point.
Evidence of both fishing and boating
Cladophora was present in the testing area, mostly small floating mats. Significant cladophora along shoreline.
Water flow was slow and water level was average
Water was clear and there was an odour due to the algae.
Species of bird cited included red-headed woodpecker, double-crested cormorant, herring gull, killdear, and spotted sandpiper