Dufferin Islands Nature Area

Niagara River

Ontario, Canada

Note that the exact sampling location may need to be adjusted. The suggested sampling site is one of the first footbridges to the island when leaving the parking area along the south side of Dufferin Isle Drive. Water samples are collected using a throw-bucket.

Location created by
Kiersten McCutcheon

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Observations summary

Fish
3
Plant
4
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Insect
4
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Bird
4

Observation tests summary

Air temperature °C
27.0 Latest
10.7 Average
Water temperature °C
23.3 Latest
7.4 Average
Chloride ppm
71.0 Latest
59.2 Average
Conductivity μS/cm
245 Latest
305 Average
Alkalinity mg/L
100 Latest
110 Average
Hardness mg/L
100 Latest
125 Average
Dissolved oxygen mg/L
10.0 Latest
11.0 Average
Chlorine ppm
0.0 Latest
0.0 Average
Secchi depth m
0.0 Latest
0.0 Average
Water depth m
1.4 Latest
1.4 Average
pH (0-14)
8.4 Latest
8.4 Average

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