Tributary of Ottawa River

Normal flow conditions for this stream. Within wetted area. Some sign downstream of recent overtopping of banks. Clear water with some organic debris moving downstream suspended in water column and along sediment interphase. Some sediment exposed as water level has recently receded after freshet.

Ruby crowned kinglet and wild leaks observed on path into sampling location.

Consistent flow all year.

Clear colourless water with minor floating organic debris travelling downstream with flow. No issues observed.

Clear and colourless. Leaf litter accumulating. Light rain during sampling.

Clear colourless water with riffles and runs and sandy substrate. Occupies most of wetted area. Minor organic debris floating downstream.

Clear colourless water with minor organic debris floating in current. Small fish observed. No change in flow rate or water level since previous weeks observation.

Clear colourless water with low turbidity (visual). Small unidentified fish (juvenile or baitfish). Minor organic debris moving downstream. Wetted width approx 55cm. Depth 5 to 10 cm. Sandy substrate. Riffles and runs.