Small Beach

Lake Erie

Crystal Beach, Ontario, Canada

Small Beach is located at Crystal Beach Waterfront Park and Boat Launch.

Location created by
Gabrielle Parent-Doliner

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There was some natural debris on the water surface. No immediate discharge. Evidence of boating. No algae was present. Water flow was steady and water level was average. Water colour and clarity were both clear. There was no odor present. There was aquatic plant-life along the shoreline. Gulls and Canada Geese were also observed.

24 Aug 10:30 by Mike Pressacco

No debris in water, although some debris on the bottom of the lake was being lifted by the waves to the surface. Evidence of water uses included boating. There was algae present, small amounts spread out along the shoreline. Water flow was surging and water level was a bit higher than normal. Water colour was a greenish yellow. The water was cloudy and there was no odor. No wildlife was present.

10 Aug 10:40 by Mike Pressacco

Aquatic plants and significant algae in water. This included some floating mat. Algae thinned as you got further away from the dock along the shoreline. Evidence of both swimming and boating. Water flow was slow and water level average. Water colour was greenish yellow and clear. Odour was detected, likely due to algae.. No wildlife was observed.

27 Jul 10:15 by Mike Pressacco

Approximately 15 Canada Geese in area. Evidence of swimming and boating. Algae within first 0.5 m of the lake, but then clear after that. There were also small amounts of white foam in the water. Water Flow was steady and water level was average. Water colour was clear and water clarity was very clear. There was no odour.

13 Jul 10:30 by Mike Pressacco

Moderate amounts of algae at the testing site. Water movement was between steady and surging. Water level was slightly higher than normal. Water colour was brownish green and water clarity was cloudy. There were no odours. There were several seagulls in the area.

30 Jun 10:25 by Mike Pressacco

Birds observed included 1 gull, 7 Canada Geese and a small black bird. there were also some dead fish on the beach. There was no discharge. There was somewhat significant algae that was evenly dispersed on the shoreline. Water uses included boating. The water flow was slow and the water level was average. Both the water colour and clarity was clear. There were no odors.

15 Jun 10:25 by Mike Pressacco