pH (0-14)
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7.87
Cobden, ON : Muskrat Lake Public Beach
Cobden, Ontario, Canada
Observed by
Jennifer Valentine
- Observed on: Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0400
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Associated with:
Protect Our Waters - Lat: 45.6288197
- Lng: -76.877861
Observation report
See trends at this locationWater quality tests
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Dissolved oxygen mg/L
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9.1
Secchi depth m
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bottom visible
Turbidity JTU
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5.0
Alkalinity mg/L
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63.0
Water depth m
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1.5
Conductivity μS/cm
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450.0
Air temperature °C
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24.3
Water temperature °C
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16.5
Wildlife
Amphibian
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Fish
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Plant
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Bird
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Crustacean
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Invasive Species
Zebra Mussels
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Latest photos
Notes
Conditions calm, no cloud cover, sunny, 10:20 am
The purpose of this was to take sediment grab samples, monitor water quality and observe various aquatic organisms.
Equipment used: Eckman Grab Sampler
Presence of Zebra Mussels: Yes; numerous, various sizes, clumps attached to rocks and embedded into lake bottom(sediment)
Sediment grab observations: sandy/silty, dark brown sludge, fine particles, leaf matter.
Benthic Invertebrates: 1 Sawbug, 1 Pouch Snail, 1 Orb Snail, 2 Amphiod, 2 Mayfly, 3 Midge Larva, 5 Caddis Fly, 53 Zebra Mussels
Images if fish collected and released:
1.Unknown minnow with lice, 2. Blue Gill, 3. Yellow Perch and its belly/gills 4. Silver Shiner