Water Quality Monitoring Program

This program invites community members to become community scientists! Together, we collect and analyze water samples from the Central Algoma region to better understand the health of local waterways. We monitor key indicators such as pH, alkalinity, temperature, and conductivity to detect changes in water conditions and identify potential environmental threats.

What Are We Testing For?

  • pH

  • Alkalinity

  • Hardness

  • Chlorine

  • Conductivity

  • Water Temperature

Why is it Important?

Water sampling is important for overall ecosystem health. Especially when a waterbody is used for recreational purposes, testing the water becomes vital in avoiding health risks, algae blooms, temperature changes, high turbidity, and invasive species.

How To Get Involved?

  1. Sign up here

  2. Pick up your Water Ranger Compact Freshwater Test Kit at the Central Algoma Land Trust Conservation Centre

  3. Choose a water testing site.

  4. Join our Water Rangers Data Platform here

  5. Participate in a training session

  6. Test water monthly from May to September (or longer if time allows)

Results

The results from the project will be documented and analyzed by our team before being sent off to the Water Rangers, who will provide the data to the Great Lakes DataStream.

See Results

Thank you to the following organizations that have made this possible: