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How can I tell if my lake is healthy

WebWater clarity: The clarity of the water can be a good indicator of the health of a lake. If the water is cloudy or murky, it could be a sign of excess nutrients in the water, such as …

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Fish health and water quality

WebIn 2023, Water Rangers received funding from Ottawa’s Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP) to work with Blue Fish Canada to adapt water quality testing …

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Dissolved oxygen and algae blooms

WebHere are some general guidelines: 0-2 mg/L. Not enough oxygen to support most aquatic life. 2-4 mg/L. Only a few types of fish and insects can survive. 4-7 mg/L. Suitable for …

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Watershed Reports

WebThe Watershed Reports, first created in 2017 by WWF-Canada, are the first national-scale assessment of the state of freshwater in Canada.As of September 2023, Water Rangers …

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Cladophora in the Great Lakes, and what to do about it

WebReduce nutrient runoff. Phosphorus management remains the most appropriate course for reducing nuisance levels of Cladophora growth. You can help …

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A new and wonderful responsibility, all in the name of freshwater

WebThe reports also make note of the increased use of community-based water monitoring (CBWM). In particular, the 2020 Reports highlighted the fact that the growing …

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Browse the store

WebWater Rangers designs, produces and manages a unique combination of tools that lower barriers to water quality monitoring and water stewardship. We design water quality …

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Testing tap water at home with a water quality kit

WebWe only recommend products we fully believe in and endorse. Tap Score tap water testing kit. While our water quality testkits are best for lakes and oceans, groups like Tap Score …

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Reporting harmful algal blooms (HABs)

WebWhen you’re out sampling with your Water Rangers kit and enjoying nature, the last thing you want to encounter is green, smelly algae. But harmful algal blooms …

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Exploring water clarity with a DIY Secchi disk

WebSome common values for water clarity in different environments. What affects water clarity? Several factors can influence water clarity: Particles: Sediments, such as rocks and soil, …

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pH in freshwater

WebAlgae blooms. Harmful algae is a growing concern for lakes and are made worse by excess nutrients from human activity. Algae blooms have an optimum pH between 8.2 – 8.7 and …

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What is water quality data

WebWater quality data tells the story of our waters’ health. At Water Rangers, we often like to say that each observation we take is like a snapshot in time. When we take a water …

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