AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Ajax East and West storm sewers and Richmond Hill stormwater pond (Greater Toronto Area) water chemistry monitoring (2020-2022)

The data presented here are from just under two years of intensive sampling of stormwater in two sewersheds in Ajax and a stormwater pond in Richmond Hill. The sampled stormwater was then analyzed for a suite of chemistry parameters to give information about: the major anions, major cations, phosphorus (P) speciation (dissolved reactive P, total dissolved P, total P), dissolved organic and inorganic carbon, electrical conductivity, pH, nitrogen speciation (ammonium, nitrate, nitrite), total suspended solids, and road salt ions (sodium, chloride). This sampling was done in collaboration with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the City of Richmond Hill as part of a Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Strategic Partnerships Grant.
The other organizations that supported the collection of this data by supporting site set up and/or site access were: the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the City of Richmond Hill.

Organization: DataStream
Municipality of Val-des-Monts: Lac Mcmullin

Following the adoption of the Water Master Plan on May 5, 2020, the Municipality of Val des Monts began monitoring water quality in May 2021. The selection of water bodies was made according to the human forces to which they are subject. The bodies of water most likely to be subject to anthropogenic forces, for example, housing development, the presence of roads, and the proximity of agricultural land, were selected.

Organization: DataStream
CIMP 210: Development of a Biological Monitoring Program to Detect Change in Stream Health Along the Dempster–Inuvik–Tuktoyaktuk-Corridor

The objective of this project is to establish stream biomonitoring program along the DITC to study the effects of road development on stream ecosystem health. We used the Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) protocol (e.g., using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of environmental condition), collect water quality measurements along the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway and Dempster Highway north of Tsiigehtchic. The results of this project will produce important information on the severity of ecological impacts in streams associated with road development in the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA) and Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) that can be used by resource boards to develop management plans protecting aquatic habitat and ecosystem services. This project was funded by the Cumulative Impacts Monitoring Program (Project CIMP#210) and reflects a collaboration between researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Organization: DataStream
Flowing Waters Information System Temperature Data

This dataset includes monitored air and water temperature across Ontario since 1990. The data were collected by multiple organizations for a variety of purposes (collection organization names are listed in the Result Comment of this dataset). 

This dataset includes only a portion of a larger dataset available on FWIS (https://www.comap.ca/fwis. ), which includes maximum air temperature and predicted maximum water temperature and a standardized water temperature, for records that meet the criteria for applying the algrorithms. The FWIS dataset represents a summary of the two module types from within OSAP that provide varying methods of measuring stream and air temperature. Those being the rapid and standard methods.  To fully apply the standard method water temperature is recorded between 3:45 and 5:00 when  maximum air temperature would be greater or equal to 24 C.  Such measures ensure that the stream is approaching maximum temperature for that day and enables summer maximum or standardized temperature to be calculated for the site. Air temperature at the site is also often recorded when the water temperature is recorded on site. It is used as a backup for analysis,  but is not necessary.  If either the maximum air temperature is lower than this value or the temperature is recorded outside this window, it is considered a rapid assessment value.  Users can conclude that the stream gets to a maximum of at least the value recorded but is likely to exceed this value at some point during the summer.  Note that many observations have been extracted from digital temperature recorders (the diagnostic method), with summer maximum temperatures extracted along with air temperature data from other sources.  These are generally identified as those records with more than one decimal point.  

Guidance for the FWIS dataset methods are from:
Stanfield, L. W. (Ed.). 2010. Stream assessment protocol for southern Ontario.  Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, internal publication.

Organization: DataStream
Municipality of Val-des-Monts: Lac Mcgregor

Following the adoption of the Water Master Plan on May 5, 2020, the Municipality of Val des Monts began monitoring water quality in May 2021. The selection of water bodies was made according to the human forces to which they are subject. The bodies of water most likely to be subject to anthropogenic forces, for example, housing development, the presence of roads, and the proximity of agricultural land, were selected.

Organization: DataStream
GRCA Monthly Water Quality Monitoring

Surface water quality has been monitored intensively across the GRCA since 2002; however, some water quality stations have been monitored since the 1960s and 1970s through the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN). Over the past decade, the following programs have been implemented by the GRCA either independently or in partnership with other agencies: (A) PWQMN – evaluation and trending background surface water quality to understand general location and cause of water quality problems. (B) High Water Event Monitoring – evaluation of surface water quality related to high flows caused by rainfall or snowmelt. (C) Ganaraska Region Water Quality Monitoring Network - evaluation and trending background surface water quality to understand general location and cause of water quality problems throughout a watershed. (D) Baseflow Water Quality Monitoring - evaluation of background surface water quality to understand general location and cause of water quality problems during baseflow conditions. (E) Chloride Monitoring - Evaluation and trending background chloride concentrations to understand general location and concentrations of chloride through the GRCA.

Organization: DataStream
Swim Drink Fish Edmonton Hub Water Quality Monitoring

The Swim Drink Fish Edmonton Hub Water Quality Monitoring Program collects water quality data from the North Saskatchewan River in the Edmonton region at sites where our community actively uses the water for recreation, yet there is no water quality data that can help recreational water users make an informed decision about when and where they can enter the water. A greater population is seeking information about places across Edmonton to access the North Saskatchewan River. The ultimate goal of our work is to bring recognition to the NSR as a water body of immense value to the community (human and non-human) and protect it from future pollution events. 

The NSR is the heart of many in the Edmonton community's connection to water.  This data supports their ability to connect to that water safely. 

This project was launched with the gracious support of the Edmonton Oilers and the University of Alberta. The Edmonton hub is supported by the many people who donate to Swim Drink Fish Canada.

Organization: DataStream
Fox Point Lake Water Quality Monitoring Dataset

The Fox Point Lake Water Quality Monitoring Committee was appointed by the Municipality of the District of Chester in
  2014, in response to ongoing concerns about the water quality of Fox Point Lake and the Aspotogan Ridge development
  project in Mill Cove, NS. Aspotogan Ridge will be a 550-acre family lifestyle community, with the construction of over
  500 residential units and an 18-hole golf course planned over the next several years. Residents of Fox Point Lake have
  documented several siltation run-off events in the lake during construction of the golf course, leading to concerns over
  the impacts of the development project on the health of Fox Point Lake and its drainage basin.

  The Water Quality Monitoring Committee was tasked with developing a Water Quality Monitoring Program to document the
  baseline water quality conditions of Fox Point Lake and track any changes in the health of the lake over the course of
  the development project. In 2015, Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation was contracted to develop this monitoring program,
  provide training and assistance to a group of volunteers, and to analyze and report on the water quality results of the
  initial monitoring period and subsequent years. Monitoring of the lake and its inlet and outlet streams has taken place
  from May to October of each year since 2015.

  This program is funded by the Municipality of the District of Chester and the Aspotogan Heritage Trust and supported by
  a dedicated group of volunteers.

Organization: DataStream
Peninsula Streams Water Temperature Monitoring

This project utilizes HOBO tidbit water temperature loggers (UTBI-001) to collect water temperature data in three streams: Tetayut Creek, Hagan-Graham Creek, and Millstream. The loggers were strategically deployed in Summer 2023 to capture continuous temperature measurements, allowing for insights into temporal variations and thermal profiles. The findings will enhance understanding of stream thermal regimes and their impact on aquatic organisms, supporting informed management decisions for conservation.

Organization: DataStream
Living Lakes Canada - National Lake Blitz

The Living Lakes Canada's National Lake Blitz Project was born out of the continuing need to help people across the country understand climate change impacts on the health of our lake ecosystems. Lake Blitz participants help create a ‘snapshot’ of lake health in Canada by collecting temperature readings and photo observations at their local lake 2 times per month from May to September each year.

Rising water temperatures are an important sign of climate change impacts on lake health. Warmer temperatures lead to increases in bacteria, invasive species, toxic algal blooms, and loss of habitat for fish and other wildlife. This not only affects water quality and quantity, but recreation, cultural activities, and local economies as well.

Photos help create a snapshot of a lake’s biodiversity and capture any visible threats like invasive species or pollution.

Volunteers are instructed to take temperature readings by submerging the thermometer at least 4 inches in 1 meter deep water. Photo observations are taken using camera phones or digital cameras and capture the lake, shoreline, water colour, wildlife and any invasive species.

This dataset captures all of the temperature and observational data gathered in 2022 from the following provinces and territories: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon.

This data and photo observations can be found on the Lake Blitz Observation Map at lakeblitz.livinglakescanada.ca. 

This data set can also be downloaded on Living Lakes Canada's Columbia Basin Water Hub: https://data.cbwaterhub.ca/dataset/2022-national-lake-blitz

Organization: DataStream
Municipality of Val-des-Monts: Lac Trout

Following the adoption of the Water Master Plan on May 5, 2020, the Municipality of Val des Monts began monitoring water quality in May 2021. The selection of water bodies was made according to the human forces to which they are subject. The bodies of water most likely to be subject to anthropogenic forces, for example, housing development, the presence of roads, and the proximity of agricultural land, were selected.

Organization: DataStream
Municipality of Val-des-Monts: Lac Harwood

Following the adoption of the Water Master Plan on May 5, 2020, the Municipality of Val des Monts began monitoring water quality in May 2021. The selection of water bodies was made according to the human forces to which they are subject. The bodies of water most likely to be subject to anthropogenic forces, for example, housing development, the presence of roads, and the proximity of agricultural land, were selected.

Organization: DataStream
Wolastoq (Saint John River) Community-Based Temperature Monitoring Data

Monitoring locations were selected based on filling spatial gaps in the existing temperature monitoring network, by selecting a range of stream size and temperature classifications using the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Freshwater Stream Classifications, and in consultation with local community groups.  The data will be useful for thermal modelling, fish habitat assessment, evaluation of diurnal (i.e. daily) fluctuations, comparison to guidelines for aquatic species, and many other anticipated uses.  Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) provided data logger equipment on long-term loan as well as technical advice on proposed monitoring locations, data logger setup, and deployment techniques.  Atlantic Water Network (AWN) provided coordination and advice to community groups on the data uploading procedure for Atlantic DataStream.  Community groups provided staff and volunteers to deploy and maintain the data loggers, to download the data, and to upload the data to Atlantic DataStream.

Organization: DataStream
LaHave River Water Quality Monitoring

Coastal Action initiated the LaHave River Watershed Project (LRWP) in 2007, in response to increasing public concern over the health of the river, with a goal of identifying and reducing environmental degradation in the watershed.  Over the years, this project has involved water quality monitoring, habitat assessment and restoration, invasive species research, and community outreach.  The LRWP is guided by an advisory committee comprised of government, academic, industry, non-profit, and citizen representatives and is funded by multiple partners.

Organization: DataStream
Municipality of Val-des-Monts: Lac Grand

Following the adoption of the Water Master Plan on May 5, 2020, the Municipality of Val des Monts began monitoring water quality in May 2021. The selection of water bodies was made according to the human forces to which they are subject. The bodies of water most likely to be subject to anthropogenic forces, for example, housing development, the presence of roads, and the proximity of agricultural land, were selected.

Organization: DataStream
Municipality of Val-des-Monts: Lac Champeau

Following the adoption of the Water Master Plan on May 5, 2020, the Municipality of Val des Monts began monitoring water quality in May 2021. The selection of water bodies was made according to the human forces to which they are subject. The bodies of water most likely to be subject to anthropogenic forces, for example, housing development, the presence of roads, and the proximity of agricultural land, were selected.

Organization: DataStream
ACAP Cape Breton Temperature Monitoring

ACAP Cape Breton is an environmental non-profit organization that offers the knowledge that Cape Bretoners need to make greener choices, and works directly on practical solutions that help protect and restore our natural environment.

 Since its beginning in 1992, ACAP Cape Breton has evolved into a dynamic group that integrates environmental, social and economic factors into projects focusing on action, education and ecosystem planning.

In September of 2021, our stream restoration crew re-established an in-stream temperature monitoring program. This program aims to provide annual temperature readings in current, planned and potential restoration sites. This data will help to inform us of the impact of our work and of sites that may require attention in the future.

Organization: DataStream
Keewatin - Southern Baffin Island Long-term Water Quality Monitoring Data

Long-term freshwater quality monitoring data for sites in the Keewatin – Southern Baffin Island Basin for the past 15 years or longer for nutrients, metals, major ions, and other physical-chemical variables are included in this dataset. Monitoring is conducted by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to assess water quality status and long-term trends, detect emerging issues, establish water quality guidelines and track the effectiveness of remedial measures and regulatory decisions. The information informs the Lake Winnipeg Basin Initiative and supports activities of the Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWB). Most recent data can be downloaded from the following link: https://data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca/data/substances/monitor/national-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data/keewatin-southern-baffin-island-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data-canada-s-north/?lang=en

Organization: DataStream
Benthos Overview: Temperature Data from the Small Stream Health Monitoring Program

Benthos Overview is a voluntary health monitoring program for small streams using benthic macroinvertebrates as a biological indicator. The scientific rigor demonstrated in this program, the expertise of the Water Education and Ecomonitoring Group (G3E) and the close collaboration of the MELCC in this project, allow people with little or no experience in the field of benthic macroinvertebrates to make a scientifically valid diagnosis of the overall health of their watercourse. Temperature data was taken as part of phase 2 of the G3E project Monitored Rivers, Adapting for the Future (2021-2024), a project funded by the Action-Climat Québec program. The purpose of this monitoring is to integrate temperature data into the SurVol Benthos program to document the effects of climate change on benthic macroinvertebrate populations, with the possible aim of adapting to climate change.

Organization: DataStream
Shediac Bay Watershed monitoring of the Shediac and Scoudouc rivers

Water quality monitoring began in the Shediac Bay Watershed during the water classification program in 1999-2001. Basic physical measurements were then taken at the same 18 sites from 1999 - 2005. In 2007, the sampling was restarted by analyzing E. coli, total coliforms, nitrate-nitrogen and phosphorus. The water quality monitoring program is used to support and detect the need for remediation actions and measures to help improve and protect water quality. It is also used to complete detailed sanitary surveys and establish the status of our rivers. Such monitoring helps determine if changes to the water quality occur and if sections of the stream or river remain suitable for aquatic life. It is of utmost importance to have accurate and continuous data of water parameters for the watershed. This allows for effective management strategies and the creation of strategic plans. The water monitoring program is funded by the NB department of Environment and local government through the NB Environmental Trust Fund.

Organization: DataStream
eDNA Water Quality

Water quality testing has been incorporated into our eDNA sampling project titled Merging Advanced Technologies with Traditional Knowledge for Species at Risk Protection in order to evaluate the health of the water bodies. We use a YSI multiparameter digital water quality meter to test parameters such as: water temperature, conductivity, pH, total dissolved solids and dissolved oxygen. Sampling locations reflect areas of interest as stated by members in the asserted territory of the North Slave Métis Alliance.

Organization: DataStream
Thornton Creek Water Quality Monitoring Program

Thornton Creek Enhancement Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining and building salmon stocks in Barkley Sound, as well as facilitating educational and research opportunities. The objective of the Thornton Creek Water Quality Monitoring Program is to create quality, long-term datasets that can be used for research and stewardship by building partnerships with other local organizations and indigenous governments. The rivers that we enhance and/or monitor support critical salmon populations and are susceptible to logging, pollution, mining and human impacts. This makes gathering baseline data on the quality of these watersheds very important. The program periodically collects physio-chemical parameters at 8 sites throughout 7 Rivers that feed into Barkley Sound.

This program is made possible thanks to the support in part from the Department of Fisheries and Ocean and the Pacific Salmon Foundation, as well as the partnership with Toquaht Nation, Ucluelet First Nation and Redd Fish Restoration. This project is funded by donations to the Thornton Creek Enhancement  Society.

Organization: DataStream
RivTemp--VisionH2O

RivTemp is a partnership between universities, federal and provincial agencies, watershed organizations and Atlantic salmon conservation organizations.
RivTemp aims to bring together organizations concerned with water temperature issues in Atlantic salmon rivers; to centralize temperature data collected by different organizations on a variety of rivers in Eastern Canada (RivTemp database) and to develop thermal metrics relevant to the development of salmon protection tools and protocols. 
The establishment of the RivTemp network and its database was made possible by the financial contribution of the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation (ASCF) and the participation of numerous partners active in the salmon river thermal monitoring program.
For more information visit http://rivtemp.ca/

Organization: DataStream
City of Calgary Watershed Surface Water Quality Data

This dataset contains results for the City of Calgary's Watershed Monitoring Program. The program monitors surface water quality across a network of sites that include rivers, tributaries, and reservoirs within the Calgary region. Sampling locations have been added, removed, or modified over time. Grab sampling methodologies are used for sample collection.

The City of Calgary – Water Quality Services uses approved and documented analytical testing methodologies, and the City of Calgary laboratory is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. Quality Assurance programs track and ensure consistent laboratory performance. Newer analytical techniques and instrumentation may result in changes in data over time, such as method detection limits and accredited testing parameters. Users of the dataset should exercise caution when comparing water quality results over time. Additionally, as data quality standards have improved over time, users may notice formatting inconsistencies throughout the dataset.

Results are uploaded daily after laboratory review and approval for release. More recent data should be used with caution as, although infrequent, results may change based on potentially required reanalysis. Any result change will be reflected in the dataset upon subsequent data upload.

Organization: DataStream
CIMP231

CIMP231 is a stream biomonitoring study in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region investigating the impacts of beaver dams on biodiversity, food web structure and stream health. With the help of community members from Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk, grab samples were collected and sent to Environment and Climate Change Canada's National Laboratory for Environmental Testing at the Canada Centre for Inland Waters in Burlington, Ontario. This data is used to predict changes in benthic diversity and food web structure.

Organization: DataStream