AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
IISD Experimental Lakes Area: Ice Phenology and Thickness

The IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) Ice Phenology and Thickness data package provides two types of ice data from multiple lakes in northwestern Ontario, Canada. Ice phenology is the timing of when lakes freeze over in the fall and thaw out in the spring, and ice cover duration for each winter. Ice thickness is the measured total depth of ice at locations on each of the frozen lakes.

The ice phenology data consists of a row for each ice-on date, ice-off date, and ice duration period for each lake, including the associated sampling method and any comments. The ice thickness table has a row for each total ice thickness measurement of a frozen lake on a specific date. Although this dataset includes data from a number of lakes, Lake 239 has the longest and most consistent data record, for both ice phenology and thickness.

This dataset on Lake Winnipeg DataStream is also published in parallel at the Environmental Data Initiative (EDI) repository (https://portal.edirepository.org/nis/revisionbrowse?scope=edi&identifier=1785). The only differences are: the formatting of data and metadata, the inclusion on EDI of additional data for the individual layer measurements in the ice thickness dataset (snow, slush, white ice, and black ice), and the inclusion on EDI of three additional metadata files (a CSV table of location coordinates and record counts, a PDF information sheet for ice phenology, and a PDF information sheet for ice thickness). For additional data about our lakes, see our bathymetry data package:  https://portal.edirepository.org/nis/revisionbrowse?scope=edi&identifier=1276

Organization: DataStream
Arctic Coast-Islands Basin Long-term Water Quality Monitoring Data

Long-term freshwater quality monitoring data for over 10 sites in the Arctic Coast-Islands 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) and in collaboration with Parks Canada 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.

Organization: DataStream
ACAP Cape Breton Water Quality Data - Stream Restoration (2014-2017)

Data was collected during stream restoration efforts in these areas. Water quality monitoring shows change over the course of four years (2014-2017) both before and after digger logs, deflectors, debris jam removals, etc. were completed. 

This data was collected to monitor change in chemical makeup to ensure our restoration efforts contributed to more favorable salmonid habitat in these water bodies over the course of time.

Organization: DataStream
Churchill River Basin Long-term Water Quality Monitoring Data

Long-term freshwater quality monitoring data for sites in the Churchill River 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/churchill-river-basin-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data/?lang=en

Organization: DataStream
RivTemp--SBWA

"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
Fraser Riverkeeper Vancouver Community-Based Water Monitoring Program

The False Creek Water Monitoring Program, is a community science initiative by Fraser Riverkeeper, a Swim Drink Fish initiative. It was launched in the summer of 2018 on Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia. Water samples at seven locations in and around False Creek were collected and processed weekly by staff and volunteer monitoring teams. Samples were analysed for E. coli levels at our new in-house Swim Drink Fish IDEXX lab and results shared with the public through the Swim Guide app. 
The program found that water quality in False Creek generally meets government guidelines. Bacteria levels are highest in the easternmost part of False Creek, near Olympic Village. After our first summer on the water, we recommend expanding the program to monitor year-round. This would improve our understanding of water quality during the rainy months and provide water quality information to the many people who use False Creek all year long. We also recommend collecting more samples at each location, to refine our testing results.

Organization: DataStream
Joe Brook Habitat Assessment

Habitat assessments were conducted along Joe Brook during the summer of 2021, covering a total distance of 7.7 km. In-situ data was collected with a Hanna probe every 100 meters. Channel characteristics, substrate characteristics and riparian characteristics were collected every 25 meters. The idea was establish baseline data and to get an idea of the state of the habitat. The New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund provided the funding that made this project possible.

Organization: DataStream
DFO PSEC Community Stream Monitoring (CoSMo)

These data are collected as part of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Pacific Science Enterprise Centre (PSEC) Community Stream Monitoring (CoSMo) project, which is a collaborative monitoring initiative that strives to produce quality, long-term datasets for use in resource management, research, and stewardship. We currently monitor streams in southwest BC in the region spanning from Howe Sound, south to the USA border, and east to Abbotsford, primarily using automated dataloggers. This project is made possible thanks to the many stewardship groups in the region whose dedicated volunteers are committed to protecting, conserving, and educating the public about their local streams.

We rely on volunteers to download the data from the dataloggers. If you download and/or use the CoSMo data, we would appreciate if you could send a quick email to Nikki Kroetsch (Nikki.Kroetsch@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) with a brief (1-2 sentence) description of what you will be using the data for. Though not a requirement for using the data, this information reassures our volunteers that their data collection efforts are appreciated and worthwhile, which motivates them to continue to help collect the data.

Partner Organizations: Alouette River Management Society, Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society, Cougar Creek Streamkeepers, City of Surrey, Bowen Island Fish and Wildlife Club, West Vancouver Streamkeepers, Stoney Creek Environment Committee, City of Port Moody, Capilano Golf/Country Club, Eagle Creek Streamkeepers, North Shore Streamkeepers, Nicomekl Enhancement Society, Hoy/Scott Watershed Society, Hyde Creek Watershed Society, WaterWealth Project, Univ. of BC, Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society, Yorkson Watershed Enhancement Society, Johnston Heights Secondary School (Surrey), Seymour Salmonid Society, Still Creek Streamkeepers, PSEC staff 

Dedicated volunteers (not associated with an organization) who steward Carlson Creek, Mosquito Creek, McDonald Creek, and McNally Creek.

Organization: DataStream
Ottawa Riverkeeper Water Temperature Monitoring

Water temperature can help explain, give context to and predict changes in habitat quality. As part of its Watershed Health Assessment and Monitoring initiative, Ottawa Riverkeeper and volunteers have installed multiple water temperature monitors throughout tributaries in the Ottawa River Watershed. The data provided in this file includes hourly temperature for each site. Data from dates that had errors or missing data for more than 6 hours of the day were removed. // La température de l'eau peut aider à expliquer,  et à prévoir les changements dans la qualité de l'habitat. Dans le cadre de son initiative d'évaluation et de surveillance de la santé des bassins versants, Garde-rivière des Outaouais et des bénévoles ont installé plusieurs moniteurs de température de l'eau dans les affluents du bassin versant de la rivière des Outaouais. Les données fournies dans ce fichier comprennent la température horaire pour chaque site. Les données des dates qui comportaient des erreurs ou des données manquantes pour plus de 6 heures de la journée ont été supprimées.

Organization: DataStream
Lower Saskatchewan - Nelson River Basin Long-term Water Quality Monitoring Data

Long-term freshwater quality monitoring data for sites in the Lower Saskatchewan and Nelson River basins 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: http://data.ec.gc.ca/data/substances/monitor/national-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data/lower-saskatchewan-nelson-river-basin-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data/

Organization: DataStream
The Couchiching Conservancy: Community Science Water Monitoring Program

Water quality data are collected by trained community scientists who volunteer for the Couchiching Conservancy. Data are collected using tools in the LaMotte Water Quality Educator and Monitoring Outfit, which contains kits to test for a variety of water quality parameters. Conductivity probes, and lab grade analyses are occasionally used. Long term trends are tracked and logged on the Water Rangers data platform.

Organization: DataStream
Sturgeon River Watershed Aquatic Ecosystem Assessment

The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) is responsible for making watershed management recommendations to local watershed partners and the Government of Alberta. The Sturgeon River (SR) is one of the 12 sub-watersheds within the larger North Saskatchewan River (NSR) watershed. Although the SR watershed covers a relatively large portion of the NSR watershed, comprehensive information regarding the aquatic ecosystem is not available. Thus, the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) commissioned CPP Environmental to conduct this survey to create a baseline and status regarding the aquatic ecosystems along the SR. The scope of this project included multiple ecosystem components, including water quality, physical habitat, macroinvertebrate community, and fish community. The purpose of measuring all of these components is to obtain a comprehensive view of the SR aquatic ecosystems, which each are communities of living organisms and their physical and chemical environment. The Sturgeon River (SR) was surveyed at twelve sampling stations distributed throughout the length of the river, as well as the main tributaries. At each sampling station on the SR, physical habitat, water quality, vegetation, fish, and macroinvertebrate surveys took place. In the tributaries, only water quality was measured. Water quality variables analyzed included nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, pesticides, metals, and salts.

Organization: DataStream
Water Quality Monitoring of Regional Rivers (Northeast Avalon)

Northeast Avalon ACAP (NAACAP) completed a three year Water Quality Monitoring of Regional Rivers project on the Northeast Avalon, representing 43 watersheds where continuous monitoring had not previously been completed. Training and equipment from Saint Mary’s University CURA H2O and Community Based Environmental Monitoring Network facilitated data collection by NAACAP and community partners: Kelligrews Ecological Enhancement Program (KEEP), The Quidi Vidi/Rennie’s River Development Foundation, and the Manuels River Experience. Ongoing community based sampling efforts illustrates the need for further efforts to monitor and improve water quality. This project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Environment and Climate Change.

Organization: DataStream
Mount Allison Phyto Lab Data

The Northumberland Strait Microbial Water Quality dataset is an archival collection of faecal loads in South East New Brunswick waters. Since 2017, we have been assembling historic microbial water quality data with an aim to generate a highly resolved and ongoing understanding of the sources, timing and fates of faecal contamination in the Shediac Bay and Northumberland Strait areas. The data comes in large part from Shellfish Surveys completed by Environment and Climate Change Canada. However, new data is continually being generated by various government agency, Non-Governmental Organization and citizen science sources and is scattered throughout publications, on different websites in various formats or being held by various government agencies. It is our hope that posting this data on an up-to-date, open-platform, public access service like DataStream will help researchers, managers and policy makers alike as they work to address the most probable sources of contamination in South East New Brunswick waters.

Organization: DataStream
Kawartha Region Conservation Authority Kawartha Water Watch Data

Kawartha Water Watch was established in the summer of 1997, the KWW water quality program was implemented to monitor and improve the health of the Kawartha watershed.  Using data collected from the program, we can develop appropriate remedial measures that can be undertaken by the public to improve the ecosystem health. This program is designed to provide information on the water quality status of our aquatic resources accomplished through the combination of information from our own sampling efforts and from Provincial agencies, KWW allows for the identification of good, satisfactory and poor water quality. Water quality, for the purposes of KWW, applies mainly to Phosphate and Nitrogen concentration, coliform presence, pH, alkalinity, water clarity, and turbidity, as sampled by volunteers of the program. KWW is a program that relies almost entirely on the watershed community to monitor the water quality of our lakes and rivers. Volunteers sample water from their respective water bodies on a monthly basis, sending the results to Kawartha Conservation where they are organized, analyzed, and reported on.

Organization: DataStream
Lake Winnipeg Community-Based Monitoring Network

The Lake Winnipeg Community-Based Monitoring Network (LWCBMN), coordinated by the Lake Winnipeg Foundation (LWF), mobilizes volunteers and watershed partners to collect water samples across Manitoba to measure phosphorus concentration. Phosphorus is the nutrient responsible for blue-green algae blooms on Lake Winnipeg. Phosphorus comes from diverse sources across the watershed, including municipal wastewater and agricultural runoff.  

Different sub-watersheds contribute different proportions of Lake Winnipeg’s total phosphorus load. With the help of a strong network of watershed partners and volunteers, this long-term monitoring program is identifying phosphorus hotspots – localized areas that contribute higher amounts of phosphorus to waterways than other areas. Targeting actions to reduce phosphorus loading in hotspots will reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Manitoba’s lakes and rivers and improve the health of Lake Winnipeg. 

Snow melts, floods and heavy rainfall events are responsible for most of the phosphorus that is flushed from the land and carried into our waterways. LWCBMN samples frequently throughout the season, and particularly during the spring melt, to ensure we capture phosphorus runoff during these high-water events.

Most LWCBMN sampling is conducted at stations where water flow is continuously monitored by the Water Survey of Canada (WSC). By tracking flow online using the WSC’s provisional real-time data, the network can notify partners volunteers and across the watershed to ensure frequent sampling during peak flows.

Organization: DataStream
Rockport-Dorchester Water Quality Monitoring

EOS Eco-Energy Inc. is a small, charitable organization based in Sackville, New Brunswick. In 2017, EOS established the Chignecto Watersheds Monitoring Program. This programs aims to maintain the long-term sustainability of our local watersheds by promoting watershed awareness through citizen science & public education, conducting long-term water quality monitoring, and performing subsequent restoration and protection activities. Water quality data is collected using a Hanna Multiparameter Meter (HI9828) or YSI ProQuatro Multiparameter Meter for in-situ measurements, and grab samples are sent to RPC Moncton for laboratory analysis. This project would not be possible without our main funder, the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund.

Organization: DataStream
NSRBC Water Quality Data

The North Saskatchewan River Basin Council (NSRBC) is a non-profit organization that has formed to support and direct the implementation of the Source Water Protection Plan for North Saskatchewan River Watershed. As part of the Lake Winnipeg Basin Fund, the NSRBC partnered with 3 other local watersheds to monitor water quality trends for upper tributaries of the Saskatchewan River System. Water quality field data is collected at each site along with water samples, which are sent for lab analysis. The goal of this project is to collect data on nutrient loading in the Saskatchewan River Basin and increase public awareness of the effects from nutrient loading to our river systems.

Organization: DataStream
Municipality of Val-des-Monts: Lean Trout Lake

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
RivTemp--ENGLOBE/INRS

"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
Missouri River Basin Long-term Water Quality Monitoring Data

Long-term freshwater quality monitoring data for sites in the Missouri River 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/missouri-river-basin-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data/?lang=en

Organization: DataStream
Saint John River and St. Croix River Basin Long-term Water Quality Monitoring Data

Long-term freshwater quality monitoring data for sites in the Saint John and St. Croix River basins 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) and New Brunswick Environment and Local Government through the Canada-New Brunswick Water Quality Monitoring Agreement 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. Most recent data can be downloaded from the following link: http://data.ec.gc.ca/data/substances/monitor/national-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data/saint-john-river-and-st.-croix-river-basin-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data/$3lang=en

Organization: DataStream
Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Water Quality Baseline data

In April 2021, a team of volunteers conducted a water quality survey by canoe of 21 lakes within the conceptual boundary of the Blue Mountain Birch Cove Regional Urban Wilderness Park.  Variables measured included Secchi depth (a measure of turbidity), dissolved oxygen, conductivity, pH and total phosphorus.  Vertical profiles indicated that all lakes were well mixed from surface to bottom at the time of sampling.  Mean values of each variable were calculated for each lake.  Secchi depths ranged from 1.5 to 3.0 m, dissolved oxygen ranged from 80 to 100 %, conductivity ranged from 14 to 187 μS/cm, ph ranged from 3.61 to 6.12 and total phosphorus ranged from 4 to 9 μg/l.  The highest values for conductivity occurred in the lower part of the Kearney Run watershed and indicate the addition of road salt and other pollutants from surrounding development.  The lowest values for pH can most likely be attributed to widespread acid precipitation during the latter part of the twentieth century.  Overall, the water quality of the lakes appears excellent but continued monitoring is recommended, especially in the lakes in the lower part of the Kearney Run Watershed such as Susies, Quarry, Washmill and Kearney lakes which are currently the most affected by development.

Organization: DataStream
County Sustainability Group Water Rangers Dataset

The County Sustainability Group is involved in examining the specific challenges we will inevitably face because of global warming, climate change, peak oil, and resource constraints. If we act creatively, we have an opportunity to identify changes that can lead to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle and a healthier environment—one with cleaner air, abundant water, fertile land, renewable energy , and a vibrant, caring community. Water quality data are collected using tools in the Water Rangers Freshwater Explorer testkit, including portable probes and test strips. Long term trends are tracked and logged on the Water Rangers data platform.

Organization: DataStream