KEPO Temperature and Depth Recording in Tioweroton Creeks and Lakes
05/18/2023
The Kahnaw�:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) wishes to advise the community of temperature and depth recording in the Creeks and Lakes Gagnon, Little Gagnon, Red Trout, John, and Little John in Tiower�:ton. The goal is to measure long-term trends in these waters to better understand the physical habitat available to fish in the Territory. This work is crucial for maintaining a healthy habitat for Tioti�:kton (trout), as they are sensitive to high temperatures (above 20 �C or 68 �F).
Creek temperature logging stations have orange caps that are visible just below or just above the surface of the water. The white pipe contains a small sensor and is about 4 inches from the creek bottom. The map indicates their positions along the creek with orange dots. These were installed on Monday, May 15th.
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Datalogging stations in lakes have been recording the temperature and depth since they were installed in August 2022. The stations are marked by white Styrofoam buoys that are approximately 2 feet below the water�s surface with reflective buoys (pictured above center) to avoid interference with boaters.
KEPO appreciates your help to keep these stations operational. Please call 450-635-0600 or email at environmentprotection@mck.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
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