Jackfish Bay Area of Concern in Recovery – Water and Sediment Chemistry

In 2017, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks collected water and sediment from the Jackfish Bay ‘Area of Concern in Recovery’ study area, which included Moberley Bay, Tunnel Bay, and far-field sites in Jackfish Bay. This ‘Area of Concern in Recovery’ has been designated under Annex 5 (Areas of Concern) of the Canada-Ontario Agreement for Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health.

Information provided in the dataset includes: sample collection, location and field observations; laboratory sample information and results for both water and sediment chemistry.

Ministry contact: Tara George

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Geographic coverage: Jackfish Bay, Lake Superior, Ontario
Maintainer: Tara George
Author: Tara George
Author Email: Tara George
Last Validated Date: March 21, 2023
Update frequency: As required