Nibi Metrics
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics turns raw gauge readings from official hydrometric networks into something a person standing on a dock can actually use: is the water high or low for today, which way is it moving, and how unusual is this? This page explains where every number on the platform comes from and what we do to it along the way.
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Skootamatta River near Actinolite Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Skootamatta River near Actinolite in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed moira
- Primary gauge 02HL004 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Skootamatta River near Actinolite
Skootamatta River - a winding watercourse in the Moira watershed.
The Skootamatta River serves as an important ecological and hydrological feature near Actinolite, Ontario. Flowing through the Moira watershed, this river is flanked by a variety of natural resources and has peers that include the Black River near Actinolite and the Clare River near Bogart. With a drainage area of approximately 678 square kilometres above the gauge, the river is a significant contributor to the overall water management and ecosystem health in the region.
The watershed context
The Moira watershed is characterized by its diverse landscapes and seasonal hydrology. The influence of snowmelt in spring drives the flow patterns in the Skootamatta River, peaking during the late April to May freshet. This natural phenomenon replenishes the river and supports the surrounding flora and fauna. As summer approaches, water levels experience natural drawdown from July through September due to evaporation and lower inflow rates, a cycle that is crucial for managing both the aquatic habitats and the land use practices in the area. Early winter sees gradual declines in water levels as ice forms on the river, marking another seasonal transition.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data from the Skootamatta River gauge provides insights into the river's health and hydrological patterns, which are essential for local stakeholders, including cottagers, anglers, and farmers. The Water Survey of Canada (WSC) tracks these metrics to ensure that water management practices can be informed by current conditions. Today's reading of the Skootamatta River is compared to the median for this calendar day across the station's 50 years of historical data, providing a meaningful context to understand variations from the norm. This comparison is vital as it offers a clearer picture of water trends than simply observing raw elevation figures.
How this page is built
Readings come from official government gauges and are rolled into daily records: the daily mean, high and low for every day on record. Each calendar day gets its own baseline from the full history, so the level you see is compared against what this specific date usually looks like rather than an annual average.
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