Cameron Lake is west of the town of Fenelon Falls. Water flows off of the Canadian Shield into the lake through the Burnt River, Balsam Lake and surrounding creeks and rivers. Water exits the lake through Fenelon Falls into Sturgeon Lake.
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Watershed characteristics
Learn about the characteristics of the Cameron Lake watershed.
Watershed size |
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The total watershed area is 26 km² or 2,605 ha and the total lake area is 14 km². |
Natural vegetation cover |
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The dominant forest type is mixed forest including:
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Significant natural sites |
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Provincially Significant Wetlands
Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) - Life Science: Burnt River Mouth Wetlands: 165 ha |
Environmental conditions
The following grades show the environmental conditions for the Cameron Lake watershed.
| Indicator | Result | Grade | Status |
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Total phosphorus |
0.010 mg/L |
B |
Good |
| Indicator | Result | Grade | Status |
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Benthic invertebrates |
2.44 |
A |
Excellent |
The surface water quality grade was based on total phosphorous (TP) and/or benthic macroinvertebrates (aquatic insects) family biotic index (FBI). The provincial water quality objective for TP in rivers and streams is 0.03 mg/L and 0.02 mg/L in lakes. These guidelines were set because levels highter than these guildelines provide conditions for nuisance algae and aquatic plant growth. A TP value below 0.03 mg/L (rivers) or 0.02 (lakes) meets the provincial guidelines and is in the B (good) or A (excellent) grade range, while the result for benthic macroinvertebrates must be 5.00 or lower to receive a B (good) or A (very good to excellent) grade.
| Indicator | Area cover | Percent cover | Grade | Status |
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Forest cover |
7.8 km² |
30.7% |
B |
Good |
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Forest interior |
1.2 km² |
2.9% |
D |
Poor |
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Forested riparian cover |
0.7 km² |
28.8% |
C |
Fair |
The combined forest conditions grade for Cameron Lake is ranked as fair.
| Indicator | Area cover | Percent cover | Grade | Status |
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Wetland cover |
3.7 km² |
14.6% |
A |
Excellent |