Layton River is located west of Lake Scugog and flows from north to south until it reaches the Nonquon River south west of Seagrave.
View a map of the Layton River Watershed
Watershed characteristics
Learn about the characteristics of the Layton River watershed.
Watershed size |
|
The total watershed area is 56 km² or 5,554 ha and the total watercourse length is 54 km. |
Natural vegetation cover |
|
The dominant forest type is coniferous forest including:
|
Significant natural sites |
|
Provincially Significant Wetlands:
|
Environmental conditions
The following grades show the environmental conditions for the Layton River watershed.
| Indicator | Result | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total phosphorus |
0.045 mg/L |
C |
Fair |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Forest cover |
15.2 km² |
27.4% |
B |
Good |
|
Forest interior |
2.5 km² |
4.8% |
D |
Poor |
|
Forested riparian cover |
1.4 km² |
43.5% |
B |
Good |
The combined forest conditions grade for Layton River is ranked as fair.
| Indicator | Area cover | Percent cover | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wetland cover |
8.0 km² |
14.4% |
A |
Excellent |