Martin Creek North is located northwest of Bobcaygeon and flows southward into Sturgeon Lake.
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Watershed characteristics
Learn about the characteristics of the Martin Creek North watershed.
Watershed size |
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The total watershed area is 33 km² or 3,337 ha and the total watercourse length is 34 km. |
Natural vegetation cover |
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The dominant forest type is coniferous forest including:
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Significant natural sites |
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Provincially Significant Wetlands: Hawkers Creek Complex (6 ha) |
Environmental conditions
The following grades show the environmental conditions for the Martin Creek North watershed.
| Indicator | Result | Grade | Status |
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Total phosphorus |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Benthic macroinvertebrates |
4.99 (FBI) |
B |
Good |
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 |
20.2 km² |
60.7% |
A |
Excellent |
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Forest interior |
9.3 km² |
27.9% |
A |
Excellent |
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Forested riparian cover |
1.3 km² |
61.2% |
A |
Excellent |
The combined forest conditions grade for Martin Creek North is ranked as excellent.
| Indicator | Area cover | Percent cover | Grade | Status |
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Wetland cover |
9.6 km² |
28.7% |
A |
Excellent |