Martin Creek South is located southwest of Cameron Lake. It flows from the western end of Chambers Road, heading northeast, under Hwy 35, to its outlet into Cameron Lake at Sacket Bay.
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Watershed characteristics
Learn about the characteristics of the Martin Creek South watershed.
Watershed size |
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The total watershed area is 42 km² or 4,182 ha and the total watercourse length is 43 km. |
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: Cameron Lake No.6: 1,269 ha Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI):
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Environmental conditions
The following grades show the environmental conditions for the Martin Creek South watershed.
| Indicator | Result | Grade | Status |
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Total phosphorus |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Benthic macroinvertebrates |
5.48 |
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 |
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Forest cover |
19.3 km² |
46.0% |
A |
Excellent |
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Forest interior |
8.8 km² |
21.1% |
A |
Excellent |
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Forested riparian cover |
0.9 km² |
33.5% |
C |
Fair |
The combined forest conditions grade for Martin Creek South is ranked as good.
| Indicator | Area cover | Percent cover | Grade | Status |
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Wetland cover |
16.6 km² |
39.7% |
A |
Excellent |