In partnership with the Chesapeake Conservancy, this application was developed to increase public awareness of water quality of the South, West, and Rhode Rivers.


In partnership with the Chesapeake Conservancy, this application was developed to increase public awareness of water quality of the South, West, and Rhode Rivers.
Underwater plants depend on sunlight to grow, which can be blocked by poor water clarity.
Many forms of aquatic life require adequate levels of oxgyen to survive.
Description of conductivity
High levels of bacteria in water indicates contamination from fecal matter, which can bring harmful viruses.
The Federation believes in a holistic approach to cleaning up the South River. We utilize all available tools, ranging from scientific water quality monitoring, to rain garden installation, to large-scale stream restoration, to one-on-one landowner education
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