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Water Clarity

Underwater plants depend on sunlight to grow, which can be blocked by poor water clarity.

> 1.0 m Good
0.6-1.0 m Adequate
< 0.6 m Poor
N/A No data within past year

Bottom Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.)

Many forms of aquatic life require adequate levels of oxgyen to survive.

> 6 mg/L Good
3-6 mg/L Adequate
< 3 mg/L Poor
N/A No data within past year

Conductivity

Description of conductivity

< 3 mg/L Poor
3-6 mg/L Adequate
> 6 mg/L Good
N/A No data within past year

Bacteria

High levels of bacteria in water indicates contamination from fecal matter, which can bring harmful viruses.

< 104 cfu/100mL Good
> 104 cfu/100mL Poor
N/A No data within past year

Restoration

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

Reforestation
Rain garden
Wetland
Stream
restoration
Living shoreline
Green roof
Legend off / on
Station name
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        Watershed

        Size

        Number of Best Management Practices (BMP)

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        Observations

        Bacteria readings measured in CFU’s (Colony Forming Units per 100 ml)

        Description