Description
Background:
Rockbridge Water Monitors was established in 2020 to address the growing problem of E. coli in Rockbridge waters. In addition to bacterial monitoring, Rockbridge Conservation volunteers are trained by Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) to measure pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, conductivity, and temperature, by CMC. Monitors are re-certified annually.
Data is also reported monthly to the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative/River Trends, which is a primary source for DEQ.
Useful Links
- MMS calculator: (excel file download)
- USGS stream gauges in the Maury River watershed:
- Materials for pre-2021 data (mostly pre-2015)
- Archived survey data and watershed characteristics: (webpage)
Additional Links
Enter Your Rockbridge Water Monitoring Data Here:
Frequently asked questions
Below are a few FAQs about this project. Click the plus sign to see the answers.
Get Involved: If you would like to learn more about how you can become a Rockbridge Water Monitor, please contact Sandra Stuart at sandra.stuart@rockbridgeconservation.org
Sandra Stuart is the project lead for the Rockbridge Water Monitors. She can be reached at: sandra.stuart@rockbridgeconservation.org
Learn more about the various watershed projects here.
No! Although we encourage all of our committee volunteers to become members. Committee leadership must be members of Rockbridge Conservation.