POWeR Water Quality Measurements

Measurements of the Quality of the Water in the West River

Measurements are being made on a 15-minute basis by DNR at the top of Galesville Harbor during the summer season
(Latitude: 38.8367º Longitude: -76.5279º and shown as WR9 on the watershed map )
and can be seen at the Eyes on the Bay site (but only active in summer)

Water quality data through 2005 compiled by Richard Crenshaw. Cumulative containing all results to date.

Data taken with a YSI MODEL 85 Handheld Oxygen, Conductivity, Salinity, and Temperature System

Water quality data for 2003-2004

Water quality data for 2005

Water quality data for 2006: data taken daily at the CBF Oyster Restoration Facility in Shady Side (38.84460, -76.50923) [table]

Water quality data for 2007: data taken at the CBF Oyster Restoration Facility in Shady Side (38.84460, -76.50923)

Beginning in 2007:
Water quality monitoring is now being carried out by the West/Rhode Riverkeeper. The data are shown on their web site in the water quality section.
Water testing stations W1 and W9 are close to our reef sites.