Friends of the Shenandoah River

Friends of the Shenandoah River
Celebrating 35 Years
of Monitoring Our River's Health
Our Mission
To Protect and Restore the Aquatic Environment of the Shenandoah River
Our Mission
To Protect and Restore the Aquatic Environment of the Shenandoah River
Friends of the Shenandoah River
Celebrating 35 Years
of Monitoring Our River's Health

Water Quality Monitoring

Our Laboratory

The scientifically proven testing procedures implemented at our laboratory assures that quality data are being compiled.

About FOSR

The Friends of the Shenandoah River is a volunteer, non-profit, scientific organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Shenandoah River and its tributaries.

E. coli Testing Program Updates

Water Levels Continue to Drop, However at 4 Sites E. coli Levels Spiked

Wednesday 06.10.2026: Water levels in the Shenandoah River watershed continued to recede. Despite only sporadic rainfall across the region since the testing event last week, four specific monitoring locations exhibited a notable spike in E.

As Water Levels Receded, E. coli Levels Dropped Too

This Wednesday, June 3, 2026, water levels at all but one of our monitored sites had receded back to normal levels for this time of year. Notably, E. coli levels also decreased at every location.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!; Catching Some of the Effects 5 Days of Rain Has on E. coli Levels

After five days of rainfall, E. coli bacteria levels in the North Fork, South Fork, and Main-stem of the Shenandoah River have risen significantly since our tests on May 19. Out of 14 sites monitored

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Artwork by Nick Garnhart

Protect Grassland Birds and Get Paid to Do It

The Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative’s Financial Incentives Program Application is NOW Open! The Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative provides financial  support for two best management practices (BMPs) that benefit both working lands and wildlife. These practices,

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