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

FOSR’s KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Celebrates 10 Years of Summer River E. coli Testing

Friends of Shenandoah are proud to launch the 10th year of our KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Summer E. coli Testing Program at public access sites along the North Fork, South Fork, and Main Stem of

E. coli Results Tell a Mixed Tale Along the River: From Below Threshold to Concerning Levels

As the summer of 2025 comes to a close, Friends of the Shenandoah River (FOSR) has completed its final E. coli monitoring event for the season. Of the 14 sites tested on Thursday, September 18,

Did the Streak Continue For a Fourth Consecutive E. coli Testing Event?

Unfortunately, no, the E. coli level measured in the Shenandoah River at Lockes Landing public boat landing (site FC05) in Clarke County, VA was 248.1 MPN (most probable number) of colony-forming units per 100 mL

News

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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