Low Water levels
For the third week in a row, a water sample was not collected at site FW35, Shenandoah River along the bank of the public boat launch at Morgans Ford low water bridge, because the decreased water level has caused the bank to migrate out towards mid-river.
FOSR’s 2020 Summer E. coli Results through 07.30.2020
These are the E. coli results for the water samples that were collected yesterday, Thursday, July 30, 2020. FOSR 2020 Summer Quantitative E. coli Concentration Results through 07.30.2020 At the following sites the E. Coli level exceeded the previous instantaneous Virginia water quality standard threshold of 235 E. Coli CFUs per 100ml of sample for […]
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FOSR’s 2020 Summer E. coli Results through 07.23.2020
These are the E. coli results for the water samples that were collected yesterday, Thursday, July 23, 2020. FOSR 2020 Summer Quantitative E. coli Concentration Results through 07.23.2020 Three of the sites located in Clarke County had elevated E. coli levels at the time the water samples were collected yesterday. Site FC08, Shenandoah River at […]
VA DWR cracking down on misuse of river public access sites
Most of the river public access sites for the launching of watercraft and fishing are either owned or co-managed by VA DWR (Formally VA DGIF). Because of some people’s lack of respect for these areas, VA DWR is now cracking down on misuse of these sites. When collecting the water samples for the FOSR’s summer […]
VA DGIF is now known as VA DWR
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has changed its name to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. VA “DGIF has been renamed the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Our new name reflects the wide range of wildlife conservation responsibilities and opportunities that our agency has, from hunting and fishing to wildlife watching, public […]
FOSR’s 2020 Summer E. coli Results through 07.15.2020
These are the E. coli results for the water samples that were collected yesterday, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. FOSR 2020 Summer Quantitative E. coli Concentration Results through 07.15.2020 Overall the sites located on the river had low E. coli levels. At the following site the E. Coli level exceeded the previous instantaneous Virginia water quality […]
VA Dept of Health fish consumption advisories for the Shenandoah River watershed
I have been asked if the fish in the North Fork, South Fork, and Main-stem of the Shenandoah River are safe to eat. To answer this question here is the link to the VA Dept Health Fish advisories This is the link to the VA Dept of Health website page with information about fish consumption […]
Inspired Artists
The Shenandoah River brings out the impromptu artist in some of us.