River Monitoring

Volunteer Citizen Water Monitors take water samples at designated sampling sites from Port Republic, VA, to Harper’s Ferry, WV, twice per month. These samples are analyzed in our laboratory and problems are reported to the proper authorities. Data are being collected to help characterize the river and track its progress. The volunteer citizen water monitors donate their time and energy to support this extensive effort and to help protect and restore the aquatic environment of the Shenandoah River. Volunteers are given a “Honorary” membership to the FOSR for their dedication.