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We use science, restoration and community action to make
the South, West, and Rhode Rivers cleaner and healthier.

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Love being on the water? Want to help protect our waterways? Join the Arundel Rivers team to operate our pumpout boat on the South, West, and Rhode Rivers! Send resume and boating experience to jo[email protected]
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Arundel Rivers weighed in on almost 30 legislative bills this year that would better protect, preserve, and restore our local environment and waterways.
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The 2023 Arundel Rivers on the Half Shell was a success! Thanks to all who attended and sponsored the event. Together, we are Arundel Rivers!
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We are dedicated to protecting, restoring, and
enhancing the waters of the South, West, and Rhode Rivers.

SOUTH RIVER

WEST RIVER

RHODE RIVER

With Advocacy

Our Riverkeeper advocates for new policies and ensures enforcement of existing laws to protect the waterways of Southern Anne Arundel County.

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Through Restoration

The Federation has installed over 90 projects since its founding in 2001. They range from multi-million dollar stream restoration projects, living shorelines, wetland creation, stormwater bioretention, and rain gardens.

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Tracking River Health

We monitor the health of our three rivers at 50 stations to target our restoration efforts; putting 80% of our resources into our most polluted creeks.

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Community Services

We provide a free and convenient sewage pumpout boat for local boaters, preventing thousands of gallons of raw sewage from potentially being pumped overboard. We test bacteria levels at community water recreational areas, so residents know when it is safe to swim. We provide volunteer opportunities for children and adults to help plant trees, clean up streams, and restore our oyster population.

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