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In case you missed it ............
| If you were not able to attend the February AAC meeting
because of the snow? Here is a summary of what you
missed..... The South River Keeper, Jesse Iliff, presented to the Annapolis Anglers Club (AAC). The South River Federation and the West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Inc recently consolidated their two non-profit organizations to form the Arundel Rivers Federation (ARF). Jesse’s main theme was that the unified organizations focus on using science, restoration, advocacy and community action to make the South, West, and Rhode Rivers cleaner and healthier. Problems with the Bay stem from nitrogen and phosphorus entering the bay from tributaries (fertilizer), septic systems, water treatment plants, air pollution, and storm water. And yes winter road salts do impact fish populations. As a full-time river keeper, Jesse monitors 22 sites in the South River by boat. Items measured at each site include: temperature, salinity, ph, dissolved oxygen, chlorophyll, water clarity, air temperature, wave height, and tide. Grades are given to each site based on the stats documented and trends. Fifteen swimming beaches are monitored. A Swim Guide application gives residents information on whether it is safe to swim in the area. Restoration types include rain gardens, regenerative stream conveyances, living shorelines, and oyster beds. Anne Arundel County rivers are falling behind due to large development projects. On advocacy Jesse and the ARF have given testimony in Annapolis on the foam packaging ban, the Local Governments reporting requirements, and the oyster substrate bills. Local initiatives include Anne Arundel County environmental code enforcement, the county ordinance to direct fines for environmental violations, and the no discharge zone legislation. Best management practices for boaters include utilizing head pump-outs and certified green marinas. |